About GoLPN Online
GoLPN Online is an independent educational resource dedicated to helping aspiring nurses research, compare, and enroll in accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) programs. Since 2015, we've helped students across all 50 states take the first step toward a nursing career.
We believe that choosing a nursing program is one of the most important career decisions a person can make. That's why every page on our site is backed by federal data, reviewed for clinical accuracy by licensed nursing professionals, and updated regularly to reflect the latest information on programs, salaries, and licensure requirements.
Our Editorial Process
Every piece of content on GoLPN Online goes through a structured editorial process designed to ensure accuracy, relevance, and clinical validity:
Research
All content is researched using official data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, state Boards of Nursing, and accredited program records. Every salary figure links to its BLS source, and every state requirement links to the relevant Board of Nursing.
Writing & Fact-Checking
Content is drafted with full source attribution. Every salary figure, program detail, and licensure requirement is cross-referenced against primary sources before publication.
Clinical Review
Clinical accuracy is reviewed by licensed nursing professionals with active RN credentials. This ensures that career advice, scope-of-practice information, and clinical descriptions are accurate and practically relevant.
Regular Updates
Content is updated quarterly to reflect current salary data, program availability, and licensure requirements. Salary data is refreshed when the BLS releases new Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (most recently May 2024). State program listings are verified against Board of Nursing records annually.
Our data methodology is transparent — every salary figure links to its BLS source, and every state requirement links to the relevant Board of Nursing.
Our Data Sources
We rely exclusively on authoritative, publicly verifiable data sources:
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES), May 2024 release. SOC code 29-2061 (Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses).
- Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) — Regional Price Parities for cost-of-living adjusted salary calculations.
- National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) — NCLEX-PN pass rates, licensure compact membership, and practice scope data.
- State Boards of Nursing — Program approvals, licensure requirements, clinical hour mandates, and continuing education rules for all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) — Program accreditation verification.
Affiliate Disclosure
GoLPN Online is an affiliate site. When you use our program-matching tool to search for schools, we may earn a commission from our education partner, Campus Explorer. This compensation helps us maintain and update this resource at no cost to you.
Our editorial content is never influenced by affiliate relationships. Salary data, program information, and career advice are based solely on verified data and clinical expertise. We recommend that users always verify program details directly with schools and state Boards of Nursing before making enrollment decisions.
Questions or Feedback?
We value accuracy and appreciate corrections. If you notice outdated information, have questions about our content, or would like to suggest a topic, please visit our contact page.
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