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

LPN Schools Near You & Online in Arizona

Estrella Mountain Community College

  • 3000 North Dysart Road Avondale, AZ 85392
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, RN
    (623) 935-8000

MCCDNP Chandler – Gilbert

  • 7360 East Tahoe Avenue Chandler, AZ 85212
    Programs: ADN, LPN, RN
    (480) 732-7000

Central Arizona College

  • 8470 N. Overfield Road Coolidge, AZ 85128
    Programs: ADN, LPN, Medical Assistant, RN
    (800) 237-9814

Cochise College

  • 4190 West Highway 80 Douglas, AZ 85607
    Programs: ADN, LPN, RN
    (520) 364-7943

Coconino Community College

  • 2800 S. Lone Tree Rd. Flagstaff, AZ 86001
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, RN
    (928) 527-1222

MCCDNP Glendale Community College

  • 6000 West Olive Ave, Glendale Glendale, AZ 85302
    Programs: ADN, LPN, RN
    (623) 845-3000

Mohave Community College

  • 1977 Acoma Blvd. West Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
    Programs: ADN, LPN, RN
    (928) 855-7812

Pima Medical Institute

  • 957 S. Dobson Road Mesa, AZ 85202
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, Radiography, RN
    1(800)477-7462

Mesa Community College

  • 1833 West Southern Avenue Mesa, AZ 85202
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, RN
    (480) 461-7000

Apollo College

  • 2701 W. Bethany Home Road Phoenix, AZ 85017
    Programs: ADN, LPN, RN
    1(877)206-2106

International Institute of the Americas

  • 6049 N 43rd Ave Phoenix, AZ 85019
    Programs: ADN, LPN, RN
    (602) 242-6265

Maricopa County Skill Center

  • 1245 East Buckeye Road Phoenix, AZ 85034
    Programs: LPN
    (602) 238-4300

MCCDNP Gateway Community College

  • 108 North 40th Street Phoenix, AZ 85034
    Programs: ADN, LPN, RN
    (602) 286-8000

MCCDNP Paradise Valley Community College

  • 18401 North 32nd Street Phoenix, AZ 85032
    Programs: ADN, LPN, RN
    (602) 787-6500

MCCDNP Phoenix College

  • 1202 West Thomas Road Phoenix, AZ 85013
    Programs: ADN, LPN, RN
    (602) 285-7500

Yavapai College

  • 1100 East Sheldon Street Prescott, AZ 86301
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, Radiography, RN
    (928) 445-7300

Scottsdale Community College

  • 9000 East Chaparral Road Scottsdale, AZ 85256
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, RN
    (480) 423-6000

Northland Pioneer College

  • 1001 West Deuce of Clubs Show Low, AZ 85901
    Programs: ADN, LPN, RN
    (928) 532-6111

Banner Boswell

  • 10484 W. Thunderbird Blvd. Sun City, AZ 85351
    Programs: ADN, LPN, RN
    (623) 974-7835

Rio Salado College

  • 2323 West 14th Street Tempe, AZ 85281
    Programs: ADN, LPN, RN
    (480) 517-8000

Eastern Arizona College

  • 615 N Stadium Ave Thatcher, AZ 85552
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, Pre-Nursing Studies, RN
    1(800)678-3808

Pima Community College

  • 2202 West Anklam Rd. Tucson, AZ 85709
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, RN
    (520) 206-6600

Pima Community College

  • 615 N Stadium Ave. Tucson, AZ 85709
    Programs: LPN, Radiography
    (520) 206-4500

Arizona Western College

  • 2020 S. Avenue 8E Yuma, AZ 85365
    Programs: ADN, CNA, LPN, Radiography, RN
    (928) 317-6000