Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Apprenticeships in Tennessee
Tennessee has 14 registered apprenticeship sponsors training licensed practical nurse (lpn)s. Apprentices earn a wage from day one and finish without tuition debt.
Registered sponsors
14
Union / joint programs
0
Median licensed practical nurse (lpn) wage
$54,530
Tennessee, all experience levels
Job growth 2022–2032
+19.6%
1,890 openings/yr
Largest Registered Sponsors
Union and joint labor-management programs are listed first — they typically pay the best apprentice rates and charge no tuition.
| Sponsor | City | Program type |
|---|---|---|
| HAMILTON-RYKER-IN | Franklin | Multiple Employer |
| Hamilton Ryker TalentGro | Franklin | Multiple Employer |
| Hamilton-Ryker TalentGro | Franklin | Multiple Employer |
| Hamilton-Ryker TalentGro | Franklin | Multiple Employer |
| Hamilton-Ryker TalentGro | Franklin | Multiple Employer |
| HAMILTON-RYKER TalentGro | FRANKLIN | Multiple Employer |
| HAMILTON-RYKER TALENTGRO | Franklin | Multiple Employer |
| Hamilton-Ryker TalentGro - National Program | Franklin | Multiple Employer |
| Hamilton-Ryker TalentGro - New Jersey | Franklin | Multiple Employer |
| Lifepoint Health LLC | Brentwood | Multiple Employer |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Registered Apprenticeship sponsors (apprenticeship.gov).
What Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)s Earn in Tennessee
Wages
- Median annual wage: $54,530
- Average annual wage: $53,490
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)s employed statewide: 19,140
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024. Apprentices typically start at 40–50% of the journeyman rate and get scheduled raises.
10-year outlook
- Projected growth 2022–2032: +19.6%
- Average openings per year: 1,890
- Employment: 18,350 → 21,950
Source: Projections Central / state workforce agencies.
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Tennessee Licensing for Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)s
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
- Education: Degree required
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: Third-party exam required
- Continuing education: Continuing education required
Issuing agency: Department of Health
NURSE AIDE
- Education: Specific course required
- Experience: Experience
- Exam: Third-party exam required
- Continuing education: Continuing education required
Issuing agency: Department of Health · agency website
Source: CareerOneStop License Finder (U.S. Department of Labor). Time spent in a registered apprenticeship generally counts toward license experience requirements.