LPN Program Requirements

The nursing title LPN is short for Licensed Practical Nurse. An LPN is a professional nurse who works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). In order to work as an LPN, a nurse must have graduated from an accredited LPN training program and have a license from the state board of nursing. The requirements to get into an LPN training program will vary by the program, so always check with the program you wish to attend, but most programs tend to require something like the following.
  1. High School Diploma

    • Nearly any LPN training program out there is going to require either a high school diploma. If you don't have one, usually a GED certificate will work as well.

    CPR Training

    • Most nursing schools and training programs require applicants to have an active CPR certification, either at the basic level or at the healthcare provider level.

    Current Vaccination Records

    • Your LPN training program may recommend that you have the hepatitis B vaccine series, and you may need to show proof of an up-to-date MMR and other vaccinations.

    Recent Tuberculosis Screening

    • Most schools and hospitals require healthcare workers to show documentation of recent tuberculosis screening or immunity.

    Educational Prerequisites

    • Your program may require you to have taken educational prerequisites, such as English composition, basic biology and chemistry courses, cultural diversity awareness, or possibly anatomy and physiology.

    Math Proficiency Test

    • The majority of LPN programs require applicants to either pass a math proficiency test or show documentation of having passed college algebra or a similar math course.

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