Licensed Practical And Licensed Vocational Nurses
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) take care of ill, convalescing or aging patients generally under the supervision of more highly trained medical professionals, such as registered nurses or physicians. LPNs may be involved in keeping patients cleaned and fed, taking vital signs, changing dressings, performing some routine tests, and generally helping to make patients feel more comfortable.
LPNs are employed in hospitals and nursing home settings, as well as for private in-home care, where the largest job growth is expected for the profession. Some LPNs are also employed in doctor's offices.
LPN Programs and Licensing
As its name implies, licensed practical nurses are required to be licensed by the state in which they work. There is a national exam called the NCLEX-PN that must be passed after completing a formal, state-approved LPN training program. LPN's generally earn their educational credentials from a technical/vocational school or a career oriented college or university. Most LPN programs are completed in about a year and include practical experience, typically in a hospital.
Schools for Licensed Practical And Licensed Vocational Nurses are listed in the column to the left.
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Schools for people wanting to be Licensed Practical And Licensed Vocational Nurses; these schools offer particularly quick info upon request, and we have written detailed profiles for each (click school names to see the profiles).
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| School | States | Degrees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bohecker College | OH | Associate, Diploma | |
| Dover Business College | NJ | Diploma | |
| Kaplan University | IA, NE | Certificate | |
| Maric College | CA | Certificate, Diploma | |
| Texas Careers | TX | Diploma | |
| University of Phoenix | AL, AZ, CO, HI, IN | Bachelor, Certificate | |
| Webster College | FL | Associate, Diploma |
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