How to Find an Online School for LPN Education

Choosing to be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), also known as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), is a wise choice in a rising career field with many opportunities for career growth with continued education. LPNs work in a variety of environments including hospitals, hospices, nursing homes, outpatient clinics, home care and mental health clinics. Education for LPNs averages about one year in length and requires hands-on clinical courses. Because of the hands-on component of LPN programs, there are no entirely online LPN degrees; however, many schools may have a portion of their courses available online, thus creating a mix of distance and in-class learning.

Instructions

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      Visit the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) website. Utilize the NLNAC school search engine to locate accredited Practical Nursing programs within reasonable traveling distance from your home.

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      Look over the websites of the Practical Nursing programs from schools that are in your vicinity. Check for any mention of online courses in the LPN programs.

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      Call or e-mail the nursing departments if there is no mention of online courses to see if study via distance education is available in the LPN program. If it is, get a list of what courses can be completed online.

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      Compile all your information after contacting schools. Thoroughly review this data to see which program offers the best distance education option. Follow up with schools if any additional information is needed.

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      Contact the admissions department of the schools you are interested in attending. Schedule to take the admissions exams and submit proof of completion of prerequisite courses.

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