LPN Programs in Arizona

Arizona LPN Training

A career as an LPN is challenging and rewarding, and allowing individuals to fulfill their desire to help others and improve the health of the community. Becoming a registered nurse can take many years of training, but in about a year, a person can start working as a licensed practical nurse, providing much needed support to doctors and nurses. Doctors and nurses are responsible for making major decisions about patient diagnoses and treatment, but they rely on the support of well-trained assistants like LPNs to help them carry out these treatment plans. Licensed practical nurses are there to provide patients with basic bedside care and to facilitate better communication between nurses and patients. For anyone who likes working with people and has always been interested in the health care industry, a career as an LPN could be a great match.

Becoming an LPN in Arizona

In order to become an LPN in Arizona, an individual must have:

• Received a diploma or certificate from a state-approved nursing program
• Passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX)
• Earned a previous or current license in another state or territory
• Met one of the following requirements:
  • Practiced as a nurse for 960 hours or more in the past 5 years
  • Graduated from a nursing program and obtained a degree within the past 5 years
  • Completed an Arizona Board approved refresher course in the past 5 years
  • Obtained an advanced nursing degree in the past 5 years

If an applicant has been trained as an LPN in a foreign country, he or she must submit:

• • Proof that he or she has met the educational requirements
  • Proof of English Language Skills
  • Proof of Practice
  • Proof that he or she has passed the NCLEX

Additional Resources

• • Arizona Board of Nursing