Online Certification Degree in Licensed Vocational Nurse

It is relatively easy to become an LPN and by entering this career field, you will have many more options in the health care career field. LPNs do not make much money and are often given tasks such as direct patient care (injections, feeding, dressing minor wounds, cleaning bedpans, changing soiled sheets, etc.), monitoring and reporting, and medical testing (collect samples and perform basic laboratory tests). However, the benefits are that it is set in the health care industry and has many opportunities for advancement or specialization. LPNs, with further education and training, can decide to enter one of many different branches of the health care industry. There are many different positions, specializations, and work environments open; becoming an LPN is more of a launch pad for these exciting, diverse career paths!

Online Licensed Vocational Nurse Certification

Every state and the District of Columbia require LVNs (licensed vocational nurses, also known as LPNs, or licensed practical nurses) to be licensed to practice. To become licensed to practice, individuals must successfully complete a practical nurse program and pass an examination. There are several online certificate programs.

Some courses that nurse programs typically offer or include are: safe and effective care environment, health promotion and maintenance, psychosocial integrity, physiological integrity, basic care, CPR and first aid, monitoring patients, conducting basic medical procedures and tests, anatomy and physiology, medical-surgical nursing, pediatrics, obstetrics, psychiatric nursing, administration of drugs, and nutrition.

Online Colleges Offering Licensed Vocational Nurse Degrees

Accreditation  

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

Accreditation  

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

Accreditation  

Post University Online is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.

Accreditation  

Accredited by COMTA (Commission for Massage Therapy Accreditation), an agency listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency. Approved provider of continuing education credits (CEU’s) by the National Certification Board for Massage Therapy and Bodywork.

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