Philadelphia. Home of The Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the Phillies, Flyers, and Eagles. It’s also a great place to work as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

If you live in the Philadelphia area and want to get an education that will allow you to do meaningful, rewarding work, you’re in the right place. If you’re in a different part of Pennsylvania, check out this page for LPN programs near you.

Checklist to become a Philadelphia LPN:

1. Earn your LPN Degree, 1 year of courses & hands-on practice.
2. Apply for licensure with the Pennsylvania Board of Nursing – Have your school send your transcript to them as well
3. Obtain a CPR card and pass the NCLEX-PN exam

LPNs in Philadelphia

Graduates of LPN schools in Philadelphia earn an average of $58,000 per year plus $9,000 overtime. The employment growth for the profession is estimated at 9% and will include hospital, home health, private practice, and nursing home positions.

LPN Schools in Philadelphia include: 

Community College of Philadelphia
1700 Spring Garden Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130-3991

Drexel University
245 North 15th Street, Mail Stop 501
Philadelphia, PA 19102-1192

Holy Family University
Frankford & Grant Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19114-2094

La Salle University
1900 West Olney Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19141-1199

Methodist Hospital School of Nursing
2301 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19148

Roxborough Memorial Hospital
5800 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19128

Temple University Hospital-Episcopal Campus
100 East Lehigh Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19125-1098

University of Pennsylvania Medical Center
51 N. 39th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

LPN Admissions Requirements

Depending on the program of interest, admissions requirements will vary from program to program. It is recommended that you contact the institution you wish to go to for more specific details.

At a minimum, most schools will require the following:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate
• GPA of 2.5+
• Proficient score on ATI TEAS exam
• Pass a background check
• Pass a drug test
• Interview with staff

Employment Opportunites for LPNs in Philadelphia, PA

With the growing population, growing job demand, and plentiful educational opportunities for LPNs in Philadelphia, finding a job as an LPN has never been easier in this city. You can choose between working in a hospital, a nursing home, or a private healthcare facility, among other locations.

Additional Resources

Need further guidance? Check out the following resources to become an LPN in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania Department of State (Board of Nursing) — Located at 1 Penn Center, 2601 N. 3rd Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110, the State Board of Nursing will help you determine what the licensing requirements are in the state of Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (PSNA) — Being over 100 years, the PSNA is the largest professional organization for nurses in the state, advocating for both nurses and their patients. 3605 Vartan Way #204, Harrisburg, PA 17110