Practical Nursing
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Cost & Financial Aid
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For complete information on current tuition costs, please see page 230 of the Academic Catalog.
Location Availability
Carrington College is proud to offer our Practical Nursing program at 2 locations around the U.S. To learn more about our locations, explore their pages.
Accreditation & Approvals
Carrington College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, 428 J Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814; 415 506 0234 an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information about accreditation, including the filing of complaints against member institutions, can be found at www.accjc.org/.
For comprehensive information on Carrington’s accreditation and approvals, visit carrington.edu/accreditation.
The Practical Nursing program at Carrington College at the campus located in Boise, Idaho is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, Georgia 30326, 404-975-5000.
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Practical Nursing program is Continuing Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at www.acenursing.org/search-programs/.
The Practical Nursing program at Carrington College at the campus located in Albuquerque, New Mexico is eligible for candidacy status with the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, Georgia 30326, 404-975-5000.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at www.acenursing.org/search-programs/.
Carrington College holds full approval for its Practical Nursing program and its associate degree professional nursing education program. The Idaho Board of Nursing issued a certificate of approval. Board offices are located at the Division of Occupational & Professional License (DOPL), 11341 West Chinden Blvd., Boise, ID 83714. Their mailing address is DOPL, P.O. Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0063. The Idaho Board of Nursing’s website is www.ibn.idaho.gov. Questions may be directed to HP-Licensing@dopl.idaho.gov or 208 577 2476.
The New Mexico Board of Nursing certifies that Carrington College is granted full approval with warning to offer Practical Nursing in the State of New Mexico, 6301 Indian School NE, Suite 710, Albuquerque, NM, 87110; mailing address PO Box 3628, Albuquerque, NM 87190, 505 841 8340, https:/bon.nm.gov/.
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Program Specific Disclosures
Licensure Exam Pass Rates
The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) requires that the following student achievement outcome data be made publicly available.
- Graduates’ success on the licensure and/or certification examination
- Students’ completion of the nursing program
- Graduates obtaining a job
To view this information for Carrington College’s ACEN – accredited nursing programs, click here
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Discover What It’s Like to Train to Become a Nurse at Carrington College
Career Opportunities
Nursing job duties vary depending on the level of nursing you are practicing and the state in which you are licensed. Typical job duties of an LPN or LVN include:1
- Monitor patients’ health, for example, by checking their blood pressure, heart rate, respiration rate, and oxygen saturation levels.
- Administer basic patient care, including changing bandages and inserting catheters
- Provide for the basic comfort of patients, such as helping them bathe or dress
- Discuss the care they are providing with patients and listen to their concerns
- Report patients’ status and concerns to registered nurses and doctors
- Keep records on patients’ health
What Will I Learn?
Medical Surgical Nursing
Mental Health Nursing
Pediatric Nursing
Anatomy and Physiology
Check Out Our Guide on Becoming a Practical Nurse
Licensed practical nurses provide basic medical care under the direction of a registered nurse. One benefit of a practical nursing position is that it is a quick way to enter the healthcare field. LPN is an entry-level nursing designation. Find out more in our career guide.
Practical Nursing FAQ
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What is vocational nursing?
A licensed practical nurse (LPN) is a medical professional trained to provide basic nursing care to patients. The education required to pursue a career as an LPN can often be completed in as few as 12 months, making it a quick and viable route toward a patient-focused career. Although there is no such thing as an LPN program within career education per se, Carrington College offers a Practical Nursing certificate program to prepare you to pursue licensure. Carrington College prepares students to take appropriate certification and licensure exams related to their individual majors. The College does not guarantee students will successfully pass these exams or be certified or licensed as a result of completing the program.
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What does a vocational nurse do?
Like licensed practical nurses (LPN), a licensed vocational nurse (LVN) provides basic patient care under the direct supervision of a registered nurse (RN). The biggest difference between the two nursing professionals is the name, with one more predominately used over the other in different parts of the country. Either way, for those who want to pursue a nursing career sooner rather than later, the education required to prepare for licensure as an LPN or LVN can often be completed in as little as 12 months. Then they could quickly pursue a career monitoring vitals, changing bandages, listening to patient concerns, maintaining records, and more.
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What is a practical nurse?
As with a licensed vocational nurse (LVN), a licensed practical nurse (LPN) is a medical professional trained to provide basic nursing care to patients. They work under the direction of RNs and other medical professionals. The difference between LPNs and LVNs is the name. Different parts of the country prefer one title over another. Either way, the education required to pursue a career as an LPN or LVN can often be completed in as few as 12 months, making it a quick and viable route toward a patient-focused career.
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How to become a licensed practical nurse?
The first step to becoming a professional nurse in any capacity is education. Once you have gained the skills and feel confident in your nursing ability, you will need to take and pass the National Council Licensure Exam for practical nurses (NCLEX-PN)* to earn your designation as a licensed vocational nurse (LVN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN). Whether you are looking for a Vocational Nursing or Practical Nursing program, Carrington College can help you quickly pursue entry-level career opportunities with our certificate programs that can be completed in as few as 12 months .
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www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/licensed-practical-and-licensed-vocational-nurses.htm#tab-2
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https://nursinglicensemap.com/nursing-specialties/licensed-practical-nurse/lvn-vs-lpn/
Disclosure:
*Carrington College prepares students to take appropriate certification and licensure exams related to their individual majors. The College does not guarantee students will successfully pass these exams or be certified or licensed as a result of completing the program.
