One can take the class at a technical school or a community college. Or take general courses their first semester and then profession classes second semester. Included in these classes are nursing, biology, and pharmacology. All these programs include supervised clinical experience. ("Here's What You'll Study in an LPN/LVN Degree Program.") In the end you have to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN). ("How to Become a Licensed Practical Nurse/Vocational Nurse.") The outlook of this job is actually really great. Between 2012 to 2020 they expect a big growth of people staying in long term facilities. It's all because of the baby boomers are getting old. Another reason a growth is coming is because of technological advances and the increased focus on preventative care. ("Your LPN Career Outlook: Just the Facts.") You make a steady amount while working in this part of the medical field, about 23 dollars per hour, while making over 38 thousand a year. ("CNA to LPN Programs." CNA to LPN. N.p., 2016. Web. 26 Aug.
One can take the class at a technical school or a community college. Or take general courses their first semester and then profession classes second semester. Included in these classes are nursing, biology, and pharmacology. All these programs include supervised clinical experience. ("Here's What You'll Study in an LPN/LVN Degree Program.") In the end you have to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN). ("How to Become a Licensed Practical Nurse/Vocational Nurse.") The outlook of this job is actually really great. Between 2012 to 2020 they expect a big growth of people staying in long term facilities. It's all because of the baby boomers are getting old. Another reason a growth is coming is because of technological advances and the increased focus on preventative care. ("Your LPN Career Outlook: Just the Facts.") You make a steady amount while working in this part of the medical field, about 23 dollars per hour, while making over 38 thousand a year. ("CNA to LPN Programs." CNA to LPN. N.p., 2016. Web. 26 Aug.