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Practical Nursing Program (LPN)
At Ambria, you can become an LPN in as little as a year, earning $34–$36+ per hour, or even more, while working toward your RN. This fast-track opportunity allows you to gain real-world experience and start earning sooner—without putting your long-term nursing goals on hold.
Take the first step toward your nursing career today! Complete the requirements below to start your LPN program at Ambria College of Nursing and begin your journey toward a rewarding, high-demand profession.
Deadlines & Mandatory Events
In order to start the program on
Mon, May 19 2025,
you must:
- Submit all application documents by
Tue, Apr 15, 2025
- Complete FAFSA (Ambria OPE-ID: 041247) by
Sun, Apr 20, 2025
- Attend Clinical Workshop by
Sun, Apr 20, 2025
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Submit results to
Castle Branch
no later than 3:00 PM on
Fri, Apr 25, 2025
- Background check and drug screening results.
- Proof of COVID vaccine series (both doses + booster)
- If enrolling in NUR112, ALL other clinical requirements must be completed as well.
- Register for classes no later than 11:59 PM on
Thu, May 1, 2025
- Attend New Student Orientation on
Thu, May 15, 2025
(9:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
- Attend Clinical Orientation from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM on
Fri, May 16, 2025
*If enrolled in NUR112
All applicants must be at least 18 years old at the time of enrollment and must have a high school diploma or GED equivalence.
General Admission Requirements
Achieve 50% or higher on Entrance Exam (TEAS)
Take the Reading Exam or EQUIVALENT
Take the Math Exam or EQUIVALENT
Undergo Background Check and Drug Test
Complete Prerequisites or EQUIVALENT
You are required to complete the following prerequisite courses for the LPN program:
| English Composition
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3
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No expiration
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| Intro to Psychology
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3
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No expiration
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Equivalency
College Board Exams accepted in place of cources:
- CLEP exam accepted with minimum scores of 50
- AP exam accepted with minimum scores of 3
Click here to learn more details about CLEP.
Additional Requirements
Submit Required Documents
Following documents are required to complete your application process.
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Driver's License or State ID or Proof of Citizenship or Permanent Residency
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Social Security Card
You may submit these documents in two ways:
- Scan the documents and upload them
- Submit documents in person at Ambria's campus
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Apply for Federal Financial Aid
Submit High School Diploma or Equivalent
All applicants must
submit a high school diploma or a GED.
For foreign school graduates only:
High school foreign transcripts can be evaluated by these preferred NACES-member agency.
High school transcripts from foreign institutions must be evaluated for U.S. high school equivalency by a credential evaluation agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).
Upload Your High School Diploma
Complete Nursing Program Admission Application
In order to enroll in our school, you must fill out an application form whether you're registering for an entrance exam, taking a proficiency, exam, signing up for a workshop or enrolling in a class.
Click below to fill out your Nursing Program Admission Application.
Nursing Program Admission Application
Sign Enrollment Agreement
Please meet with your admission advisor to complete this important admission document.
Attend Clinical Compliance Workshop
All applicants must attend this important workshop.
This workshop provides a complete overview of the requirements needed for attending clinical sites and registering for classes.
The workshop covers the following topics:
- How to check class schedules
- How to register for classes
- How to check registration eligibility
- How to receive clinical requirements
Sign Up For Clinical Workshop
To meet health requirements, must order package from Castle Branch using code MW59im ($30).
www.castlebranch.com
Meet with an Admission advisor
After completing all of the admission requirements listed above, please make an appointment to schedule a meeting with your admission advisor to finalize the application process.
Click button below to contact your advisor.
Contact Your Admission Advisor
Job outlook for the LPN
Click here for detailed information about job outlook for licensed practical nurse (LPN).
Bureau of Labor Statistics about licensed practical nurses.
Estimated Tuition & Fees
for 2023-2024
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$23,805
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Based on 36 credit hours
Core nursing courses: $690 per credit hour
Gen-ed courses: $345 per credit hour
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| Miscellaneous Fee
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$210
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Uniform and nursing lab kit
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| Student Services Fee
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$600
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Applied every trimester (technology fee, clinical, lab fees)
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| Standardized Exam Fees
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$150
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Applied at the end of each course
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Tuition & Fees are subject to change. Please attend the Info Session for most up-to-date information.
Apply for nursing grants & scholarships.
Apply for federal financial aid.
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Program Outline
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GEN 101
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Academic Success Seminar
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3.0
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NUR 112
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Foundations of Nursing
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6.0
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HSC 102
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Pharmacology Essentials
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4.0
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NUR 103
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Adult Medical-Surgical Nursing
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9.0
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NUR 104
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Maternal-Child Nursing
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2.5
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NUR 105
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Nursing Care of Children
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2.5
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NUR 106
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PN Role Transition
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7.0
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NUR 107
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PN Capstone
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2.0
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Total
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36.0
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BIO 110
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Anatomy & Physiology I
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4.0
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BIO 111
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Anatomy & Physiology II
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4.0
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Total
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8.0
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Certificate awarded: Certificate in Practical Nursing
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