How many credits you need depends on what school you are attending. However, it also depends on if you want to be a LPN or an RN. As a LPN Labor and Delivery nurse, you go to school for about a year. As an RN, you can do either an Associate's degree for 2 years or a 4 year Bachelor's degree.
It depends on which level of education you are pursuing. An associates degree can run up to 76 credits. A bachelor's degree (BSN) can take approximately 124 to 128 credits. There is another option which is a diploma program which typically take three years to complete, but this is not recommended for individuals who do not have an already existing degree.
Taken through a community college, the required credits for this program is approximately 52 credits.
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You just have to be an EMT for as certain number of hours in most cases, but depends on your locale for specifics.
The average wage of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is $18.52 per hour.
LPN stands for licensed practical nurse. They are known as LVNs, licensed vocational nurse, in the states of Texas and California.Licensed Practical Nurse.
There are a few websites which can provide you with the information that you need. This website gives you a nice overview, http://money.howstuffworks.com/how-to-become-licensed-practical-nurse.htm, while this one can provide you with more information about the classes available. http://www.allnursingschools.com/nursing-careers/licensed-practical-nurse/licensed-practical-nurse?lob=nursing
A licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse has the shortest schooling.
LPN is licensed practical nurse and LVN is licensed vocational nurse.
Licensed Practical Nurse.
If you are refering to a LPN, which is a Licensed Practical Nurse, the typical salary in the US is about $37,471
Licensed practical nurse
LPN's and LVN's are the same thing. In California and Texas they are called LVN's (Licensed Vocational Nurse). In all other states theyare called LPN's (Licensed Practical Nurse)
licensed practical nurse: a nurse who has enough training to be licensed by a state to provide routine care for the sick.
How long does it typically take to become a Licensed practical nurse? Depending on the circumstance, becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse can take up to 14-15 months. You must pass the NCLEX PN exam and complete an approved LPN training program in order to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. After that, your state will require you to be re-certified.
Check http://www.bls.gov/