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LPN Training in Texas

How to Become an LPN/LVN in Texas

To become an LPN/LVN in Texas you will need to:

  1. Attend a Texas Board of Nursing-approved practical nursing program in the United States.
  2. Apply for Texas licensure online here. The application fee can be paid by credit card.
  3. Request that the director of your nursing school complete and send an Affidavit of Graduation for Graduates of Texas Approved Vocational Nursing Programs to the Texas Board of Nursing.
  4. Request fingerprint cards here. Get fingerprinted and return the cards as directed by the Texas Board of Nursing instructions located here.
  5. Register for the NCLEX exam here. The exam fee is $200.
  6. Once you are approved to test, take and pass the exam.
  7. Receive your license from the Texas Board of Nursing.

Did you know that LPNs in Texas earn a mean hourly wage of $18.79 or a mean annual wage of $39,080?

*Salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2008

Texas Board of Nursing

333 Guadalupe, Suite 3-460
Austin, TX 78701


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            Vista College , Las Cruces
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            Remington College , Shreveport
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            • Dallas campus named 2013 School of the Year by the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP).
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            Southern Careers Institute , Harlingen
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            Southern Careers Institute has maintained a tradition of career training for over 50 years in Texas with campuses in Austin, Brownsville, Corpus Christi, Harlingen, Pharr, San Antonio & Online courses available to anyone, anywhere.

             

            At SCI, we have made it our mission to provide our students with the training they need to be successful in a new career. We offer career training in Medical, Business, Skilled Trades, Beauty, & Technology programs. These certification-based programs are designed to make our graduates some of the most marketable job candidates.

             

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            South Texas Vocational Technical Institute , Brownsville
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            At South Texas Vocational Technical Institute (STVT), we are focused on one thing - preparing you for the career you want by providing you with the skills and knowledge you need. You’ll find a supportive learning environment and career-focused training that is designed to help you gain the knowledge and hands-on training you need to succeed. 
             
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            The College of Health Care Professions , San Antonio
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            • Students participate in an externship program with partnered organizations, where they can get real-world experience.
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