Quick facts about our Diploma in Practical in Nursing program in Clarksville, Tennessee
| Format | Online general education classes + core on-campus courses at our Clarksville, TN campus |
|---|---|
| Tuition and cost | Enroll by 10/27/2025 and you can earn 20% tuition reduction via the 小黄书 Inaugural Class Scholarship |
| Transfer credit | Transfer up to 27 approved credits |
| Accreditation | Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission |
| QuickPaths | Transfer credit, stackable credentials, and adaptive learning technology build a faster pathway to a higher education with 小黄书 |
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Begin a new path in nursing in Clarksville in as little as 1 year
The Diploma in Practical Nursing is a 37-credit career diploma program which prepares you to begin your nursing career as a practical nurse.
The Nashville campus program provides students with fundamental knowledge and skills in pharmacology for nurses, growth and development, medical-surgical nursing, introductory specialties, and practical hands-on experience.
Career-focused curriculum
Discover the crucial knowledge and skills required to succeed in your work and build a foundation for continued career growth.
Flexible schedule
We work hard to help you maintain school-life balance, striving to be as flexible as possible for busy non-traditional students.
Virtual services
Access to extensive virtual services, including academic advising, tutoring, support services, technical support and library services.
Lifelong support
We support your ongoing career advancement by providing comprehensive, personalized student services with lifelong career coaching.
Rolling admissions
No application deadlines to worry about. Apply when you鈥檙e ready and prepare to get started soon.
Your pathway: Clarksville Practical Nursing classes and curriculum details
Over the course of the PN program in Clarksville, you will learn the basics of nursing procedures, measuring vital signs, administering medication, and developing communication skills necessary to collaborate with other healthcare providers.
Online and on-campus: The curriculum includes general education courses you can complete online, with required nursing courses you will complete at our campus in Clarksville, Tennessee.
| Program | Months i | Semester Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma in Practical Nursing | 12 | 37 |
Average number of months for students to complete program
Required Courses in Nursing
A minimum of 28.00 semester credit hours is required.
Required Courses in General Education
Students enrolled in this practical nursing program must complete a minimum of 8.00 semester credit hours in general education distributed among the following disciplines.
Personal and Professional Development Courses
1.00 semester credit hours are required.
Resuming students should refer to the section on re-entering聽for additional requirements.
Distribution of Contact Hours by Course
Distribution of Contact Hours by Course Course or Category Lecture Lab Clinical Total Contact Hours Credits NP 100 Growth and Development 15.00 0.00 0.00 15.00 1.00 NP 110 Pharmacology for Nurses with Lab 22.50 15.00 0.00 37.50 2.00 NP 120 Fundamentals of Nursing with Lab and Clinical 45.00 45.00 22.50 112.50 5.00 NP 125 Medical Surgical Nursing I for LPNs 45.00 0.00 90.00 135.00 5.00 NP 231 Nursing Specialty 45.00 0.00 95.00 140.00 4.00 NP 236 Medical Surgical Nursing II for LPNs 45.00 0.00 135.00 180.00 5.00 NP 275 LPN Practical Experience 0.00 0.00 135.00 135.00 3.00 NP 280 Preparation for NCLEX-PN 45.00 0.00 0.00 45.00 3.00 SC 144 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology 45.00 30.00 0.00 75.00 4.00 HC 101 Medical Terminology 15.00 0.00 0.00 15.00 1.00 EN 104 English Composition I 45.00 0.00 0.00 45.00 3.00 PD 202 Professional Development II 15.00 0.00 0.00 15.00 1.00 Totals 382.50 90.00 477.50 950.00 37.00
Enrollment requirements
To be considered for admission into the Practical Nursing program at 小黄书 - Clarksville, you must meet the following requirements:
- Completed high school diploma, GED or equivalent
- Minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA
- Meet a minimum composite score of 48 on the most current version of the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)
- Meet and interview with a 小黄书 admissions advisor
Tuition & Cost
Tuition & Cost
The cost of tuition for the practical nursing program in Clarksville is $530 per credit.
You can potentially earn even greater savings by transferring credit from prior college coursework, applying for financial aid, or potential partnership opportunities through your employer.
