LPN Programs in D.C.

Practical nursing opportunities are expected to grow 21 percent from 2008 to 2018, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Licensed practical nurses, or LPNs, are medical professionals that perform a variety of basic bedside duties under the supervision of doctors and registered nurses. If you are interested in becoming an LPN in Washington D.C., check out the programs offered at Comprehensive Health Academy, Radians College and Capital Health Institute.
  1. Comprehensive Health Academy

    • Comprehensive Health Academy is located in Washington, DC. This school offers several health care programs, including a practical nursing program. CHA's LPN program teaches students the basics of patient care, such as dressing and communication, as well as anatomy, physiology and microbiology. Students complete clinicals in the areas of medical-surgical nursing, pediatrics and gerontology, among other specialties. The program is offered during the day from 8:00am to 2:00pm and is five weeks long. Students who successfully complete the program can sit for the state license exam. A down payment is required before starting the program, but students can pay monthly until the remainder of the tuition is paid off. Those who complete the program at CHA can sit for the state exam to become licensed.

      Comprehensive Health Academy
      1106 Bladensburg Road, NE
      Washington, DC 20002-2512
      202-388-5500
      comprehensiveacademy.com

    Radians College

    • Radians College is located in Washington, DC. This school offers an RN and LPN program. Radian's full-time day LPN program is 66 weeks long, and includes 1,608 hours of classroom lectures, labs and clinicals. New classes start in January, May and September. To gain acceptance into the program, students need a high school diploma or GED, heath insurance, background check, CPR certification, certain vaccinations, two letters of recommendation and an interview with the school. Students must also complete a pre-admission exam. Financial assistance may be available to qualifying students. Students who pass the program are allowed to register for the state nursing exam.

      Radians College
      1025 Vermont Avenue
      NW Suite 200
      Washington, DC 20005
      202-291-9020
      radianscollege.com

    Capital Health Institute

    • Capital Health Institute School of Practical Nursing is located in Washington, DC. A day and night LPN program is offered at CHI. The day program is Monday through Friday 8:00am to 2:00pm, while the night classes are Monday through Friday 4:00pm to 10:00pm. To qualify for the LPN program at CHI, students must be 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED, be CPR certified, submit three letters of recommendation and take part in an interview. This LPN program is approved by the D.C. Educational Licensure Commission. Students who complete the program successfully can sit for the state exam.

      Capital Health Institute
      7826 Eastern Ave., NW 515
      Washington, DC 20012
      202-722-8830
      capitalhealthinstitute.com

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