Practical Nursing (LPN)
Begin your rewarding nursing career with our Practical Nursing program, where you’ll gain the skills, confidence and compassion to make a difference as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Offered through the Leffler Academy at the University of Saint Francis, this program also features streamlined pricing designed to make your education more accessible. Learn more about pricing for this program.
- Available as
- Certificate
- Length
- 1 Year
- Format
- In Person
- Locations
- Fort Wayne, Gas City

Why Study Practical Nursing at Leffler Academy at Saint Francis?
At the Leffler Academy at the University of Saint Francis, our Practical Nursing program prepares you to step confidently into one of healthcare’s most vital roles. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you’ll be an essential part of the care team—administering medications, performing wound care, collecting specimens, taking vital signs and communicating patient needs to physicians and registered nurses.
Through hands-on training, supportive instruction and real-world clinical experiences, you’ll be ready for entry-level nursing positions in hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics and physicians’ offices. This program not only equips you to provide exceptional patient care but also serves as a strong foundation for continuing your nursing education—an excellent steppingstone toward becoming a Registered Nurse (RN) or pursuing advanced nursing degrees.
At the Leffler Academy at Saint Francis, you’ll build both the skills and the confidence to thrive in a meaningful, in-demand nursing career.
$62,340
Median annual salary for practical nurses
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651,400
Number of jobs for practical nurses in 2024
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Accreditation
The Practical Nursing program at the Leffler Academy at the University of Saint Francis is seeking initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326, (404) 975-5000.