Friday, January 29, 2010

Accredited Lpn Schools

Nursing can be a rewarding career.


When searching for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) school to attend, choosing one that is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) increases the likelihood that a quality education will be obtained and that you will not have any problems obtaining a nursing license from your state's Board of Nursing. Searching the NLNAC's website is one useful method in searching for an accredited LPN school.


Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College


Located in Cumberland, Kentucky, Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College offers a a two-semester LPN program accredited by the NLNAC. The full-time program has classes that meet Mondays, Thursday and Fridays during the daytime hours. Clinical rotations are held at hospitals, long-term care facilities, schools and clinics in the local area during the day on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Though not required, students are eligible to continue their educations in the college's Registered Nurse (RN) program upon completion of the LPN program.


Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College


700 College Road


Cumberland, KY 40823


606-589-2145


southeast.kctcs.edu


Pueblo Community College


Pueblo Community College, located in Pueblo, Colorado, offers a an LPN program accredited by the NLNAC. The program typically takes students three to four semesters to complete, depending upon how many prerequisite classes the student must complete and his score on the Test of Essential Academic Skills exam. If the student does not pass the TEAS test, remediation must be successfully completed prior to admission to the program. Students must pass three biology classes, one English class and one psychology class with a C or better to be admitted to the program.


Pueblo Community College


900 West Orman Ave.


Pueblo, CO 81004


719-549-3483


pcc.cccoes.edu


Meridian Community College


Located in Meridian, Mississippi, Meridian Community College offers a one-year NLNAC accredited LPN program. The full-time programs admits students twice each year, in the spring and the fall. Classes meet during the daytime hours Mondays through Wednesdays. Clinical rotations are scheduled at hospitals, clinics, schools, doctors' offices and nursing homes in the local area during the early morning and afternoon hours on Thursdays and Fridays.


Meridian Community College


910 Hwy. 19 N.


Meridian, MS 39307


601-484-8745


meridiancc.edu

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