Become a Licensed Practical Nurse in 13 Months
Healthcare Program — Palm Bay, FL

Become a Licensed Practical Nurse in 13 Months

$42k–$62k startingstarting salary in FL (BLS, May 2023)

Your calling is caring. We'll help you make it a career — with a 94.12% NCLEX-PN pass rate that speaks for itself.

56 weeks · 1,354 clock hours
LPN License (NCLEX-PN)
$42k–$62k
Starting Salary in FL
94.12%
NCLEX-PN Pass Rate
13 Months
Program Duration
5% Growth
Job Demand by 2032
CTI LPN student studying anatomy
Why This Career

The demand is real. The pay is real. The career is yours.

Healthcare is not slowing down. Florida's aging population means the need for skilled nurses isn't a trend — it's a permanent reality. LPNs are the backbone of patient care in hospitals, clinics, long-term care, and home health settings across Brevard County and beyond.

  • Median $52,270/yr in Florida (BLS, May 2023) — starting range $42k–$62k
  • 5% demand increase projected through 2032
  • Work in hospitals, clinics, long-term care, rehab, home health — your license travels
  • Graduate and sit for the NCLEX-PN in as little as 13 months
Curriculum

What you'll learn

Every hour of training is built for the NCLEX-PN and for the realities of patient care on day one of your career. Theory grounded in clinical application.

Medical-Surgical Nursing theory and practice
Pharmacology and medication administration
Maternity, Pediatric, and Geriatric Nursing
Mental Health Nursing
Vital signs, charting, and clinical documentation
Medical ethics and patient communication
Clinical hours in real healthcare settings
NCLEX-PN examination preparation
Program Details

At a glance

Total Hours1,354 clock hours
Duration56 weeks (≈ 13 months)
Tuition$13,640
CredentialLPN License (NCLEX-PN)
Licensing ExamNCLEX-PN
Financial AidPayment plans available
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Call (321) 914-3041 to confirm the next LPN start date · Seats limited

LPN clinical training at CTI

A 94.12% NCLEX-PN pass rate isn't luck. It's curriculum.

Our graduates outperform the national average by 8 percentage points. 17 first-time test-takers in 2025. Zero on probation with the Florida Board of Nursing.

View Full Outcome Disclosures
94.12%
NCLEX-PN Pass Rate (CTI)
86.06%
National Average (2025)
78.26%
LPN Graduation Rate
77.78%
Job Placement Rate
Why Coastal

We're not just a school. We're your career launchpad.

94.12% NCLEX-PN Pass Rate

Our graduates pass at a rate 8 points above the national average. That's not a coincidence — it's the curriculum and the instructors who live it.

Florida Board of Nursing Approved

Fully licensed and recognized. Your LPN credential from CTI carries weight with every employer in Florida.

Hands-On Clinical Training

You train in real healthcare environments before graduation. Day one of your career won't be your first time with a real patient.

Small Class Sizes

Your instructor knows your name and your pace. More individual attention translates directly to better outcomes.

Career Placement Support

Resume coaching, interview prep, and employer connections built into the program — not offered as an afterthought.

Payment Plans Available

CTI does not participate in federal Title IV aid. Flexible payment plans are available for every student.

CTI instructor teaching nursing students
CTI instructor teaching nursing students
CTI instructor teaching nursing students

CTI campus — Palm Bay, FL

Common Questions

Still have questions? We have answers.

No. The LPN program is designed for beginners and career changers. If you have a strong work ethic and a genuine desire to care for people, you have what it takes.

Ready to become a nurse?

LPN cohorts run on their own schedule — call admissions to confirm the next start date. Seats fill fast — we keep classes small by design.

Ask about the next start date — Seats are limited. Secure yours now.