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A high school diploma is usually required to enter into a practical nursing training program. These are offered at many junior colleges and technical program schools. After completing the nursing program, an exam must be taken to become licensed as a LPN. Details vary by state, so contact your state's board of nursing to learn more.
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∙ 9y agoLicensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) complete a two year degree program at an accredited college. After completion, a national exam must be passed.
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what are the things I need to be a LPN?
In order to be an LPN you need at least a two year nursing degree. These type of degrees can be secured from community colleges. You then need to pass a licensing exam in your state. You can be employed at a hospital or nursing home.
How many years of college is required to attain a Nursing Degree?
The number and type of nursing degrees has expanded quite a bit over the last few decades. The time you need to spend in college will vary depending on where you go to school and whether you want an Liscenced Practical Nurse (LPN) degree or an Registered Nurse (RN) degree. For an RN degree you will need a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) or an Associate's of Nursing degree. The BSN including the training would take about six years. The Associate's of Nursing would take about three years. For an LPN degree you would need about one year of school. Some LPN degrees are even offered online. The quality of nursing schools does vary, so be careful which school you choose.
Is Nursing Lpn Training available online?
I am an LPN Do not need training
Can a LPN become a nurse practitioner without being a RN?
No, in order to become a APRN you need to have a degree in nursing and be licensed as an RN.
What degree is needed to find work at a skilled nursing facility?
One would need a degree in nursing to work at a nursing facility. One can either be a registered nurse, RN or a licensed practicinal nurse, LPN. The job you get will obviously depend on your qualifications.
What education will you need for nursing?
In order to get a career in nursing, you will need to attend college and take your per-requisite classes, and then apply to get into nursing school. The amount of schooling you will need depends on whether you want to be a LPN or an RN.
Does Eastern offer a degree in nursing as an LPN and how long is the program?
They do not offer an LPN program at Eastern in Michigan. They do have BSN programs available.
Can you recommend an online Nursing School?
There are many online nursing courses available through various schools which include courses which enable you to obtain either a bachelors of nursing degree, an online associate nursing degree, an online nursing masters or a LPN nursing degree.
Hello everyone, I need a little help. I am new to the area and looking for a nursing school(LPN or RN) in Gwenette county. Can anyone Help me.?
Kaplan University of Georgia offers an LPN healthcare degree.
What is the undergrad degree for nursing?
You can have: a vocational or 1 year degree to become an LPN (licensed practical nurse) a 2 year ADN (associates degree-nursing) to become an RN a 4 year bachelors BSN in nursing.
How much nursing training do I need?
It depends on what type of nursing degree that you want to get. You can become a licensed practical nurse (LPN) in as little as nine months or you can become a registered nurse (RN) in about two years. If you want to get a bachelors degree in nursing that is going to take around four years. All nurses are required to take classes and train in a real hospital.
What good comes from lpn training?
An LPN is a licensed Practical Nurse. In order to become an LPN, one needs to first obtain a nursing degree. An LPN is able to do more tasks compared to a registered nurse.
