Tampa LPN
Tampa LPN Schools, LPN Programs and LPN Salary Data
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Tampa LPN Stats:
Comfort Score Rank: #25 of 100
Benefit of RN Rank: #41 of 100
Avg. LPN Salary: $41,700
LPNs employed: 7,690
Top Cities in Florida for LPNs: Orlando, Fort Meyers, Tampa Bay, Lakeland, Palm Bay, Jacksonville, Sarasota, Miami/Fort Lauderdale
Tampa’s LPNs make up 24% of nurses in the city. The Tampa LPN comfort score is 48 and ranks near the top of the top 100 US cities. The RN comfort score in Tampa is a much higher at 96.
These scores indicate that it is a great benefit for a Tampa LPN to take the necessary steps to obtain an RN degree. It is estimated as the 41st best place to do this in the nation.
Checklist to become a Tampa 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
LPNs in Tampa
Tampa LPNs earn an average of $41,700 per year. The employment growth for the profession is estimated at 1.6% 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 Tampa and the nursing profession.
In Tampa, these schools offer nursing classes and nursing degrees.
University of South Florida
12901 Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, MDC Box 22
Tampa, FL 33612-4766
www.hsc.usf.edu/nursing
University of Phoenix
Tampa Campus
9503 Princess Palm Avenue, Suite 100
Tampa, FL 33619
www.phoenix.edu
University of Tampa
401 W. Kennedy Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33606-1490
www.ut.edu
A career as an LPN in this city can provide opportunities and security.
Looking to prepare for your dream career? Fortis Institute can give you the skills and training you need to succeed in the fast-growing and high-demand healthcare field. * Programs vary by location * Please contact each individual campus for accreditation information * Fortis Institute - Indianapolis advertising code is AC-0163.
Programs:
- Practical Nursing
- Associate Degree in Nursing
- Patient Care Technician
- And more...
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
- AS in Professional Nurse
- Medical Assisting
- And more...
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, BS (Online Only)
- Nursing, MS (Online Only)
- Nursing, AS
- And more...
Programs:
- Nursing, MS (Online)
- Health Services Management, Graduate Business Certificate
Programs:
- B.S. in Nursing
- M.S. in Nursing - Leadership and Management (RN to MSN Option)
- M.S. in Nursing - Education (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...










