The Lowdown on Finding an Online LPN Program
Posted: Thursday, July 20, 2006
by Sara Reed
http://www.nursingonlinedegree.com
What is an LPN?
LPN stands for "licensed practical nurse". This type of nurse usually works under the supervision of a registered nurse and can be responsible for a variety of caretaking tasks, including patient feeding, medical record updating, patient call answering, and vital sign monitoring. In some states, an LPN is allowed to administer intravenous medication as well. In California and Texas, an LPN is referred to as an LVN (licensed vocational nurse). On the nursing hierarchy, an LPN takes on more responsibility than a certified nurse assistant, but not quite as much as an RN.
In order to become an LPN, one must hold his/her high school diploma or equivalent and then complete a two-year practical nursing program. Upon course completion, a candidate must pass the NCLEX-PN to become officially licensed as an LPN. LPNs can expect to earn approximately $16 per hour, which is the national average.
Comparing Online LPN Programs
There are many colleges that offer LPN training online, so that anyone can learn from home in his/her spare time without having to quit his/her job. Some things to consider when looking for an online LPN program include time flexibility, cost, prerequisites, and professor availability.
Ask yourself first how much spare time you have to study in an online LPN program. You should be able to complete your training online without having to sacrifice your day job. Maybe you also have family to consider. Additionally, you should be sure to look at cost to make sure that enrolling isn't going to put a huge dent in your budget.
Also be sure to consider any prerequisites that a program may have. Most online LPN programs will require nothing more than a high school diploma, but it never hurts to double check this. Also consider your computer system requirements as well. Make sure you have a reliable Internet connection and a sturdy Word processing program and you should be good to go.
Finally, it is usually helpful if you can get in touch with professors during the course of a class term. Some programs allow for more communication than others, so you will definitely want to consider this factor as well.
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More commentsbefore attending an online LPN program, find out from your state if they approve the school. Not all states recognize online programs, especially from another state.I work for the federal government . In an army hospital you can have a license from any state and they will honor it.Thanks
please help! are there any online LPN courses available. i live in kentucky and all the short term programs u have to attend 8 hrs a day monday-friday who can afford that being a single parent and trying to work. I have been a cna since i was 18 im now almost 31 please let me know please no jokes. i have attempted college six times. thanks
North Central texas College is an actual online program - but you do have to drive there on the weekend for clinicals. It may help some in Texas. Also for the CNA you may want to try excelsior.edu. they may accept you with you CNA license into the online program.excelsior accepts the following to their nursing program:* Licensed radiolographic technologist* Licensed radiation therapist* Licensed nuclear medicine technologist* Licensed registered nurse* Licensed practical/vocational nurse* Licensed massage therapist* Certified pharmacy technician
Del Mar College in Corpus Chrsiti has an ADN eLine program. Texas A&M Corpus Christi has the BSN eLine program. You do have to attend clinicals there unless they have a contract with a hospital in your area. For Texas I know San Antonio and I believe Dallas have preceptorships. You have one year to do one semester worth of work this includes theory and clinical. Always research ANY online program and always call the board of nursing in your state to confirm any concerns before you begin a program. Goodluck!
As you can see there is a demand for LPN/LVN online schools. There are advanced radiography classes online so I know the LPN courses can be done online and clinicals done in a hospital setting. I hope some school gets smart and provide people with the online education that is so needed especially for people with children, jobs or both.
i found an online cna-lpn and cna-rn course. i'm not sure if it's legit, but may you can check it out. Minnay Institute of health sciences Po box 881645 San Diego, CA 92168 the phone# 18008039671/ 16194883306. i'm trying to do some research before i pay any monies to this place.They are legit, I have just completed my LVN from been a CNA for 17 years, they are approved and accredited by the board of vocational nursing and psych tech bvnpt.ca.gov in CA. Good luck
i just finished my cma and am looking into an lpn program....if you do it online, how do you complete the clinical portion???? i cant find any place in ny that has such a program...anyone know??
hello all, Im located in Georgia and im looking to get into the nursing field. I would like to start out with a lpn license, but I don't have time to attend a class. Are there any online college/programs for Georgia for either lpn or rn online only?
Please I really need your help?
iam a med-aide i do physician orders for my company an really needing my lvn but i also need to work so if someone can please help me i would realy appreciate i need this for my family iam a single parent andthis is where my heart is.
Does this school after this in Ohio? I am slighty confused about the process if someone wouldnt mind e-mailing me and helping me decide if really appreciate it. thank you for your time
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