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Most LPN / LVN programs last about 1 year and are normally offered by vocational / technical schools or community or colleges. LPNs must be licensed to practice in all states, so completing this 1 year program is pivotal. The exam that LPNs must pass is called the NCLEX-PN, which can only be taken after passing a state-approved program. The exam ...

h4. How did you get interested in nursing? Actually I started out in radiology, but I realized right away it wasn’t for me. I didn’t want to start over, and my mom suggested nursing because there are so many areas to specialize in within the field. So I switched to the LPN program at Riverside Regional Medical Center. I liked it ...

While both Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are both required to work under the supervision of a doctor or registered nurse, LPNs are given greater responsibility and thereby receive higher salaries than their CNA counterparts. LPNs, referred to as Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) in California and Texas, make the natural "second step" between CNAs and RNs. The ...

Are you ready to return to nursing after some time away, but feel you need to brush up on your skills before treating patients again? Many registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) are finding the education and support they need to reenter nursing by enrolling in a refresher program. Offered through colleges and hospitals, nurse refresher programs are designed ...

Having a career as a Licensed Practical Nurse is a great start to immerse you in the nursing field relatively quickly, however, it can be limiting in the types of positions that are available to you. You may have found yourself with this license because you have never been able to take time enough away from your family or your job ...

A new scholarship will be available this fall to licensed practical nursing students at Calhoun Community College and other state two-year colleges. The Alabama Nursing Home Association Education Foundation will provide 44 scholarships statewide each semester, Executive Director Louis E. Cottrell said Monday. Each of the state's 22 community colleges offering LPN programs, including Calhoun, will get two $500 scholarships per ...

Nursing education is available almost anywhere in the world that has modern medical care, and we can help you find a nursing program near you. Several types of nursing programs are available: Hospital based diploma programs: At one time, all nursing schools were affiliated with hospitals; although many fewer health facilities offer nursing education now, some still do. Students usually study ...

A profession facing a predicted personnel shortage of 1 million by 2012 tends to get creative about helping career changers break into the field. That's exactly why diverse educational options are available to mid-career workers who want to switch gears and pursue a new career in nursing. "The variety is needed to avoid duplicative education efforts on the part of second-career ...

Rue Education, (http://www.rueed.com), the country's largest provider of distance learning systems for nurses, has formed a unique relationship with the National Association for Practical Nurse Education & Service, Inc. (NAPNES) to co-develop educational courses and online learning programs for medication technicians, nurse aides and other unlicensed assistive personnel who want to become licensed practical nurses (LPNs). The collaboration between Rue and ...