Practical Nursing | LPN Program

Jersey College is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education, an accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education. For campus and program specific accreditation, licenses, and approvals, please visit our Accreditations & Licenses page.

Jersey College entrance exams are required for admission and test the prospective student’s math and reading comprehension skills. Be sure to contact your campus Admissions Representative for entrance testing registration and study guide information.

As a student, your examination schedule will be provided prior to each teaching period. Please refer to the current exam calendar for more information.

Graduating nurses must take and pass the National Council Licensure Examination (commonly called the NCLEX exam) in order to assess “the knowledge, skills and abilities that are essential for the entry-level nurse.” After receiving an Authorization to Test (ATT), first-time test takers should call to schedule an appointment with a testing center. You will generally be given a date within the following 30 days. Learn more about scheduling an NCLEX Exam.

The length of time for your program depends on your track, schedule, and entry option.

The coursework in the Practical Nursing program may range from 12-18 months depending on your schedule.

The coursework in the Professional Nursing program may range from 15-33 months depending on your track, schedule, and entry option (i.e., advanced placement or generic).

Please reach out to an Admissions Representative to discuss timing expectations for your unique situation.

All students who wish to transfer from an external institution must meet all admission requirements at Jersey College. Credit-bearing coursework from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education may be eligible for transfer credit at Jersey College. Coursework may not be transferred into the Practical Nursing program. For information on the transferability of credits, visit our Transfer Portal.

Learn more about our Transfer of Credit policy.

At Jersey College, we pride ourselves on our ambitious student body. We look forward to your application. At a high level, the process for gaining admission to Jersey College includes these steps:

1. Complete the application for admissions. Speak to an Admissions Representative to get started.
2. Meet minimum requirements such as presenting proof of high school education or its equivalent (as defined by the US DOE) and proof of US citizenship or a permanent resident card (aka green card).
3. Participate in interviews with administration and/or faculty members and obtain a recommendation for admission.
4. Receive your letter of acceptance.
5. Complete your enrollment which includes steps such as executing an Enrollment Agreement, making an advance program deposit (which will be applied against the total tuition and fees of the program), and passing a background check.
6. Determine your sequence of courses.
7. Attend a comprehensive orientation session.
8. Begin your NurseLife!

Learn more about the Admissions process at Jersey College or Request Admissions Information now.