Study nursing theory online — complete your clinical hours at locations near you across Rhode Island.
✅ Accredited Programs🏥 Local Clinical Placement💻 Online Theory Coursework⏱ 11–18 Month Programs
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$10000+
Avg. Program Cost
11–18
Months to Complete
$52,000
Avg. RI LPN Salary
NCLEX-PN
Licensure Exam
What Is a Hybrid LPN Program?
Hybrid LPN programs divide your training into two parts: online theory coursework — anatomy, pharmacology, patient care — completed on your own schedule, and in-person clinical hours at hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics near your home in Rhode Island.
The Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration requires hands-on clinical experience for LPN licensure. No fully online path exists — but hybrid programs let you keep working, stay close to family, and only travel to campus or a clinical site for required in-person days.
Complete lectures and exams from home on your own schedule
Clinical rotations arranged at partner facilities near you in Rhode Island
All programs listed are Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration-approved
Graduates eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN (Next Generation format)
💡 Rhode Island's compact size means clinical sites are never far away — a big advantage for hybrid students.
Hybrid LPN Schools in Rhode Island
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LPN Salary in Rhode Island
Licensed Practical Nurses in Rhode Island earn $52,000–$58,000 annually on average. Salaries vary by region, experience, employer type, and care setting. Rhode Island is the smallest state but has a dense healthcare network with solid hybrid LPN options.
Long-term care facilities: consistent demand, often the highest volume of LPN jobs
Home health agencies: flexible schedules, growing sector
Physician offices and clinics: steady hours, daytime shifts
No. The Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration requires in-person clinical hours. Hybrid programs let you complete theory online, but clinical rotations must be done in person at approved facilities.
Most programs range from 11 to 18 months depending on full-time or part-time enrollment. Some accelerated tracks finish in under a year.
Costs typically range from $10,000–$22,000. Community colleges tend to be more affordable. Financial aid, grants, and employer tuition assistance may be available.
After graduating from a Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration-approved program, you apply through the state BON and schedule the NCLEX-PN through Pearson VUE. Visit lpn-lvn.com for study resources.
⚠️ Data Disclaimer: Salary figures, tuition costs, program lengths, and school information on this page are gathered from publicly available sources and are intended as general guidance only. We strive to review and update this information at least once per year, but figures may lag behind current rates. Program availability, accreditation status, and tuition are subject to change — please verify all details directly with each school and the Rhode Island Board of Nurse Registration before enrolling. This page may contain affiliate links.
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