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Practical Nursing
A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a vital part of the healthcare system and is responsible for providing patients with essential care.
Why this Program?
Complete the course in just 1 year
Job Security: Ohio is a leader in LPN job opportunities.
Competitive Wages: Median pay for LPNS is $46,240/year or $ 22.30 per hour.
Growth: This career path is expected to grow by 12% in the coming years.
The Next Cohort Begins:
April 1, 2024
Healthcare Workers Are In High Demand
Program topics are specific to health care and provide over 400 hours of lab and clinical experience preparing students for entry-level employment as practical nurses. Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN exam.
Upper Valley Career Center Practical Nursing faculty is comprised of highly caring and qualified instructors. All nursing instructors are licensed by the State of Ohio Board of Nursing and are certified by the State Department of Education.
An LPN can work in many healthcare settings including:
Long Term Care Facilities
Memory Care Facilities
Private Homes
Clinics
Schools
Physicians offices
Hospice
Hospitals
Program Admission Requirements
Applicant must:
Have a high school or state issued diploma.
Pass required standards on pre-entrance test which evaluates math and reading skills.
Complete the FAFSA and meet with Financial Aid.
Program Outline
Term 1 | Term 2 |
Anatomy & Physiology I | Nursing Principles II |
Nursing Principles I | Pharmacology III |
Issues and Trends I | Maternal Child Nursing |
Pharmacology I | Clinical (Maternal) |
Mental Health Concepts | Clinical (Nursing Principles) |
Pharmacology II | Medical Surgical Nursing I |
Geriatrics | Pharmacology IV |
Clinical (Geriatrics) | Clinical (Nursing Principles Community Health) |
Term 3A | Term 3B |
Medical Surgical Nursing II | Medical Surgical Nursing III |
Pediatrics | Issues and Trends II |
Clinical (Pediatrics) | Preceptorship |
Clinical (Medical-Surgical) | |
Start Dates
Date | Days | Time | Hours /Cost | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Spring and Fall Start Dates | Mon-Fri | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm | 1356 Hrs / $ 17,897 | HSC |
*Cost includes books, uniforms, and lab fees and is subject to change.
Enrollment Process
Schedule a WorkKeys appointment
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid,(FAFSA).
School code: 014058
The Upper Valley Career Center Adult Division Practical Nursing Program has FULL Approval Status with the Ohio Board of Nursing.
Entry-Level Career Opportunities
Physician’s Office
Hospital
Nursing facilities
Home health care services
Military nursing
Travel nursing
Hospice
Urgent care
Advanced Career Opportunities
With advanced education, there are many career options in the healthcare field, including:
Registered Nurse
Labor and Delivery Nurse
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Nurse Practitioner
Midwife
Flight Nurse
Nurse Anesthetist
Nurse Educator
Graduation and Employment Rates
*based on ACCSC's Annual Report for 2023
School of Practical Nursing (Information represents the following Cohorts: April 2021 and October 2021)
47 Students Started / 27 Graduates / 60% Graduation Rate
23 Graduates Employed In Field / 85% Employment Placement in Field