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Licensed Practical Nurse Programs Overview

LVN/LPN

Licensed Vocational Nurses, also called Licensed Practical Nurses are essential members of health care teams providing care to patients in hospitals, clinics, private medical practices, nursing homes, home health care, hospice and many other health care settings. A Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works under the direction of a registered nurse or physician and provides basic patient care and services.

The requirements to become an LVN or LPN include the completion of a state-approved nursing program and successful completion of a licensing exam. Nursing programs for this level of nursing are generally one year in length and focus on a general nursing and health curriculum.

To apply for a state-approved LVN/LPN licensing program, applicants will need to have a high school diploma or equivalent, although a few nursing programs will accept applicants that have not yet achieved this.

If you are interested in becoming an LVN or LPN and entering the rewarding field of nursing, browse the below list of colleges offering this degree program.

Online Colleges Offering Nursing Degrees

Accreditation  

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .

Accreditation  

Western Governors University is the only university to have received simultaneous accreditation by four regional accrediting commissions. Currently, WGU’s "home" accrediting commission is the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, the same organization that accredits such leading institutions as the University of Washington, University of Oregon, University of Utah, Brigham Young University, and other public and private colleges. WGU is also nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). WGU is the first online university to receive NCATE accreditation for its degree programs that lead to teacher licensure from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). WGU’s Health Informatics program is now accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). WGU’s Nursing programs are CCNE accredited.

Accreditation  

The University of Saint Mary Online is accreditated by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

Accreditation  

Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).

Accreditation  

UMassOnline is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

Arizona Campus Colleges Offering Nursing Programs

Accreditation  

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .

California Campus Colleges Offering Nursing Programs

Programs Offered  
  • Vocational
    Programs Offered  
    • Vocational
      Programs Offered  
      • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Healthcare Management
      • Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN/B)
      • Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Nursing/Nursing Leadership in Health Care Systems

      Idaho Campus Colleges Offering Nursing Programs

      Programs Offered  
      • Vocational

        Minnesota Campus Colleges Offering Nursing Programs

        Accreditation  

        Rasmussen College has been awarded Regional Accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).

        Alaska Campus Colleges Offering Nursing Programs

        Accreditation  

        Grand Canyon University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.

        Accreditation  

        Kaplan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

        Florida Campus Colleges Offering Nursing Programs

        Accreditation  

        Keiser University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097) to award certificates and degrees at the associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels.

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        Nursing Salaries
        Certified Nursing Assistant
        $23,000
        Registered Nursing
        $53,000
        Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
        $73,000
        Licensed Practical Nurse
        $40,000
         * Based on 5 years experience