Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Training

Licensed practical nurses (LPNs), or licensed vocational nurses (LVNs, as they are called in California and Texas) care for the sick, injured, and disabled under the direction of registered nurses (RNs) and physicians. Most LPNs and LVNs provide basic bedside care and take vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration.

Job Description: LPNs and LVNs observe patients and report adverse reactions to treatments or medications. The nurses collect samples for testing, perform routine laboratory tests, feed patients, and record food and fluid intake and output. Some LPNs help deliver, care for, and feed infants. Experienced LPNs may supervise nursing assistants and aides.

Job Schedule: Patients require care around the clock, so healthcare facilities need LPNs and LVNs on duty 24 hours a day. Many hospitals and medical institutions offer nurses a variety of schedules, from part-time work to daytime, evening, or weekend hours in order to fill their needs. This flexible scheduling can be a benefit to LPNs with other commitments such as family or continuing education courses.

Education and Training Requirements: LPN training usually takes 12-18 months, and it includes both classroom instruction and clinical experience. LPN training is often quite flexible, just like the job itself. Most nursing programs offer evening and weekend courses, so you don't have to leave your current job to pursue your new career in nursing. There are usually few entry requirements for LPN schools - often no more than a high school degree.

Skills: The job itself demands good problem solving and time management skills, the ability to multi-task, excellent communication skills, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. While LPNs work as part of a medical team, at times they are required to react quickly to emergency situations before doctors or other members of the team can assist.

If you think you have what it takes to join the growing field of nursing, a rewarding career awaits you. Hospitals, nursing homes, long-term care facilities, and other healthcare institutions across the country are recruiting trained and licensed practical nurses. Start your training as a Licensed Practical Nurse by requesting information from one of our featured schools. All schools will provide you free information upon your request.

Source:
Bloomington Hospital

Featured Licensed Practical Nurse Schools:

Online Medical Schools
University of Phoenix -- Health Administration (Bachelors and Masters), Nursing
Kaplan University -- RN to BS in Nursing
Walden University -- Health Services, Psychology, Nursing (with various specializations including Education), Public Health, Psychology, Mental Health Counseling
Chamberlain College of Nursing -- RN to BSN in Nursing
National American University -- Health Care Management, RN to BSN in Nursing

Arizona Schools
University of Phoenix* (Phoenix , Southern Arizona - Ft. Huachuca ) - Health Administration, Nursing, Counseling, Family Nurse Practitioner, Counseling: Family and Child Therapy, Human Services, LPN to BSN, Nursing Informatics, School Nurse, Counseling: Family and Child Therapy

California LVN Schools
University of Phoenix* (Northern California - Bay Area , Northern California Central Valley , Sacramento, San Diego , Southern California ) - Health Administration, Health Care Services, Human Services, Nursing, Counseling: Family and Child Therapy, Family Nurse Practitioner

Colorado Schools
University of Phoenix* (Aurora , Southern Colorado ) - Human Services, Nursing, Counseling, Licensed Practical Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Connecticut Schools
Lincoln Technical Institute * (Shelton, Hamden, New Britain) - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Medical Assisting

Florida Schools
University of Phoenix* (Fort Lauderdale , Jacksonville, Orlando , Tampa ) - Health Administration, Nursing, MBA Health Care Management
Virginia College (Pensacola) - Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding, Pharmacy Technician, Practical Nursing, Surgical Technology

Georgia Schools
University of Phoenix* (Atlanta, Columbus, Augusta) - Health Care Services, MBA / Health Care Management, Nursing (BS and MS)

Hawaii Schools
University of Phoenix* (Wailuku) - Health Administration, Human Services, Nursing, Health Care Management, Counseling, MS in Nursing

Idaho LPN Schools
University of Phoenix (Boise) - Nursing Health Care Education Certificate, Master of Science in Nursing

Indiana Schools
University of Phoenix* (Indianapolis) - RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing

Iowa Schools
Kaplan University * (Cedar Falls , Cedar Rapids , Council Bluffs , Des Moines , Mason City ) - Practical Nursing

Kansas Schools
University of Phoenix (Wichita ) - RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Louisiana Nursing Schools
University of Phoenix* (Baton Rouge ) - BS and MS in Nursing

Michigan Schools
University of Phoenix* (Metro Detroit - Ann Arbor , West Michigan - Portage ) - Nursing, MBA / Health Care Management, Human Services

Minnesota Schools
Minnesota School of Business (Richfield/Bloomington) - Medical Assistant, Medical Administration, Nursing

Missouri Nursing Schools
University of Phoenix (St. Louis) - RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Sanford-Brown College* (Fenton , St. Charles , Hazelwood ) - Healthcare Administration, Respiratory Therapy, Radiography, Medical Assistant, Medical Coding and Billing, Nursing, Surgical Technology, Health Information Technology, Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy

Nebraska Schools
Kaplan University* (Lincoln , Omaha ) - Medical Assistant, Practical Nursing, Dental Assistant, Massage Therapy

New Jersey
CDM Institute * (Marlton , Wayne ) - Medical Billing, Coding, & Office Administration, Nurses Aid

New Mexico Schools
University of Phoenix (Albuquerque) - Human Services, Nursing, Counsling - Marriage and Family Therapy, MBA in Health Care Management

Ohio Schools
University of Phoenix (Cleveland - Independence ) - Health Administration, Nursing

Oklahoma Schools
University of Phoenix* (Oklahoma City , Tulsa ) - MBA in Health Care Management, Health Administration, Nursing

South Carolina Schools
University of Phoenix* (Savannah) - RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing, Health Care Administration

Tennessee Schools
University of Phoenix* (Nashville) - RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Texas Schools
Texas Careers* (San Antonio ) - Nurse Aide, Medical Assistant, Vocational Nursing

Utah Schools
University of Phoenix* (Salt Lake City ) - Human Services, Nursing, Counseling

Virginia Schools
ECPI College of Technology* (Manassas ) - Medical Assisting, Practical Nursing
Medical Careers Institute* (Newport News , Richmond , Virginia Beach ) - Dental Assisting, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Medical Office Specialist, Practical Nursing, Registered Nursing

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