LPN Programs in Florida

If you aspire to be a licensed practical nurse, or LPN, and live in the state of Florida, you've come to the right place. On this page, you'll find all of the basic information that you need to learn how to become an LPN in Florida. As you will see, it involves completing an approved training program and passing a licensing exam.

Without question, the most critical step in becoming an LPN in Florida is completing your LPN training. With that in mind, it's imperative to enroll in a program that has a solid reputation and that is known for graduating students who go on to pass the NCLEX-PN exam. Learn more about licensing requirements for LPNs in Florida along with a lot of other useful information by reading on below.

Top LPN Programs in Florida

Given how important it is to select an LPN program that will adequately prepare you for the NCLEX-PN, it pays to take your time and do your homework when looking for programs. It's easy to feel overwhelmed simply because there are so many options across the state. To make this easier, here's a list of some of the most popular and highly rated LPN programs in Florida:

1. Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations

   5154 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33417 (561) 683-1400

2. Angel Technical Institute

   453 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34207 (941) 251-6976

3. Antigua College International

   14505 Commerce Way #522, Miami Lakes, FL 33016 (786) 391-1167

4. ATA Career Education

   7351 Spring Hill Dr #11, Spring Hill, FL 34606 (866) 438-2432

5. Atlantic Technical College - Broward County

   4700 Coconut Creek Pkwy, Margate, FL 33063 (754) 321-5100

6. Big Bend Technical College

   3233 S Byron Butler Pkwy, Perry, FL 32348 (850) 838-2545

7. Brewster Technical College

   2222 N Tampa St, Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 276-5448

8. Burnett International College

   2601 S Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33415 (561) 736-3998

9. Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology

   460 E Altamonte Dr, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 (407) 265-8383

10. Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology - Delray

    5150 Linton Blvd STE 340, Delray Beach, FL 33484 (561) 381-4990

11. Cape Coral Technical College

    360 Santa Barbara Blvd N, Cape Coral, FL 33993 (239) 574-4440

12. Chancellor Institute

    5648 W Atlantic Blvd, Margate, FL 33063 (954) 532-2680

13. Charlotte Technical College

    18150 Murdock Cir, Port Charlotte, FL 33948 (941) 255-7500

14. Concorde Career Institute

    7259 Salisbury Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32256 (904) 725-0525

15. Daytona State College

    1200 W International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114 (386) 506-3000

16. Desoto County School of Practical Nursing

    310 W Whidden St, Arcadia, FL 34266 (863) 993-1333

17. Eastern Florida State College

    1519 Clearlake Rd, Cocoa, FL 32926 (321) 632-1111

18. Emerald Coast Technical College

    761 N 20th St, Defuniak Springs, FL 32433 (850) 892-1240

19. Emiraza College

    510 S US Hwy 1, Fort Pierce, FL 34950 (772) 489-8228

20. Erwin Technical College

    2010 E Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33610 (813) 769-5180

21. Evolution Health Academy

    18350 NW 2nd Ave #402, Miami Gardens, FL 33169 (786) 709-5895

22. First Coast Technical College

    2980 Collins Ave Building D, St. Augustine, FL 32084 (904) 824-4401

23. Florida Gateway College

    149 SE College Pl, Lake City, FL 32025 (386) 752-1822

24. Florida Panhandle Technical College

    757 Hoyt St, Chipley, FL 32428 (850) 638-1180

25. Florida State College at Jacksonville