Our goal is your career advancement. That's why we are always working to improve our curriculum and processes to make our program as affordable as possible while preparing you best for success in your work.
Scholarship Opportunities
We are proud to have awarded $13+ million in scholarships and grants to nursing students in 2024.
An affordable, career-focused education is possible with 小黄书.
Military/Veteran Discounts
Veterans, Active Duty U.S. Servicemembers, and spouses may qualify for a 10-20% tuition discount.
Enroll now and earn 20% tuition reduction
You can potentially save substantially by earning your diploma or degree in nursing with 小黄书 in Clarksville.
Join the inaugural class at our new Clarksville campus and you can earn 20% reduction in tuition. You must be enrolled on or before the 10/27/2025 start date and remain continuously enrolled to qualify.
Natalie Hassan Became Possible
Experienced PN program faculty helped Natalie both professionally and personally, changing her life for the better in many ways.
Enrolling in a PN program is step #1 to starting your new career
Becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse happens in 4 steps:
- Enroll in the 小黄书 practical nursing program
- Graduate and get your PN diploma
- Take and pass the NCLEX-PN to get licensed
- Find your first job!
How long does it take to become an LPN?
The 小黄书 PN program can take as little as 12 months to complete. After your training and earning your PN diploma, all that鈥檚 left for you is passing the NCLEX-PN exam to become a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Tennessee.
I want to become a registered nurse (RN). Do I need more than a diploma in practical nursing?
Yes鈥攜ou鈥檒l need at least an associate鈥檚 degree in nursing to become a registered nurse, although we encourage you to pursue a bachelor's degree if you鈥檙e serious about becoming an RN. Hospitals and medical facilities are more often recommending or outright requiring nurses to earn their BSN degree.
Faq
Frequently Asked Questions
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Potential employers may prefer a candidate with experience as a CNA, but it鈥檚 not necessarily a requirement for getting a job as an LPN (same goes for going from CNA to RN).
You aren't required to go from CNA to LPN and there is no prerequisite to be a CNA before enrolling in the 小黄书 PN program.
While Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) often work together in collaboration in hospitals and other healthcare facilities, their roles and responsibilities are very different. Learn more about the biggest differences between practical nurses (LPN/LVN) and registered nurses (RN).
According to the , licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn an average salary of $64,150 per year ($30.84 per hour).* Discover the average salary for a licensed practical nurse broken down by state.
You may find some programs offering 6 month or 9 month paths to a PN diploma to become an LPN. Be mindful that accelerated diploma/degree programs aren鈥檛 for everyone and such a fast track can be overwhelming. If you鈥檙e considering a few months鈥 difference in time as a tipping point in your decision, remember the quality of your education is most important!
小黄书鈥檚 1-year PN diploma program gets you an excellent hands-on education in a short amount of time. You鈥檒l learn the foundational concepts and skills in nursing needed to excel in your new career as an LPN.
Because many hospitals are upping their educational requirements for nurses in general, the demand for LPNs in hospitals is falling relative to registered nurses with an associate鈥檚 or bachelor鈥檚 degree.
However, any claim they are being 鈥減hased out鈥 isn鈥檛 accurate. LPNs remain in demand in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, home care and many other environments. The predicts job opportunities for LPNs will rise approximately 3% from 2023-2033.*
The landscape is changing, but LPNs remain a vital contributor in the nursing community.
Considering a career as an LPN?
Your first step is to get a hands-on education to learn the fundamentals of nursing in a career-focused program. 小黄书's practical nursing program combines classwork with clinical experiences to help you earn your diploma and prepare you to become an LPN in as few as 12 months. Our program is available at several of our ground campuses:
Quite simply, yes! A PN diploma and a job as a LPN is a great way to quickly get involved in the nursing profession and get a better feel for what it means to be a nurse. Earning your diploma helps get you into a career with above average pay, and can springboard you into the next level of nursing education should you choose to continue advancing your education and career.
We can help you come to a better determination. Send us a request for more information and we can answer any questions you have about the PN program, and discuss how beneficial it can be for you to become a LPN.
