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.