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Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Program

Description

Clock Hours: 1,501
The Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program at CDE Career Institute is a comprehensive diploma-level training program offered exclusively at our Paterson, NJ campus. The program consists of 1,501 clock hours delivered over 12 months (Day) or 18 months (Evening) and includes classroom instruction, lab skills development, and supervised clinical rotations.

Led by a licensed medical doctor and supported by experienced nursing faculty, the LPN program prepares students for a licensed role in today’s fast-paced healthcare workforce. Instruction emphasizes practical skills, real-world clinical reasoning, and preparation for the NCLEX-PN licensure exam.

The program covers:

  • Nursing fundamentals and infection control
  • Anatomy & physiology for practical nursing
  • Pharmacology and safe medication administration (oral, IM, IV)
  • Medical-surgical nursing care
  • Maternal-child health and pediatric care
  • Mental health and behavioral care
  • Clinical rotations at approved NJ healthcare facilities
  • Embedded NCLEX-PN exam preparation and job readiness training

Graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN and may pursue employment in hospitals, long-term care facilities, outpatient clinics, home health, rehabilitation centers, and schools.

Median Entry-Level Salary in NJ: $54,000–$62,000+ (source: NJ labor data)

Note: CDE Career Institute assists with job placement, but employment is not guaranteed. In some cases, relocation may be necessary to secure employment opportunities.

Academic Requirements for Graduation from the Licensed Practical Nursing Program

To graduate, students must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and complete all 1,501 clock hours of scheduled instruction through attendance and/or approved make-up hours. Students must receive a final grade in each course and maintain a minimum attendance rate of 67%. There is no charge for make-up sessions.

Admissions Criteria

Applicants must hold a high school diploma or GED. Students must pass an entrance examination to be admitted. A free, one-week entrance exam prep course is offered prior to the test to improve applicant readiness. No prior medical experience is required.

Delivery Method: In-Person (No online instruction)

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

HOURS

Nursing Fundamentals150
Anatomy & Physiology91
Pharmacology93
Medical-Surgical Nursing I100
Medical-Surgical Nursing II100
Maternal-Child Nursing96
Mental Health Nursing96
Nursing Practicum: Fundamentals96
Nursing Practicum: Adult I98
Nursing Practicum: Mental Health98
Nursing Practicum: Adult II96
Nursing Practicum: Maternal-Child98
Nursing Practicum: Capstone192
Pharmacology Lab / Dosage & Calculation / NCLEX Prep97
TOTAL1,501

Tuition & Financing

Total Tuition: $15,300 (flat-rate, all-inclusive)
Financial Aid: Not Title IV eligible
In-House Payment Plan:

  • No-interest monthly payments
  • No FAFSA required
  • No credit check

Accreditation & Licensing

  • Licensed by the New Jersey Department of Education
  • Approved by the New Jersey Board of Nursing
  • Accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE)
  • Fully compliant with all NJ and accreditor guidelines

Paterson Campus-Branch Campus

157-183 Main St
Paterson, NJ 07505
(866) 260-4785