LPN Programs in Arizona

Magnet Hospital Access: Phoenix has multiple Magnet-designated hospitals that prefer or require BSN-prepared nurses
Higher Earning Potential: BSN nurses earn an average of $10,000+ more annually than ADN nurses
Career Advancement: BSN is the minimum requirement for most nursing leadership and specialty roles
Graduate School Ready: Direct pathway to MSN, DNP, and other advanced degrees
Diverse Clinical Sites: Access to teaching hospitals, specialty centers, and community health settings
Research Opportunities: University programs offer undergraduate nursing research experiences

Licensed Practical Nurses deliver essential bedside care under the supervision of RNs and physicians. Arizona LPN programs typically take 12–18 months and prepare you for the NCLEX-PN. LPNs in Arizona earn roughly $60,000–$72,000 per year.

Compare Arizona practical-nursing programs by length, tuition, and clinical placement, and see how graduates bridge from LPN to RN. Explore ADN programs for the next step or browse accredited schools.

Arizona Nursing Programs — Find Accredited Nursing Schools in Arizona

Arizona Nursing Programs helps prospective and current nursing students find accredited nursing schools across Arizona, understand admission requirements and prerequisites, prepare for the NCLEX exam, and explore nursing careers. Explore CNA, LPN, ADN, BSN, RN-to-BSN, MSN, and DNP programs in Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, and throughout Arizona.

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