🚫 6 Wks
Not Possible
10–12
Months (Fastest Real)
$79K+
Avg. WA LPN Salary
~$7K
Starting Tuition
What Are the Fastest Real LPN Programs in Washington?
Now that we've cleared up the 6-week myth, here's what actually exists in Washington:
- Accelerated full-time (10–12 months): Classes and clinicals 4–5 days/week. The fastest legitimate path. See our accelerated programs guide →
- Standard full-time (12–14 months): The most common format at community colleges and technical schools
- Hybrid/online theory (11–16 months): Study lectures at home, attend clinicals on set days
- Evening/weekend tracks (14–18 months): Designed for working adults who can't attend daytime classes
Community colleges in Washington offer some of the most affordable paths — often under $8,000 total for in-district students.
Accredited LPN Schools in Washington
All schools listed are accredited and approved by the WA Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission. Verify enrollment status directly with each school.
Clover Park Technical College
📍 Lakewood
Length: 12 moFormat: Online theory + local clinicals
Cost: ~$7,800Clinical: Pierce County
Renton Technical College
📍 Renton
Length: 12 moFormat: Online theory + local clinicals
Cost: ~$7,200Clinical: King County
Bates Technical College
📍 Tacoma
Length: 12 moFormat: Online theory + local clinicals
Cost: ~$7,400Clinical: Tacoma-area
Washington LPN Licensure Requirements
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Governing Body | WA Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission |
| Program Accreditation | Must be state board-approved |
| Minimum Clinical Hours | 400 hours |
| Licensure Exam | NCLEX-PN (Pearson VUE) |
| Background Check | Required before clinicals |
| CPR / BLS | Required before clinical start |
| Drug Screening | Required by most facilities |
| Immunizations | Per program/facility requirements |
LPN Salary in Washington
Licensed Practical Nurses in Washington earn an average of $79,970/year ($38.45/hour) according to the BLS.
- Seattle: $82,960/year
- Tacoma: $80,400/year
- Spokane: $74,200/year
- Top employers: Skilled nursing facilities, home health, hospitals, physician offices
Ready to advance? Explore LPN-to-RN bridge programs →
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely not. State boards require hundreds of supervised clinical hours that cannot be compressed into 6 weeks. The fastest accredited programs take 10–12 months full-time. Read about legitimate accelerated options →
Because that's what thousands of people search for every month. We'd rather you land on our page and get the truth than end up on a scam site that takes your money for an unaccredited program. We're upfront about it — no 6-week program exists, and we're here to show you what does.
The fastest accredited programs run 10–12 months full-time with an accelerated schedule (4–5 days/week). Some technical colleges offer 10-month tracks. Part-time or evening programs take 14–18 months.
Red flags: promising completion in under 10 months, not approved by your state board of nursing, no clinical component, "guaranteed" NCLEX pass, or accreditation from an unrecognized body. Always verify with the WA Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission before enrolling.
Hybrid programs with online theory + in-person clinicals are legitimate and board-approved. Any program claiming 100% online with no clinical requirement is not accredited and won't qualify you for NCLEX-PN.
⚠️ Data Disclaimer: Salary figures, tuition, and school info are from public sources and intended as guidance. Verify with the school and WA Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission before enrolling. This page may contain affiliate links.