LSUS Licensed Practical Nursing Program

Overview

More than 550 students have completed the LSUS LPN Program, and you could be next! The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is an integral part of the health-care team, working under the direction of a licensed physician, optometrist, dentist, or registered nurse. The LSUS CE LPN program is approved by the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nursing. Upon satisfactory completion of the program, you will be prepared to sit for the national licensor exam for Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN).

Program Schedule - Day

Day (12-month/ 3 semesters) Classes are held Monday thru Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm (6:45am to 3:15pm for clinicals) for a total of 1,540 clock hours (730 theory and 810 clinical).

Day Program Application

We are now accepting applications for the January 2023 Day Class.

The deadline to apply is September 30, 2022.

You can find the Day Program Application Form here.

For more information, call the Nursing Department at (318) 798-4173 or via email at Nursing@lsus.edu.

Accuplacer Testing

Testing appointments must be scheduled in advance and can be rescheduled only once. Testing fees are non-refundable. No refunds will be issued for any reason once a test has started. No refunds made for missed appointments.
Call the Continuing Education office at (318) 798-4177 to schedule your test.

Transcripts

To request your official PRACTICAL NURSING Transcript, please print and complete the form linked below. After completing all fields, sign, date and then mail or fax the completed form to the LSUS College of Education & Human Development. Official requests are processed as quickly as possible and are usually processed within two (2) business days of receipt of the request. The first two transcripts are free and then $5.00 (cash or money order) for each additional. WE DO NOT ACCEPT CHECKS.

LPN Transcript Request Form

Transcript Release Form