Yes, DeVry University is one of those that offer online LVN training. University of Phenoix also offer online LVN training
THere are several online LVN and LPN programs available. I would suggest comparing these programs at healthcare-trainingcenter.com
: Are there any schools that offer online LVN training in Houston, TX ?
Your daughter can begin her research at this site, which lets the user tailor a search by location: http://www.lpntraining.com/ Tech schools and community colleges offer LVN/LPN training.
Aiken Technical College is a highly rated LVN Training school in South Carolina. You can also check online schools like the University of Phoenix. The best place to get lvn training in sc is to apply to South University College of Nursing. The school has online programs and is committed to excellence in education
You can find LVN training in your specific area many ways. One you can look in your local phone book for trade schools. Another way is by looking online. I found one by visiting http://www.collegebound.net/nursing-school-guide/
The average cost for LVN training is about $50,000. Some univerisities charge more because they offer more comprehensive training and guarantee employment after graduation.
A good source of information on LVN training is www.collegebound.net or www.medacademy.org. These two sites provide answers to all types of questions that involve LVN training.
RN training takes one to two years longer than LVN training an goes more in depth into nursing skills. LVN's learn basic nursing skills like taking vitals and handling patients. RNs have greater responsibility and more involvement with complex medical procedures. RN training prepares them for this. LVN training is more introductory than RN training. RN training builds on the skills you learn as LVN.
LVN training prepares you to be a Licensed Vocational Nurse. You will work under Registered Nurses doing basic bedside care, such as taking vital information and basic wound care.
One reputed college in California that offers LVN nursing programs is the Concord Career College. This college is well-known for its vocational nursing programs and is accredited by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.
Requirements to become an LVN include training in areas such as anatomy, biology, physiology and organic chemistry. One must complete training at a Community College or Vocational Institution. Some of the responsibilities of an LVN are taking vital signs, giving injections, applying dressings and monitoring patients in general.
The cost for LVN schooling will vary from school to school. A good resource for information about schools and financial aid can be found here: http://lvnschools.org/
The LVN training and work would do more to move you towards a master's in nursing than the pharmacy tech training. The expience and training gained as an LVN would shorten the amount of time needed to get the next nursing degree.
Two possible locations for LVN training are El Cento College http://www.dcccd.edu and North Texas Professional Career Institute (214) 351-0223.