Hey Gina, I'm glad to hear your going for your LNA before entering a nursing program. I think it should be a requirment. You will learn a lot of useful skills for your LPN. I went to St. Joseph's School of Practical Nursing and loved it. I actually miss it. The program runs 17 months its 4 days a week 8:30-2:30 and you follow Nashua school year. So you will get the same spring,summer,and winter breaks. I think Northern Essex is a 10 month program that runs straight thru with no break. I guess it all depends on your home life, kids, work, etc. Well good luck. Shirley:)