LPN Training
Date: April 25, 2017
California has a Board called the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians. This board has the responsibility of licensing nurses in their particular state. An LPN training course first involves having a high school diploma or GED. Usually, entrance exams are required in most schools.
The course of study for the PN student is usually between 12-24 months. Some required courses include the following: Fundamentals of Nursing, Anatomy, Physiology, Nutrition, Medical-Surgical nursing, Pharmacology, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Psychiatric nursing, and a clinical component supervised by an instructor. The PN student’s training can occur at a community college, private college, or trade school.
Once an LPN graduates from a school, they can take the licensing exam called the NCLEX-PN. Upon passing this exam, the person is now licensed and able to work in their state. LPNs are usually supervised by a Registered Nurse (RN) or a physician. LPNs work in many areas besides hospitals. They also work in clinics, long-term care facilities, home health nursing, prisons, and LPN programs.
The greatest need for LPNs will be in-home health care and long-term care, the higher demand for this occupation results from the aging baby boomer population and a general increase in demand for more health care services.
The LPN is a person who can walk a mile in another person’s shoes. The nurse needs to have empathy and be a caring and confident individual. With professional advantages and personal rewards, the role of the LPN has it all.
