LPN Programs in Connecticut: Online and On-Campus Training

What skills do you learn in LPN programs in Connecticut?

Quality LPN programs in CT provide students with the knowledge and training necessary to qualify for Connecticut LPN licensure and prepare them to be competent caregivers. You should expect to graduate from your LPN program with competency in the following areas.

• Clinical skills include the ability to work with various healthcare professionals to maintain, promote, and restore patient health. They include properly administering medication, using medical equipment, preventing accidents and injuries, and monitoring overall patient health.
• Critical thinking skills involve thinking rationally and applying the accepted standards of care for treating patients in a range of circumstances and practice settings.
• Communication skills involve effective affective oral and written abilities for communicating with supervisors and fellow staff members as well as with patients and their families.
• Supervision and delegation skills include the ability to work effectively under the supervision of doctors, RNs, and other supervisory staff as well as to properly delegate and oversee the work of nursing assistants, orderlies, and others.

How much do LPN programs cost in Connecticut?

As indicated by the current tuition figures listed below, LPN programs in CT tend to be expensive, particularly in comparison to public school programs in other states. This is because there currently are no public schools that offer LPN programs in Connecticut. In addition to any per-credit rate, expect costs associated with items like books, supplies, lab fees, uniforms, etc. All that being said, these schools do offer scholarships and other cost-savings opportunities that may significantly relieve some of the financial burden.

Lincoln Technical Institute

Practical Nurse Diploma

Total Credits: 61

$469.48/credit

$31,136/total (tuition, books, and supplies)

Porter and Chester Institute

Practical Nurse Diploma

Total Credits: 77 quarter units

$388.31/quarter unit

$33,260/total (tuition, fees, books, supplies, uniforms, materials, etc.)

Can I get financial aid to help pay for my LPN program in Connecticut?

LPN programs in CT aren’t cheap, so most students need help with funding. Fortunately, there are several valuable financial resources available. The most popular is the student loan, but other common resources include scholarships, grants, and employer reimbursement programs.

Find out about funding resources specific to LPN programs in CT by visiting the Porter and Chester and Lincoln Tech financial aid websites. You’ll also find useful information on education funding resources in Connecticut at the CT Office of Higher Education’s Student Financial Aid.

For more information on funding your LPN program, check out EduMed’s financial aid and LPN scholarships guides.

How long do LPN programs in Connecticut take to finish?

Completion times for LPN programs in CT vary depending on the specific school and whether the program is full-time day or part-time evening/weekend. Day programs at Lincoln Tech and Porter and Chester, for example, can be completed in as little as 12 months and 15 months, respectively. The evening/weekend program at Lincoln Tech takes 90 weeks to complete.

Education and Training

All Connecticut LPN license applicants must complete a DPH-approved practical nursing education program, including at least 1,500 hours of direct care and observational experiences. Students who graduate from their program with less than the minimum 1,500 hours may substitute clinical work experience completed as a graduate or LPN.

Professional Nursing Examination

Connecticut LPN licensure requires completion of the NCLEX-PN. Registration for the NCLEX-PN, including payment of the $200 registration fee, is made through Pearson VUE, the exam’s administrator. Students are encouraged to submit their application for licensure along with payment of the initial application fee of $150 to the DPH after they register for the NCLEX-PN. Upon receipt of their application and transcripts verifying completion of their nursing education program, applicants receive an Authorization to Test from Pearson VUE that allows them to schedule and sit for the NCLEX-PN.

Additional Application Requirements

Applicants must complete the online LPN license application in full and submit all required documents, including a photograph, before their licenses can be issued. Students completing their nursing program outside of Connecticut must have their program’s director submit a Verification of Theory and Clinical Instruction Form to DPH. Applicants who have completed their nursing education outside of the U.S. must submit a Credential Evaluation Service Professional Report through CGFNS International. All applicants are subject to criminal background checks and may be denied licensure if they are found guilty of committing an act contrary to public health and safety.

License Renewal & Continuing Education

Connecticut LPN licenses expire during the LPN’s first birth month following initial issuance and must be renewed annually. DPH mails renewal notices approximately 60 days before license expiration. Renewal is completed online, and the current renewal fee is $70.

There are no annual continuing education requirements for LPNs in Connecticut. However, LPNs actively practicing in the state must complete two contact hours of training on screening for PTSD, suicide risk, depression, grief, and similar conditions and on suicide prevention. This requirement must be met once every six years.