Gain the hands-on experience you need with our Practical Nursing program.
Elevate your future with the Practical Nursing program at Unitek College, an accelerated pathway that prepares you to pursue a career in practical nursing in as few as 12 months. Designed for motivated learners, this program blends comprehensive classroom instruction with hands-on training grounded in Caritas Principles, emphasizing compassionate, patient-centered care alongside clinical skill development. Students can choose between a full-time day program that can be completed in as few as 12 months or a part-time evening program that takes approximately 75 weeks (about 19 months), offering flexibility to fit different schedules. Through on-campus skills labs, high-fidelity simulation, and VR-enhanced learning, you’ll build confidence in real-world scenarios before applying your skills during supervised clinical rotations in a variety of healthcare settings, including nursing homes, public hospitals, and community-based care environments. With 1,620 instructional hours, focused NCLEX-PN preparation, and extensive practical experience, you’ll develop the competence and confidence needed for real-world practice and a meaningful career in nursing.
NCLEX PASSING ASSISTANCE
2024 NCLEX-PN PASS RATE 93.02% Source: Nevada State Board of Nursing
CAREER-FOCUSED TRAINING
PN Graduate Placement Rate 97%*
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Prepare for your career through a program designed to uphold rigorous nursing education standards. The Unitek College Practical Nursing Program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037. 202-909-2487
Follow these simple steps to start your path toward training to become a Practical Nurse.
These steps represent a general overview of the admissions process and reflect the typical path most students follow when enrolling. For a list of all admissions steps and requirements, please visit the college catalog.
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Admissions Requirements
Meet with admissions (virtual or in person)
Submit copy of a government-issued ID and proof of high school diploma/GED
Clear criminal background check
Complete an interview with a program director
Complete prerequisite requirement
Begin enrollment processes
Complete FAFSA and financial aid appointment
Start classes
PN Curriculum (48 Credits*)
Our Practical Nursing program empowers you to step confidently into the nursing profession by preparing you for the NCLEX-PN and equipping you with the clinical and administrative skills needed to thrive in hospitals, physicians’ offices, and other healthcare environments. You’ll build strong competencies in areas such as patient monitoring, medication administration, and hands-on patient support and education, gaining the practical experience that shapes exceptional LPNs.
With 1,620 instructional hours that blend classroom learning, labs, and clinical rotations, you’ll cover essential topics including nursing fundamentals, pharmacology, pediatrics, maternal and newborn care, medical-surgical nursing, and professional development. By the time you graduate, you’ll be fully prepared to pursue entry-level LPN roles and make a meaningful difference in patient care.
Course Totals
48Credit hours
Course
Credit Hours
PVN110: Fundamentals of Caring Practical Nursing I
3
PVN112: Fundamentals of Caring Practical Nursing Skills Lab I
1
PVN130: Fundamentals of Caring Practical Nursing II
2
PVN132: Fundamentals of Caring Practical Nursing Skills Lab II
1
PVN140: Fundamental of Caring Practical Nursing Clinical I
1.5
PVN136: Pharmacology for Caring Practical Nursing
2.5
PVN152: Medical/Surgical Caring Practical Nursing I
3
PVN154: Medical/Surgical Caring Practical Nursing Skills Lab I
1
PVN158: Medical/Surgical Caring Practical Nursing Clinical I
2
PVN146: Pharmacology for Caring Practical Nursing II
2
PVN162: Medical/Surgical Caring Practical Nursing II
3
PVN164: Medical/Surgical Caring Practical Nursing Skills Lab II
1
PVN168: Medical/Surgical Caring Practical Nursing Clinical II
2
PVN250: Mental Health Caring Practical Nursing
2.5
PVN252: Mental Health Caring Practical Nursing Clinical
PVN262: Professional Caring Practical Nursing Skills Lab
1
PVN 264: Professional Caring Practical Nursing Clinical
2
Course
Credit Hours
BIO200 – Anatomy & Physiology I
3
BIO200L – Anatomy & Physiology I Lab
1
BIO215 – Anatomy & Physiology II
3
BIO215L – Anatomy & Physiology II Lab
1
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Name A.Unitek Graduate
By the time I finished at Unitek, I scheduled and took my NCLEX within a month. I passed on my first time, all thanks to Unitek.
Almoss M.Unitek College Graduate
I really appreciate the care and effort that was put in by Career Services. Towards the end of the program, I was beginning to feel some doubts about getting a job, but the whole process (with mock interviews) made me feel a lot more confident.
Victoria G.Unitek College Graduate
Pass the NCLEX-PN with confidence
Gain focused NCLEX-PN support through guided review, practice tools, and personalized coaching that strengthen your knowledge and help you feel fully prepared for exam day.
VR Learning
Students engage with immersive virtual reality experiences that simulate real patient scenarios, allowing them to practice clinical decision-making, prioritize care, and respond to a range of patient conditions in a safe, controlled environment. These interactive tools complement classroom instruction, reinforce key concepts, and help students build confidence before transitioning into clinical settings.
SIM and Skills Labs
Simulation and skills labs are equipped with industry-standard tools and high-fidelity manikins that replicate real patient responses. Under the guidance of experienced faculty, students practice essential nursing techniques such as patient assessment, medication administration, and vital sign monitoring, gaining hands-on experience that prepares them for real-world patient care.
A Career in Practical Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) collaborate closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and carry out patient care plans across a variety of settings—nursing homes, extended-care facilities, hospitals, physicians’ offices, and private homes. With your training, you’ll deliver primary patient care under the supervision of Registered Nurses (RNs) and physicians, performing tasks such as monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and providing comfort and support to patients.
Over time, LPNs may advance into supervisory, administrative, or management roles, or leverage their hands-on experience to pursue further education and qualify for a Registered Nurse (RN) role. According to the BLS, the mean annual wage for LPNs was $64,150* as of May 2024. As of August 2025, employment in the field is projected to grow 3 percent from 2024 to 2034, roughly in line with the national average for all occupations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tuition varies by campus and program schedule. Your Admissions Representative will review the full cost breakdown with you, including financial aid opportunities and any additionalfees, before you apply.
Unitek College offers several forms of financial aid for those who qualify, such as federal grants, student loans, and scholarships. Our Financial Aid team will help you explore every option.
Yes. We provide flexible payment plans to help make your Practical Nursing education more affordable.
You will have access to student services, including financial counseling, academic tutoring, and career placement assistance after graduation.
We recommend submitting your FAFSA as early as possible, ideally before your program start date, to maximize your aid eligibility.
Yes. We review transcripts from accredited institutions to determine whether prior coursework may be applied to PN program requirements.
Submit your official transcripts for a complimentary evaluation. Our Admissions team will assess them and provide a clear summary of any credits that may transfer.
In many cases, credits earned at Brookline College or Eagle Gate College may transfer, depending on course equivalency within the Unitek Learning network. Transferability of credits is at the discretion of the receiving institution.
If you have completed relevant prerequisite or vocational nursing coursework elsewhere, you may be eligible to transfer those credits or bypass certain requirements, depending on equivalency and recency.
Applicants must provide proof of high school completion or equivalent, complete the PN prerequisite course, pass a background check, and complete an interview with the Program Director before clinical training.
No prior healthcare experience is required. Our Practical Nursing program is designed to prepare students with no background in healthcare.
No. There is no application fee to apply, and your Admissions Representative can guide you through the next steps.
Most students complete the program in as little as 12 months, depending on schedule and campus availability.
PN students receive access to faculty coaching, tutoring, and NCLEX-PN preparation resources across key subjects, including fundamentals, pharmacology, pediatrics, maternal care, gerontology, and medical-surgical nursing.
The first step is to pursue an approved educational program as well as the licensure exam (NCLEX-PN). If you choose a diploma program, you can typically complete your studies in one to two years.However, our PN program can be completed in as little as 12 months. Click here to read ourPN licensure disclosure.
A Licensed Practical Nurse provides essential patient care under the supervision of Registered Nurses and physicians in settings such as hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and home health.
LPNs are in steady demand, enjoy strong job stability, and can begin their career sooner than other nursing pathways. Many LPNs also use this role as a stepping stone to advanced nursing degrees and higher-paying positions.
You will complete supervised clinical rotations in healthcare facilities, gaining hands-on experience with patient care, vital signs, medication administration, and clinical procedures.
Graduates often work in hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, physicians’ offices, and home health settings. Some specialize in areas like geriatrics or pediatrics.
LPNs and Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) represent the same job. One of the two titles will be used depending on your current location in the United States.
Our program integrates NCLEX-PN preparation tools, practice assessments, and faculty support to help you build confidence and succeed on the licensing exam.
According to the BLS, as of August 2025, employment for LPNs is projected to grow 3 percent from 2024 to 2034.
Yes. LPNs enjoy steady wages and opportunities to increase earnings through experience, specialization, or continued education, with a mean annual wage of $64,150* as of May 2024.
Licensed Vocational Nurses from Nevada must contact the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT) and apply for licensure. If you hold an active, unrestricted license and graduated from an accredited Practical Nursing program, you most likely will meet the requirements for California licensure.
Tuition varies by campus and program schedule. Your Admissions Representative will review the full cost breakdown with you, including financial aid opportunities and any additionalfees, before you apply.
Unitek College offers several forms of financial aid for those who qualify, such as federal grants, student loans, and scholarships. Our Financial Aid team will help you explore every option.
Yes. We provide flexible payment plans to help make your Practical Nursing education more affordable.
You will have access to student services, including financial counseling, academic tutoring, and career placement assistance after graduation.
We recommend submitting your FAFSA as early as possible, ideally before your program start date, to maximize your aid eligibility.
Yes. We review transcripts from accredited institutions to determine whether prior coursework may be applied to PN program requirements.
Submit your official transcripts for a complimentary evaluation. Our Admissions team will assess them and provide a clear summary of any credits that may transfer.
In many cases, credits earned at Brookline College or Eagle Gate College may transfer, depending on course equivalency within the Unitek Learning network. Transferability of credits is at the discretion of the receiving institution.
If you have completed relevant prerequisite or vocational nursing coursework elsewhere, you may be eligible to transfer those credits or bypass certain requirements, depending on equivalency and recency.
Applicants must provide proof of high school completion or equivalent, complete the PN prerequisite course, pass a background check, and complete an interview with the Program Director before clinical training.
No prior healthcare experience is required. Our Practical Nursing program is designed to prepare students with no background in healthcare.
No. There is no application fee to apply, and your Admissions Representative can guide you through the next steps.
Most students complete the program in as little as 12 months, depending on schedule and campus availability.
PN students receive access to faculty coaching, tutoring, and NCLEX-PN preparation resources across key subjects, including fundamentals, pharmacology, pediatrics, maternal care, gerontology, and medical-surgical nursing.
The first step is to pursue an approved educational program as well as the licensure exam (NCLEX-PN). If you choose a diploma program, you can typically complete your studies in one to two years.However, our PN program can be completed in as little as 12 months. Click here to read ourPN licensure disclosure.
A Licensed Practical Nurse provides essential patient care under the supervision of Registered Nurses and physicians in settings such as hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and home health.
LPNs are in steady demand, enjoy strong job stability, and can begin their career sooner than other nursing pathways. Many LPNs also use this role as a stepping stone to advanced nursing degrees and higher-paying positions.
You will complete supervised clinical rotations in healthcare facilities, gaining hands-on experience with patient care, vital signs, medication administration, and clinical procedures.
Graduates often work in hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, physicians’ offices, and home health settings. Some specialize in areas like geriatrics or pediatrics.
LPNs and Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) represent the same job. One of the two titles will be used depending on your current location in the United States.
Our program integrates NCLEX-PN preparation tools, practice assessments, and faculty support to help you build confidence and succeed on the licensing exam.
According to the BLS, as of August 2025, employment for LPNs is projected to grow 3 percent from 2024 to 2034.
Yes. LPNs enjoy steady wages and opportunities to increase earnings through experience, specialization, or continued education, with a mean annual wage of $64,150* as of May 2024.
Licensed Vocational Nurses from Nevada must contact the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT) and apply for licensure. If you hold an active, unrestricted license and graduated from an accredited Practical Nursing program, you most likely will meet the requirements for California licensure.
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*These placement rates are based on program-specific and campus-specific data reported to our institutional accreditor(s) in 2024. While the figures shown here are not separately reported to our accreditor, they are derived from those outcomes. For full details by program and campus, please visit our Disclosures page.
*Please note that wage data provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) or other third-party sources may not be an accurate reflection of all areas of the country, may not account for the employees’ years of experience, and may not reflect the wages or outlook of entry-level employees, such as graduates of our program (accessed on 3/17/2026).
