2025-2026 Catalog

Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program is a diploma program dedicated to preparing compassionate and skilled nurses who are committed to providing high-quality, patient-focused care. The program aims to address the growing need for qualified healthcare professionals and make a significant contribution to the well-being of communities by:

  • Equipping students with the fundamental knowledge and clinical skills necessary to excel in a variety of healthcare settings including acute care.
  • Fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, and ethical decision-making.
  • Providing knowledge and skills for comprehensive patient care, utilizing evidence-based practices to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Graduates of the LPN program will develop the knowledge and skills to be prepared to deliver safe and effective care to patients across the lifespan, work effectively as a part of a healthcare team, and contribute positively to the healthcare system.

Students are advised to review the Undergraduate Degree Conferral Requirements to ensure they satisfy all of the general requirements for an undergraduate degree, including the minimum grade that must be earned in certain courses.

This program is currently available only in Washington, D.C.

Disclaimers

Disclaimer: Licensing agencies review each applicant's completed application materials—including education, exam scores, supervised fieldwork experience, and criminal history—at the time the application is submitted to determine eligibility. Strayer University cannot guarantee eligibility for licensure, endorsement, salary advancement, or other professional credentials.

Strayer University is not currently offering this program or accepting applications from residents in the following jurisdictions. Strayer University students who relocate to the following jurisdictions may not be able to complete fieldwork experiences, other program completion requirements, or obtain professional licensure in the jurisdictions: AK, AL, AR, AS, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, GU, HI, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MP, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY.

The disclosure below is Strayer University's determination of whether this program will fulfill the educational requirements for professional licensure in those jurisdictions where the program is offered.

State/Territory Name: District of Columbia
Credential Title: Licensed Practical Nurse
Professional Licensure Disclosure: Strayer University’s Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma program will meet the educational requirements for professional licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the District of Columbia.

The District of Columbia accepts completion of a nursing education program which was approved by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing and a passing score on the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) exam.

Strayer's program is approved by the District of Columbia Board of Nursing.

Applicants will need to obtain a passing score on the NCLEX-PN exam.

Applicants are advised that additional fees may be incurred in connection with mandatory examinations—whether nationally administered or imposed by local licensing authorities—as well as for license applications, background checks, and compliance with other jurisdictional regulatory requirements. Furthermore, applicants may be required to satisfy ethical standards and demonstrate adherence to professional conduct rules as a condition of licensure.

State/Territory Name: Iowa
Credential Title: Licensed Practical Nurse
Professional Licensure Disclosure: Strayer University’s Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma program will meet the educational requirements for professional licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Iowa.

Iowa accepts completion of a course of study approved by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing, Board of Nursing and a passing score on the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) exam.

Strayer's program is approved by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing, Board of Nursing.

Applicants will need to obtain a passing score on the NCLEX-PN exam.

Applicants are advised that additional fees may be incurred in connection with mandatory examinations—whether nationally administered or imposed by local licensing authorities—as well as for license applications, background checks, and compliance with other jurisdictional regulatory requirements. Furthermore, applicants may be required to satisfy ethical standards and demonstrate adherence to professional conduct rules as a condition of licensure.

Requirements

Required Courses

NUR 100Introduction to the Role of the Licensed Practical Nurse

NUR 120Fundamentals of Nursing

NUR 250Medical Surgical Nursing I

NUR 280Pharmacology I

NUR 350Medical Surgical Nursing II

NUR 360Exploring Nursing Environments

NUR 380Pharmacology II

NUR 420Nursing of Mothers and Children

NUR 450Mental Health Nursing

NUR 498LPN Success Strategies

SCI 220Anatomy and Physiology I

SCI 221Anatomy and Physiology II

SCI 231Nutrition

Total Credit Hours:49

Total Credit Hours: 49