and what is the bare minimum amount of schooling one needs in order to become a LPN?
2007-10-17 15:54:36 · 6 answers · asked by PeguinBackPacker 5 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Health Care
Cost of tuition does not mean anything to me since I did earn the GI bill. Now just want to make the right choice.
2007-10-17 16:11:10 · update #1
Try to google it or something but they are usually a year and enexpensive to go to. Here in Philly its hard to find one and when you do they have waiting list. But the pay is great when you finally become one and if you get into the hospital and want to continue your education they will pay for it.
2007-10-17 16:08:38 · answer #1 · answered by eye_candy380 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The LPN program usually lasts about a year with clinical rotations in actual health care settings. It's supposed to be quite an intense curriculum/program too. Here is a website for general info and other resources are listed at the bottom of the page: http://www.bls.gov/oco and search 'licensed practical nurse' or such.
If wanting to go for the training, please do consider the lesser expensive programs such as thru the local county vo-tech school(s) as opposed to those private schools that cost a bundle.
2007-10-17 16:31:07 · answer #2 · answered by jannsody 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the Board of Nursing website for your state. Most LPN programs are one year in length although there are some weekend programs that last longer.
2007-10-18 00:49:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Schools of nursing are approved by the state Board of Nursing or Board of Nurse Examiners and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accreditation Committee. You can find accredited schools with LPN/LVN programs at this site www.nlnac.org
Most practical nursing programs last about 1 year and include both classroom study and supervised clinical practice (patient care). Classroom study covers basic nursing concepts and patient care-related subjects, including anatomy, physiology, medical-surgical nursing, pediatrics, obstetrics, psychiatric nursing, the administration of drugs, nutrition, and first aid.
2007-10-17 19:41:16 · answer #4 · answered by US_DR_JD 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I sure wouldn't want a nurse who only had 3 days worth of clinicals. Excelsior college will rape your wallet, as they have fees and charges that will run you upwards of three times what it would cost you to complete your LPN to RN bridge program at a locally based community college.
2016-05-23 06:57:48 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find out who accredites LPN programs, and call them for a list. Accrediation might be on a state by state basis.
2007-10-17 16:32:51 · answer #6 · answered by D L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