Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

All pre-nursing students are highly encouraged to attend an advising meeting prior to beginning the program. Register using the Pre-Nursing Advising Online Registration (Google Form).

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

The Practical Nursing Certificate prepares students to become Licensed Practical Nurses by enabling them to provide nursing care to clients of all ages across all cultures. Emphasis is on theory applied through laboratory and clinical experiences. Upon successful completion students are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) for licensing by the Arizona State Board of Nursing as practical nurses.

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:

  • Demonstrate the knowledge and skills required for practical nursing certification by the Arizona State Board of Nursing.
  • Demonstrate skills in patient safety, medication administration, the nursing process, and specific patient care.
  • Demonstrate skills in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and basic first aid.
  • Recognize human differences and demonstrate cultural competence as managers of client care.
  • Apply professional values and behaviors as acculturated members of the nursing profession.

Program Information

For more information see the LPN program detail page.

Contact Information

Director of Nursing
Melesa Ashline, MSN, RN
Downtown Center NA 104
(520) 515-3638

Nursing Office Assistant
Allison (Ally) Adams
Downtown Center NA 101
(520) 515-8743


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