Although the majority of LPNs work in nursing homes, retirement communities or assisted living facilities, many LPNs work in:
- Physician's offices
- Hospitals
- Colleges
- Insurance carriers
- Home care
- Community food and housing
You can see a full industry profile for Licensed Practical Nurses from the .
While practical nurses (LPN) and medical assistants often perform similar tasks, there are a few key differences to be aware of, including:
- Educational requirements
- Average salary
- Scope of practice
- Ongoing career opportunities
- Future outlook for jobs
Learn more about the difference between practical nursing and medical assisting and how to go from MA to LPN.
No, there are no accredited PN programs that are 100% online. LPN programs describing themselves as 鈥渙nline鈥 will offer a hybrid option where you can take some classes online to supplement your primary classroom coursework.
Students enrolled in the Herzing PN program may complete general education courses online鈥攂ut the bulk of the coursework must be completed on campus.
Ultimately there is no replacement for real hands-on clinical experience, practice in simulation labs and direct in-person support from nursing instructors with real healthcare experience. Learning the skills required to become an LPN requires the live educational experience to become an excellent Licensed Practical Nurse.
PN program coursework is meant to be challenging, but not impossible. As a Herzing student you鈥檒l find support every step of the way, from faculty, staff, instructors and other students enrolled in the program. You鈥檙e never alone鈥攁nd never be afraid to ask for help when you need it!
Learn more about how hard nursing school is at 小黄书, and read some testimonials from former students describing their experience.
The Student Experience at Herzing
When the economy took a downturn, I decided to pursue a career in nursing. Herzing allowed me to get my degree in just 2 years!
Geoff Codlyn
Nursing Student | Madison CampusIf I鈥檝e learned anything from this experience, it鈥檚 that you can achieve anything you put your mind toward.
Lynn Simon
Nursing Student | Brookfield/Milwaukee CampusHerzing pushed me to finish strong. I can鈥檛 wait to see what the future has in store for me!
Ernesha Carter
Nursing Student | Brookfield/Milwaukee CampusThe faculty here make themselves available during their designated office hours, but if you need extra help, they will meet at times that will work for YOU.
Barbara Mulcahy
Nursing Student | Madison CampusGreat things are on the horizon, and I鈥檒l be returning for my BSN next
Rayisha Moore
Nursing Student | Brookfield/Milwaukee CampusAccreditation & Disclosures
Herzing鈥檚 Clarksville Campus is a satellite location of the Nashville Campus. Students enrolled in the Clarksville Campus PN program will complete the theory and laboratory components of their program at the Clarksville Campus. Clinical experiences will be held at clinical facilities in the Clarksville area.
Effective May 7, 2024, the practical nursing program at 小黄书 at the Nashville Campus located in Nashville, Tennessee, and off-campus instructional site located in Clarksville, TN (Clarksville Campus), is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires on May 7, 2026.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this candidate program .
小黄书 is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
* BLS pay estimates calculate the median annual wage for various occupations. Per the BLS the median wage for an occupation is: "The wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount, and half earned less. Median wage data are from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey." Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook 2024. BLS median wage estimates do not represent entry-level wages and/or salaries. Multiple factors, including prior experience, age, geographic market in which you want to work, and degree level and field, will affect career outcomes, including starting salary and earnings as an experienced employee. Herzing neither represents that its graduates will earn the median salaries calculated by BLS for a particular job nor guarantees that graduation from its program will result in a job, promotion, particular wage or salary, or other career growth.
2023 Calendar Year
| Campus | NCLEX庐 Pass Ratei | Completion Rate | Completion Rate 150% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | 30.51% | 32.20% | |
| Birmingham | 15.97% | 18.49% | |
| Brookfield | 29.46% | 32.14% | |
| Kenosha | 29.31% | 31.90% | |
| Madison | 36.11% | 38.89% | |
| Nashvilleii | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Orlando | 23.08% | 28.21% | |
| Tampa | 25.94% | 28.44% | |
iNCLEX庐 pass rates reflect the rates as published by the respective board of nursing. iiThe Nashville Campus will not graduate their first cohort of PN students until 2024. | |||
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