Fort Myers LPN
Fort Myers LPN Schools, LPN Programs and LPN Salary Data
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Fort Myers LPN Stats:
Comfort Score Rank: #3 of 100
Benefit of RN Rank: #47 of 100
Avg. LPN Salary: $42,000
LPNs employed: 1,200
Top Cities in Florida for LPNs: Orlando, Fort Meyers, Tampa Bay, Lakeland, Palm Bay, Jacksonville, Sarasota, Miami/Fort Lauderdale
Fort Myers’ LPNs make up 19% of nurses in the city. The Fort Myers LPN comfort score is 95 and ranks 3rd of the top 100 US cities. The RN comfort score in Fort Myers is a much higher at 144.
These scores indicate that it is a great benefit for a Fort Myers LPN to take the necessary steps to obtain an RN degree. It is estimated as the 47th best place to do this in the nation.
Checklist to become a Fort Myers LPN:
- Earn your LPN Degree, 1 year of courses and hands-on practice.
- Apply for licensure with the Florida State Board of Nursing. Have your school send your transcript to them as well
- Obtain a CPR card and pass the NCLEX-PN exam
Trusted State-Approved LPN Programs:
Lincoln-Tech
Lincoln Tech has a great program. Thanks to the new laws we can see some school stats. Their school in Orlando last year had 100% graduation rates, and 84% successful placements. Outstanding and highly recommended!
LPNs in Fort Myers
best place to do this in the nation.
Fort Myers LPNs earn an average of $42,000 per year. The employment growth for the profession is estimated at 13.64% and will include hospital, home health, private practice and nursing home positions. Please contact the Florida State Board of Nursing at www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/index.html with any questions concerning the city of Fort Myers and the nursing profession.
In Fort Myers, these schools offer nursing classes and nursing degrees.
Edison Community College
8099 College Parkway SW
Fort Myers, FL 33919
www.edison.edu
Florida Gulf Coast University
10501 FGCU Boulevard South
Fort Myers, FL 33965-6565
www.fgcu.edu/chp/nursing
A career as an LPN in this city can provide opportunities and security.
Programs:
- M.S. in Nursing
- Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
- M.S. in Nursing/Master of Health Administration
- And more...
Programs:
- Nursing, MS
- Medical Assisting, AS
- Health Services Administration, AA (Online)
Programs:
- LPN/LVN to RN - AS in Nursing (Licensed LPN/LVNs only)
- LPN/LVN to RN - BS in Nursing - Indiana St. - (Licensed LPN/LVNs only)
- Paramedic to RN
- And more...
Programs:
- MS in Nursing
- RN to MS in Nursing
- MS in Nursing - Nurse Administrator
- And more...
Programs:
- Nursing, MS (Online)
- Health Services Management, Graduate Business Certificate
Programs:
- B.S. in Nursing
- M.S. in Nursing - Leadership and Management
- M.S. in Nursing - Leadership and Management (RN to MSN Option)
- And more...
Programs:
- B.S. in Nursing (BSN)
- Post-Masters Certificates in Nursing - Nursing Education
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) - General
- And more...
Programs:
- Nursing Specialization in Nursing Informatics (RN-MSN)
- Nursing Specialization in Nursing Informatics (MSN)
- Nursing Specialization in Nurse Administrator (MSN)
- And more...
Earn your degree online with Grand Canyon University. We offer approximately 100 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs that can be completed 100% online. Degree programs are available in the fields of education, nursing and health sciences, business, fine arts and production, and liberal arts.
Programs:
- M.S. in Nursing: Health Care Informatics (Bridge)
- M.S. in Nursing: Health Care Informatics
- M.S. in Nursing: Public Health (Bridge)
- And more...
From associate's and bachelor's to master's degrees in health education and business, with Independence University you can achieve greater success through distance learning programs that suit your busy schedule, with experienced, student-oriented staff to assist you throughout your distance education.
Programs:
- BS - Nursing
- MS - Nursing Administration
- AS - Occupational Studies in Medical Specialties
- And more...
If you're interested in other nursing programs or degrees, here are some selected ONLINE options:










