How to use this page
These entries are research starting points. For each program, verify state board approval, accreditation, NCLEX‑PN first‑time pass rates, clinical placement partners, remediation services, and total cost (tuition + fees + supplies). Ask for the program’s most recent graduate outcome report when possible.
Featured programs and examples (K–M)
Kapiʻolani Community College Practical Nursing Program
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii.
Program type: Certificate of Achievement in Practical Nursing; combines classroom, laboratory, and clinical experiences to prepare graduates for the NCLEX‑PN.
What to verify: program length in credits, selective admissions requirements, and the campus’s most recent NCLEX‑PN pass rates. Kapiʻolani publishes program details and application timelines on its nursing program pages.
Kaskaskia College Practical Nursing Certificate
Location: Centralia, Illinois.
Program type: Three‑semester Practical Nursing certificate designed to prepare students for NCLEX‑PN eligibility; program materials note simulation labs and admission twice per year.
What to verify: cohort size, published board exam pass rates, and clinical site partners; Kaskaskia provides outcome and program overview information on its site.
Kishwaukee College Licensed Practical Nursing Options
Location: Malta, Illinois region.
Program type: Kishwaukee College offers practical nursing pathways and LPN‑to‑RN articulation options; program pages describe certificate options and training pathways.
What to verify: admission cycles, clinical hour requirements, and whether the campus offers LPN‑to‑ADN progression or advanced placement for licensed LPNs.
Madison Area Technical College Practical Nursing Technical Diploma
Location: Madison, Wisconsin (Madison College).
Program type: Technical diploma designed to prepare graduates for LPN practice in under two years; program pages list estimated credits, in‑person delivery, and estimated program cost.
What to verify: program length at your chosen campus, ACEN accreditation status, and the most recent NCLEX‑PN pass rates published by the college.
Miami Dade College Licensed Practical Nursing
Location: Miami, Florida (multiple campuses within the college system).
Program type: Career technical certificate preparing graduates to challenge the NCLEX‑PN; admission typically requires TABE/TEAS testing and prerequisite coursework.
What to verify: campus‑specific admission testing requirements, clinical site affiliations, and published NCLEX‑PN pass rates for the campus you plan to attend.
Key comparison points for K–M programs
Always confirm the program appears on your state board of nursing’s approved program list before applying.
Request recent first‑time pass rates and cohort sizes; ask for multi‑year data if available to smooth variability from small cohorts.
Check the number and variety of clinical sites (hospital, long‑term care, outpatient) and whether the school arranges placements for students.
Look for simulation labs, tutoring, remediation, and NCLEX review resources that improve pass rates and job readiness.
Practical next steps
- Shortlist 3 programs from this page or your state board’s approved list and request admissions packets and the program’s graduate outcome report.
- Visit campuses or attend virtual information sessions; ask to see simulation labs and speak with faculty and current students.
- Compare total cost (tuition, fees, supplies, uniforms, background checks, and clinical travel) and available financial aid options. See our Financial Aid page for planning tips. LPN Schools Financial Aid.