Roxbury Community College offers a certificate LPN program through the Division of Nursing and Allied Health. Students must complete 42 weeks of coursework and study. Most students who graduate typically work in skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers as charge nurses, a supervisory position. Prerequisite courses must be completed before admission, including general biology, intermediate algebra, psychology, English and composition, and human growth and development. Although no advanced standing will be given to nurse assistants or emergency medical technicians, an LPN-RN ladder program is offered.
Roxbury Community College, Division of Health Sciences
1234 Columbus Avenue, Suite 4-311
Boston, Massachusetts 02120
617-514-5313
rcc.mass.edu/nursing/Programs/PNC.asp
Quinsigamond Community College provides training to become a practical nurse. Students must complete prerequisite math, science and English courses before admission to the program. In addition to being approved by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Nursing, the program is accredited by the National League of Nursing (NLN). It is a full-time program lasting 40 weeks. Once the student completes the LPN program, she becomes eligible for the LPN-RN transition program. The LPN-RN program provides training for nurses to earn their registered nursing license.
Quinsigamond Community College
Practical Nursing Program
670 W. Boylston Street
Worcester, MA 01606
508-854-7477
qcc.edu/pages/lpn_new.html
Students interested in pursuing the certificate program in practical nursing at Northern Essex Community College must complete several pre-nursing courses prior to admission. Pre-nursing coursework includes: Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology I and II and Lifespan Psychology. The LPN program at Northern Essex Community College is accredited by the National League of Nursing (NLN). Their nursing program is competitive, and far more applications are received than can be accepted. They do maintain a waiting list, however.
Northern Essex Community College
Practical Nursing Program
45 Franklin Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
978-738-7447
necc.mass.edu/programs/health
North Shore Community College offers a 10-month practical nursing program leading to LPN licensure. A typical course of study includes: Microbiology, Pharmacology, Nutrition and Medical-Surgical Nursing. Students interested in enrolling in the program must submit three references and proof of proficiency in mathematics and English, either by college assessment or completion of coursework. Those who complete the practical nursing course become eligible for advanced standing in the registered nursing program.
North Shore Community College
Practical Nursing Department
1 Ferncroft Road
Danvers, Massachusetts 01923-0840
978-762-4000
northshore.edu/departments/dept?depcode=pnr