If you are looking for a rewarding career where you can help
people and generate a stable income, then becoming an LPN is
something to seriously consider. LPN schooling takes approximately
one full year to complete and there are many different ways to
complete your LPN. Because the healthcare field is in need of
qualified professionals, there are also many programs out there for
students who need financial help to complete their schooling.
An LPN is a Licensed Practical Nurse. An LPN can complete many
of the same tasks that an Registered Nurse can, although an RN will
handle most of the administrative tasks associated with patient
care. LPNs have excellent earning potential and rarely have a
problem finding employment in hospitals, nursing care centers and
doctors' offices.
LPN courses are generally offered by two or four year colleges,
but there are also dedicated Nursing Schools that cater to the
needs of healthcare students. As technology develops, so do the
learning opportunities available to LPN students. Many online
universities and brick and mortar universities are now able to
offer many LPN courses online. This is advantageous for both the
student and the education institution.
For one thing, many LPN programs are filled with returning adult
students who want to change careers. Quitting their job is not
always possible, making traditional LPN schooling a serious
challenge. With online programs, students can complete a large
percentage of their course work online while attending clinicals
and other classes as they are required.
LPN schools work with students to help them complete both
courses and hands-on work that enables them to become qualified as
nurses. There are accelerated and traditional programs, depending
on the students ability to complete the work and their
schedule.
The courses that will be completed during an LPN schooling
program include vital signs, patient care, geriatric care,
pediatric care and many others. There are also course in anatomy
and chemistry that must be completed during the program.
Communications courses and computer courses will be a part of most
programs, due to an increased use of technology for patient care
and in the healthcare field in general.
Becoming an LPN is a challenge, however it is a rewarding career
for those who truly want to make a difference in the lives of
others.
