Jacksonville LPN
Jacksonville LPN Schools, LPN Programs and LPN Salary Data

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Jacksonville LPN Stats:
Comfort Score Rank: #35 of 100
Benefit of RN Rank: #55 of 100
Avg. LPN Salary: $40,140
LPNs employed: 2,790

Top Cities in Florida for LPNs: Orlando, Fort Meyers, Tampa Bay, Lakeland, Palm Bay, Jacksonville, Sarasota, Miami/Fort Lauderdale

Jacksonville’s LPNs make up 19% of nurses in the city. The Jacksonville LPN comfort score is 44 and ranks near the bottom of the top 100 US cities. The RN comfort score in Jacksonville is a much higher at 84.

These scores indicate that it is a great benefit for a Jacksonville LPN to take the necessary steps to obtain an RN degree. It is estimated as the 55th best place to do this in the nation.

Checklist to become a Jacksonville LPN:

  1. Earn your LPN Degree, 1 year of courses and hands-on practice.
  2. Apply for licensure with the Florida State Board of Nursing. Have your school send your transcript to them as well
  3. 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 Jacksonville
Jacksonville LPNs earn an average of $40,140 per year. The employment growth for the profession is estimated at 3.32% 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 Jacksonville and the nursing profession.

In Jacksonville, these schools offer nursing classes and nursing degrees.

Florida Community College at Jacksonville
North Campus
4501 Capper Road North Campus C212
Jacksonville, FL 32218-4499

University of North Florida
4567 St Johns Bluff Road, South
Jacksonville, FL 32224-2673

University of Phoenix
Jacksonville Campus
8131 Baymeadows Circle West #101
Jacksonville, FL 32256

A career as an LPN in this city can provide opportunities and security.

As a student at Southeastern College, you will gain the training, skills, and knowledge you need to start a rewarding career in growing occupations such as practical nursing, emergency medical services, medical assisting, massage therapy, and pharmacy technology. Our career-focused programs and flexible class schedules make Southeastern a great choice for busy working adults.

Programs:

  • Practical Nurse
  • Medical Assisting
  • AS in Medical Assisting
Locations: Jacksonville
As the largest private university in North America, University of Phoenix has more than 200 locations, and is available online in most countries around the world. Whether you're seeking a college degree at an associate's, bachelor's, master's, or doctoral level, we can help you reach your academic goal—and sooner than you might think.

Programs:

  • MS in Nursing (RN Required)
  • MS in Nursing/Master of Health Administration
  • MS in Nursing - Nursing/Health Care Education
  • And more...
Locations: Jacksonville
Keiser University eCampus Online offers degrees in fields that are in high demand and provides job placement assistance to all its students and alumni.

Programs:

  • Nursing, MS
  • Medical Assisting, AS
  • Health Services Administration, AA (Online)
Start your nursing career with The College Network. Earn your NLNAC/CCNE Accredited nursing degree online from one of our partner universities: Regis University, Indiana State University, Angelo State University and more at 1/2 the cost and time of traditional universities with no campus attendance, no wait list and local clinicals.

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...
Advance your career and get the distinct competitive advantage you need with an online degree from Kaplan University. And do it without missing a day of work.

Programs:

  • MS in Nursing
  • RN to MS in Nursing
  • MS in Nursing - Nurse Administrator
  • And more...
Keiser University offers accredited degree programs in today's high-demand careers: Healthcare, Technology, Paralegal, Business, Nursing and Legal Studies.

Programs:

  • Nursing, BS (Online Only)
  • Nursing, MS (Online Only)
  • Nursing, AS
  • And more...
Locations: Jacksonville
Get everything you need for the medical career you want. Sanford-Brown Institute's advanced programs allow you to complete your certificate or degree program in as little as 9 months. Learn more today.

Programs:

  • Nursing
  • Medical Assistant
Locations: Jacksonville
At Western Governors University, your competence - the knowledge and skills you possess - is the ultimate focus of every degree program.

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...
Keiser University offers accredited degree programs in today's high-demand careers: Healthcare, Technology, Paralegal, Business, Nursing and Legal Studies.

Programs:

  • Nursing, MS (Online)
  • Health Services Management, Graduate Business Certificate
Balance your personal and professional commitments while earning a respected Ph.D., master's degree, or bachelor's degree online at Walden University. Programs offered in management, education, psychology and health and human services.

Programs:

  • B.S. in Nursing (BSN)
  • Post-Masters Certificates in Nursing - Nursing Education
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.) - General
  • And more...