    101 W State St, Jacksonville, FL 32202 (904) 646-2300

26. Fort Myers Technical College

    3800 Michigan Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33916 (239) 334-4544

27. Fortis Institute

    9022 S U.S. Hwy 1, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952 (772) 221-9799

28. Galen College of Nursing

    11101 Roosevelt Blvd N, St. Petersburg, FL 33716 (727) 577-1497

29. Gulf Coast State College

    3800 Garrison Ave, Port St Joe, FL 32456 (850) 227-9670

30. Gwinnett Colleges & Institute

    1900 N Alafaya Trail #100, Orlando, FL 32826 (407) 691-3391

31. Herzing University

    1865 FL-436, Winter Park, FL 32792 (407) 641-5227

32. Horizon Healthcare Institute

    3677 Central Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901 (239) 939-1992

33. Horizon Healthcare Institute

    1032 S Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, FL 33953 (941) 889-7506

34. Ideal Professional Institute

    20295 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33169 (305) 653-7886

35. Immokalee Technical College

    508 N 9th St, Immokalee, FL 34142 (239) 377-9900

36. Indian River State College

    3209 Virginia Ave, Fort Pierce, FL 34981 (772) 462-4772

37. International Institute for Healthcare Professionals

    6870 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL 33487 (561) 394-5822

38. J & J Healthcare Institute, Inc.

    1410 N Pine Hills Rd, Orlando, FL 32808 (407) 839-3363

39. Jersey College

    3625 Queen Palm Dr, Tampa, FL 33619 (813) 246-5111

40. Jersey College

    8131 Baymeadows Cir W, Jacksonville, FL 32256 (904) 733-3588

41. Lake Technical College

    2001 Kurt St, Eustis, FL 32726 (352) 589-2250

42. Lindsey Hopkins Technical College

    750 NW 20th St, Miami, FL 33136 (305) 324-6070

43. Lively Technical College

    500 Appleyard Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32304 (850) 487-7555

44. Locklin Technical Center

    5330 Berryhill Rd, Milton, FL 32570 (850) 983-5700

45. Manatee Technical College

    5530 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Bradenton, FL 34211 (941) 751-8479

46. Marion Technical College

    1014 SW 7th Rd, Ocala, FL 34471 (352) 671-7200

47. McFatter Technical College

    6500 Nova Dr, Davie, FL 33317 (754) 321-5700

48. Medical Prep Institute of Tampa Bay

    2304 E Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612 (813) 932-1710

49. Mercy Hospital School of Practical Nursing

    3663 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33133 (305) 854-4400

50. Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College

    1450 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33132 (305) 557-1100

51. North Broward Technical Center

    1871 W Hillsboro Blvd, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 (954) 427-8830

52. North Florida College

    325 Turner Davis Dr, Madison, FL 32340 (850) 973-2288

53. North Florida Technical College

    609 N Orange St, Starke, FL 32091 (904) 966-6764

54. Okaloosa Technical College

    1976 Lewis Turner Blvd, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 (850) 833-3500

55. Orange Technical College

    301 W Amelia St, Orlando, FL 32801 (407) 246-7060

56. Palm Beach State College

    4200 S Congress Ave, Lake Worth, FL 33461 (561) 868-3350

57. Pasco-Hernando State College

    10230 Ridge Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34654 (727) 816-3371

58. Pensacola State College

    1000 College Blvd, Pensacola, FL 32504 (850) 484-1000

59. Piberry Institute

    30356 Old Dixie Hwy, Homestead, FL 33030 (305) 245-2581

60. Pinellas Technical College

    6100 154th Ave N, Clearwater, FL 33760 (727) 538-7167

61. Pinellas Technical College - St Petersburg

    901 34th St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711 (727) 893-2500

