Least competitive states for LPN program?

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I recently finished the CNA program and completing my prerequisite classes in hopes of moving through the LPN program to becoming an RN. I am willing to move almost anywhere to avoid the wait of getting into a college program. I'd love to know what states are least competitive in way of an LPN program. I currently live in WA.

Thanks.

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Specializes in ICU.

Well, I don't know about least competitve, but my school in KY doesn't have the wait. It is part of the community college system, so I think most of the KY schools would be the same or similar. They take your application, and apply a formula to it. They take into account your ACT score, program classes that you have already completed, and your GPA. They take the highest scores, and admit them to the program. So you can apply and be accepted the upcoming year, no waiting.

Good luck.

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Specializes in Mother-Baby, Rehab, Hospice, Memory Care.

Most private for profit vocational nursing programs are not as competitive. However you will likely be paying $20,000+ for tuition. In my area we have 4 of these types of LVN programs.

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I am going to an LPN program at Cass Career Center in Harrisonville,MO. They accept 27-30 applicants every year and from what I can see as long as you get at least a 75 on your TEAS test then you are bound to get in on your first try. It is a public institution (not for profit) and about half of the cost of some of the for profit schools around like; Colorado Technical, Brown Mackie, etc. The only prereqs you need are your TEAS test and three references. They don't require ACT or SAT or even look at your GPA from High School or past college credits. The LPN program at Cass Career Center has a NCLEX PN pass rate of close to 100% every year.

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