Information about LPN Classes

May 25th, 2009

A licensed practical nurse will work with the guidance of a doctor or a registered nurse. LPNs will be in charge of a variety of things including bedside care, adminstering medication and injections,taking vital signs, caring for wounds and performing basic diagnostic tests. LPN courses can be taken in the traditional way, in a brick and mortar setting on a campus or now they are being offered online through the Internet. Before you can register for an LPN course, you must have a high school degree or a GED. If you want to become a registered nurse once you have your LPN license, you can transfer the credits you earned and continue your education.

Most LPN courses take about one year to complete They are often connected to a local college, hospital or technical school. Biology, anatomy, physiology, chemistry, pharmacology, some math, first aid, nutrition, child growth and development, emergency medicine and clinical rotations are some of the vital lessons in this program so that LPNs can get some practical experience in medicine. Doctor’s offices, hospitals, out patient clinics, nursing homes, mental health institutions and private homes are some of the places that can employ an LPN. You must first pass a recognized LPN program before you can sit a licensing exam in your state.