Licensed Practical Nurse
Job Summary
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) provide basic medical care under the supervision of registered nurses and doctors, assisting with patient monitoring and daily care.
Required Education / Training Summary
People starting in this career usually have:
Postsecondary certificate
No work experience
No on-the-job training
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| Occupation | Program Name | Institution | Certificate Earned | Per Student Program Cost | Program Length | Time of Day | Instructional Hours / Credits | Clinical Placement/Field Experience/Practicum? | Modality | Location | Eligibility Reqs/Pre-Reqs | Notes/Description | Website | Contact Info |
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| Licensed Practical Nurse | Practical Nurse Diploma | Community College of Rhode Island | $8,651.00 | 1 year | Days/ Evenings | 41 credits | Y, 36 hours of clinical field experience | In-person | Warwick, RI | High School Diploma or GED; placement testing, and ENGL-101 with a C or better; 2.0 GPA or better, must be maintained in program | Students who complete the practical nursing course of study received a diploma and are eligible to take the examination for licensure as a Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN). Students who complete first semester classes of the program are eligible to take the CNA exam. | https://catalog.ccri.edu/programs-study/health-sciences/practical-nursi… | ssienkiewicz@ccri.edu | |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | Practical Nurse Diploma | Lincoln Technical Institute | $25,795.00 | 52 weeks (Day); 90 weeks (evenings) | Days/ Evenings | 1425 hours | Y | Hybrid | Lincoln, RI | - | Prepares individuals to become entry-level Practical Nurses. Provide nursing care to clients of all ages with common health problems in a variety of health care settings under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN licensing exam. | https://www.lincolntech.edu/careers/health-sciences/nursing-practical | ||
| Licensed Practical Nurse | Practical Nursing | New England Institute of Technology | Practical Nursing Certificate | $28,875 | 15 months | Day/Evening | 79 Quarter Credits, 53 Semester Credits | 900 total clinical hours | In-person | East Greenwich, RI | High School Diploma or GED; Kaplan Nursing Entrance Exam Score of 64 for entry | The Practical Nurse (PN) Certificate program prepares students with the knowledge and skills to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Students will also acquire solid foundational knowledge to further their career in associate degree nursing education. Graduates of the practical nursing program can take the National Council Licensing Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). The goal of the LPN is to provide care for the physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional needs of their patients. LPNs are advocates and health educators for patients, families, and communities. Nursing is ultimately about caring for people. Today’s nurses must also possess critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills to provide quality, safe patient care. Our nursing students receive immersive experience in skills, didactic clinical, simulation, and interprofessional experiences in various health care settings. In addition, our PN certificate helps prepare students for real-world practice in our new, fully equipped labs with the latest nursing simulation technologies, where they develop confidence with clinical decision-making, communication, teamwork, and leadership. LPN Program Director: Dr Mary Benn; mbenn@neit.edu Department Chair, Director of Nursing: Dr. Elizabeth Raposa; eraposa@neit.edu NEIT Admissions Department: neitadmission@neit.edu, 1-800-736-7744 |
https://www.neit.edu/academics/lpn-certificate-program#main | LPN Program Director: Dr Mary Benn; mbenn@neit.edu |