Why Pursue A Licensed Practical Nurse Career?

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) provide care for patients under the supervision of doctors and RNs. LPNs usually provide basic care, like taking temperatures and monitoring blood pressure and pulse, preparing and administering injections, monitoring catheters, changing and checking dressings, and treating bedsores. They monitor patients and report any reactions to medicines, and they also collect samples for testing. In states where it is legal, they may administer prescribed medicines or start IVs. Some LPNs also help deliver and care for infants.

Most LPNs and LVNs work in hospitals and nursing homes, but may also be employed in doctor’s offices, home healthcare services, employment services, community care services, schools, outpatient care centers, government agencies, and private companies. Most work a 40 hour week, but this usually includes evenings and nights, weekends, and holidays to provide constant care for their patients. Their income varies due to the capacity in which they are employed:

Employment Services: $40,550
Home Health Care Services: $32,850
Nursing Homes: $32,220
Hospitals: $30,310
Doctor’s Offices: $28,710

The average income for LPNs and LVNs is $31,440. Employment for LPNs and LVNs is expected to grow faster than the national average except in hospitals. The fastest growing types of employment for LPNs are home healthcare services and nursing home facilities, especially as the baby boom generation passes into old age.

All states require LPNs and LVNs to pass a licensing exam upon completion of a State-approved practical or vocational nursing program. A high school diploma or GED is required to gain entry into training, which usually lasts about one year.

Featured Licensed Practical Nurse Schools :

Online
University of Phoenix Online - RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing, MS in Nursing, Master of Health Administration
Kaplan University - BS in Nursing, Continuing Education in Legal Nurse Consulting, Forensic Nursing, Life Care Planning, and Case Management
Walden University - Master of Science in Nursing

Alabama

Arizona
Tucson College - Tucson - Certified Nursing Assistant
University of Phoenix - Phoenix - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Phoenix - Ft. Huachuca / Southern Arizona - BS in Nursing (RN Required), Licensed Practical Nurse to BSN, MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Informatics Certificate, School Nurse Certificate
University of Phoenix - Tucson / Southern Arizona - Licensed Practical Nurse to BSN, BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)

California
Advanced College - South Gate - Vocational Nursing
Everest College - Alhambra , Anaheim - Vocational Nursing
Career Networks Institute - Costa Mesa - Vocational Nursing
Maric College - North Hollywood , Vista / North County , San Diego - Certificate: Vocational Nursing, Certificate: Nurse Assistant Training Program
Santa Barbara Business College - Bakersfield , Santa Barbara , Santa Maria , Ventura - Vocational Nursing
University of Phoenix - Fresno / Central Valley - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
University of Phoenix - Sacramento - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Phoenix - San Diego - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/MBA/Health Care Management
University of Phoenix - San Francisco - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Phoenix - Southern California - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner
West Coast University - Los Angeles - Associate: Nursing

Colorado
University of Phoenix - Aurora - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
University of Phoenix - Colorado Springs * - Licensed Practical Nurse to BSN, BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)

Connecticut
Lincoln Technical Institute - Hamden , New Britain , Shelton - Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)

Florida
Angley College - DeLand - Nursing Assistant
Central Florida College - Winter Park - Certificate - Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide
Gulf Coast College - Tampa - Practical Nursing
Keiser University - Kendall , Lakeland , Melbourne , Sarasota , Tallahassee , West Palm Beach - Nursing
MedVance Institute - Miami , West Palm Beach , Stuart - Practical Nursing
University of Phoenix - Fort Lauderdale - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/Nursing/Health Care Education
University of Phoenix - Jacksonville - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/Nursing/Health Care Education, MS in Nursing / Master of Business Administration / Health Care Management
University of Phoenix - Orlando - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/Nursing/Health Care Education, MS in Nursing / Master of Business Administration / Health Care Management
University of Phoenix - Tampa - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/Nursing/Health Care Education
Virginia College - Pensacola - Practical Nursing (Diploma)

Georgia
University of Phoenix - Atlanta - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
University of Phoenix - Columbus * - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)

Hawaii
University of Phoenix - Wailuku - Licensed Practical Nursing, BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)

Indiana
Everest College - Merrillville - Practical Nursing
University of Phoenix - Indianapolis - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)

Iowa
Hamilton College - Cedar Falls , Cedar Rapids , Des Moines , Mason City - Practical Nursing
Kaplan University - Davenport - Nursing

Louisiana
Loyola University - New Orleans - MS in Nursing with a specialization in Healthcare Systems Management
University of Phoenix - Baton Rouge - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)

Michigan
Everest Institute - Grand Rapids - Practical Nurse
University of Phoenix - Detroit - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
University of Phoenix - Portage / West Michigan - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)

Missouri
Sanford-Brown College - St. Peters - Associate in Nursing

Nebraska
Hamilton College - Lincoln , Omaha - Practical Nursing
Midland Lutheran College - Fremont - Nursing

New Jersey
CDM Institute - Wayne - Nurses Aid

New Mexico
University of Phoenix - Albuquerque - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)

North Carolina
ECPI College of Technology - Charlotte , Raleigh - Practical Nursing

Ohio
University of Phoenix - Cleveland - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)

Oklahoma
University of Phoenix - Oklahoma City - BS in Nursing (RN Required)
University of Phoenix - Tulsa - BS in Nursing (RN Required)

South Carolina
ECPI College of Technology - Greenville - Practical Nursing

Tennessee
University of Phoenix - Nashville - BS in Nursing (RN Required)

Texas
Texas Careers - San Antonio - Nurse's Aide, Vocational Nursing

Utah
Provo College - Provo - Nursing
University of Phoenix - Salt Lake City - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
Utah Career College - West Jordan - Nursing

Virginia
ECPI - Manassas - Practical Nursing
Medical Careers Institute - Virginia Beach , Richmond , Newport News - Practical Nursing, Registered Nursing
TESST College of Technology - Alexandria - Licensed Practical Nurse

Wisconsin

Canada
Vancouver Careers College - Burnaby , Chilliwack , Coquitlam , Kelowna , Surrey , Vancouver - Practical Nursing