How to Become an LPN in Thirteen Months
A licensed practical nurse (LPN) helps people restore their health. They also help people recover from injuries. A LPN typically record vitals, bath and help patients with mobility. In addition, LPNs collect samples and perform laborary tests. A person can complete the requirements of becoming an LPN in 13 months. It requires entering a state-approved LPN program and licensure.
Other People Are Reading
Instructions
-
-
1
Enroll in a LPN course at a college, hospital or health care facility. Typically to be eligible for enrollment, you need a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
-
2
Complete requirements of the LPN program. Typical requirements include coursework in anatomy, first aid, pediatrics and medical-surgical nursing.
Once you have completed the requirements of the program, you will need to take the National Council Licensure Examination or the NCLEX-PN to become a licensed LPN.
-
-
3
Obtain and complete a license application from the state that you desire to become licensed. Submit the application to the board of nursing in the state you want to be licensed in.
-
4
Register for the National Council Licensure Exam once you have received notification that you meet the qualifications for licensure. Do this online or by mail. Do so online by going to pearsonvue.com/nclex.
Notify your state board of nursing on mailing procedures if you want to mail your form.
-
5
Prepare for the National Council Licensure Examination. Study information, such as patient care.
-
6
Schedule to take the test. Take the test at your designated location for your state.
-
1
Tips & Warnings
Go to the Board of Nursing website to get more licensure information. Click on your jurisdiction on the map in the middle of the site's homepage.
Do not practice as a LPN without being properly licensed.
References
Resources
- Photo Credit nurse chris image by John Keith from Fotolia.com