62. Premiere International College

    2055 Central Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901 (239) 454-5000

63. Rasmussen College

    9160 Forum Corporate Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33905 (239) 477-2100

64. Rasmussen College

    4042 Park Oaks Blvd Suite 100, Tampa, FL 33610 (813) 246-7600

65. Rasmussen College

    18600 Fernview St, Land O' Lakes, FL 34638 (813) 435-3601

66. Rasmussen College

    2100 SW 22nd Pl, Ocala, FL 34471 (352) 291-8560

67. Richard O. Jacobson Technical High School at Seminole

    12611 86th Ave N, Seminole, FL 33776 (727) 545-6405

68. Ridge Technical College

    7700 FL-544, Winter Haven, FL 33881 (863) 419-3060

69. Riveroak Technical College

    415 Pinewood Dr SW, Live Oak, FL 32064 (386) 364-4698

70. Robert Morgan Educational Center

    18180 SW 122nd Ave, Miami, FL 33177 (305) 253-9920

71. Santa Fe College

    3000 NW 83 St, Gainesville, FL 32606 (352) 395-5000

72. Sheridan Technical College

    5400 Sheridan St, Hollywood, FL 33021 (754) 321-5400

73. Siena College of Health

    7491 W Oakland Park Blvd #100, Tamarac, FL 33319 (954) 484-4443

74. Sigma Institute of Health Careers

    1260 E Oakland Park Blvd, Oakland Park, FL 33334 (954) 485-0215

75. South Dade Technical College

    109 NE 8th St, Homestead, FL 33030 (305) 248-5723

76. South Florida Medical College

    1111 Park Centre Blvd #102, Miami Gardens, FL 33169 (305) 625-2112

77. South Florida State College

    600 W College Dr, Avon Park, FL 33825 (863) 453-6661

78. South Tech Academy

    1300 SW 30th Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33426 (561) 369-7004

79. Southeastern College

    17395 NW 59th Ave, Hialeah, FL 33015 (305) 820-5003

80. Southeastern College

    1756 N Congress Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33409 (561) 433-2330

81. St. Johns River State College

    283 College Dr, Orange Park, FL 32065 (386) 312-4176

82. Suncoast Technical College

    4748 S Beneva Rd, Sarasota, FL 34233 (904) 448-9499

83. Sunshine Academy

    2755 S Federal Hwy Suite 9 & 10, Boynton Beach, FL 33435 (561) 572-2273

84. Taylor College

    5190 SE 125th St, Belleview, FL 34420 (352) 245-4119

85. Tom P. Haney Technical Center

    3016 FL-77, Panama City, FL 32405 (850) 767-5500

86. Traviss Technical College

    3225 Winter Lake Rd, Lakeland, FL 33803 (863) 499-2700

87. West Lawrence School of Nursing

    3632 Evans Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901 (239) 454-5000

88. Withlacoochee Technical College

    1201 W Main St, Inverness, FL 34452 (352) 726-2430

Neighboring States: Alabama | Georgia

In addition to checking a program's NCLEX pass rates to ensure that they are properly preparing students, make certain that the program is approved by the Florida Board of Nursing. Keep in mind that many LPN programs have online components that make it easier for busy, working adults to complete the work.

LPN Licensing Requirements in Florida

It helps a lot to understand the licensing requirements for LPNs in Florida, as it allows you to get through the process as quickly and efficiently as possible. The only way to be eligible to work as an LPN in Florida is by obtaining an LPN license, and licensing is handled by the Florida State Board of Nursing.

Some licensing requirements for LPNs in Florida include:

• Complete a board-approved LPN training program, which typically takes anywhere from 12 to 18 months.
• Submit your application to the state board of nursing prior to sitting for the exam along with the required fees and an electronic fingerprint for a background check.
• Take and pass the NCLEX-PN licensing exam, which is administered at sites around the state throughout the year.

If you possess an LPN license from another state, you may be able to transfer it to Florida through the endorsement process.

LPN licenses in Florida expire every two years on July 31, and it is important to renew yours in a timely manner to avoid problems.

Florida Board of Nursing

All issues regarding LPN licenses in the state of Florida are handled by the Florida Board of Nursing. For example, when you apply for your license, you will submit your application to them. In the future, you must renew your license with them and contact them for any other assistance.

Contact information is as follows:

Florida Board of Nursing
4042 Bald Cypress Way #120, Tallahassee, FL 32399
Phone: (850) 245-4125
Fax: (850) 617-6460

LPN Salary & Employment Outlook in Florida

Before going through the work, effort and expense of becoming a licensed practical nurse in Florida, you'd probably like to make sure that LPNs are fairly compensated and able to find work easily in the Sunshine State. Because the state of Florida has such a large population of senior citizens, job opportunities abound for LPNs, who work with seniors in nursing homes, hospitals and even in their own homes.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the annual mean wage for LPNs in Florida is $50,200, which is equal to $24.13 per hour. This is slightly less than the nationwide average pay for LPNs, which is $54,620 per year, or around $26.26 per hour.

As for job outlook for LPNs in Florida, the news is very good. According to the BLS, there is expected to be a 22-percent increase in LPN jobs in Florida from 2014 through 2024. This rate is 6-percent higher than that for the nationwide LPN job growth rate, so it proves that LPNs in Florida have plenty of opportunities now and will have even more in the upcoming years. If you break into the field now, you can rest assured of enjoying steady employment throughout your career.

LPN Salaries in Florida by Area

The amount that you can expect to earn as an LPN in Florida will vary based on numerous factors, and location is among the most important of them. As you will see from the list below, salaries and available jobs for LPNs vary widely across the state. It might be worth your while to relocate if you live in an area with fewer opportunities.

Becoming an LPN in Florida doesn't have to be difficult. By selecting the right LPN school to enroll in, you will be on your way to earning your license in no time.