LPN Programs in Massachusetts

Massachusetts LPN Training

Anyone who has spent many years working job that he or she doesn't like because of their limited education should give serious thought to going back to school. Many people are discovering that Massachusetts is a fast way to improve their education and gain experience that will be useful in an exciting medical career. Massachusetts LPN training is a specialized course of education that provides a student with all the skills and knowledge he or she needs in order to work as a licensed practical nurse. LPNs are responsible for providing support to doctors and nurses in a health care setting, such as a hospital, nursing home, or mental health facility.

Becoming an LPN in Massachusetts

In order to be eligible to take the NCLEX in Massachusetts, a prospective LPN must:
    Have a high school diploma or its equivalent
  • Have graduated from a practical nursing program or registered nursing program that is approved by the Massachusetts Board of Nursing
He or she must also submit:
  • An application for nursing licensure by exam
  • A criminal history record check
  • A declaration of primary state of residence
  • An NCLEX candidate bulletin
In order to become an LPN through reciprocity in Massachusetts, an individual must:
    • Complete the Determination of Eligibility for Practical Nurse Reciprocity
    • Have his or her nursing program submit an official transcript including:
      • The dates that the student entered and withdrew
      • Proof that the student is in good standing
      • Calculation of theory and clinical clock hours successfully completed by the applicant during enrollment
      • Statement verifying that the applicant successfully completed theory and clinical content in medical, surgical, pediatric, obstetrical as well as mental health nursing concepts prior to withdrawal

Additional Resources

LPN Schools Near You & Online in Massachusetts

Shawsheen Valley Technical High School

  • 100 Cook Street Billerica, MA 01821
    Programs: LPN
    (978) 667-2111

Upper Cape Cod Rts

  • 220 Sandwich Road Bourne, MA 02532
    Programs: LPN
    (508) 759-7711

Blue Hills Regional Technical

  • 800 Randolph St. Canton, MA 02021
    Programs: LPN
    (781) 828-5800

Massachusetts Soldiers Home

  • 91 Crest Ave. Chelsea, MA 02150
    Programs: LPN
    (617) 884-5660

North Shore Community College

  • 1 Ferncroft Road Danvers, MA 01923
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, Medical Assistant, Radiography, RN
    (978) 762-4000

Diman Regional Vocational Technical School

  • 251 Stonehaven Road Fall River, MA 02723
    Programs: LPN
    (508) 678-2891

Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School

  • 1050 Westminster Street Fitchburg, MA 01420
    Programs: LPN
    (978) 345-9200

Massachusetts Bay Community College

  • 19 Flagg Drive Framingham, MA 01702
    Programs: ADN, LPN, Radiography, RN
    (508) 270-4000

Tri-county Regional Vocational Technical School

  • 147 Pond Street Franklin, MA 02038
    Programs: LPN, Medical Assistant
    (508) 528-5400

Mount Wachusett Community College

  • 444 Green St. Gardner, MA 01440
    Programs: ADN, LPN, Medical Assistant, RN
    (978) 632-6600

Holyoke Community College

  • 303 Homestead Ave. Holyoke, MA 01040
    Programs: ADN, LPN, Radiography, RN
    (413) 538-7000

Northern Essex Community College

  • 100 Elliott Street Lawrence, MA 01830
    Programs: ADN, LPN, Medical Assistant, Radiography, RN
    (978) 556-3000

Greenfield Community College

  • One College Drive Leeds, MA 01301
    Programs: ADN, LPN, RN
    (413) 775-1000

Assabet Valley Regional Vocational Technical School

  • 215 Fitchburg Street Marlborough, MA 01752
    Programs: LPN
    (508) 485-9430

Berkshire Community College

  • 1350 West Street Pittsfield, MA 01201
    Programs: ADN, BSN, LPN, RN
    (413) 499-4660

Quincy College

  • 24 Saville Avenue Quincy, MA 02169
    Programs: ADN, LPN, RN
    (617) 984-1700

Roxbury Community College

  • 1234 Columbus Avenue Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120
    Programs: ADN, LPN, RN
    (617) 427-0060

Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical School

  • 250 Foundry Street South Easton, MA 02375
    Programs: LPN, Medical Assistant
    (508) 230-1200

Bristol Plymouth Regional Technical School

  • 940 County St. Taunton, MA 02780
    Programs: LPN
    (508) 823-5151

Greater Lowell Regional Vocational Technical School

  • 250 Pawtucket Boulevard Tyngsboro, MA 01879
    Programs: LPN
    (978) 454-5411

Quinsigamond Community College

  • 670 West Boylston Street Worcester, MA 01606
    Programs: ADN, LPN, Medical Assistant, Radiography, RN
    (508) 853-2300