Practical Nursing School

Frequently Asked Questions

• How to become an LPN?
  The path to becoming an LPN is a straightforward one. However, that doesn’t mean that there might not be challenges along the way. To land an LPN position as an applicant, you need to meet some specific criteria: Meet the education and training requirements: Just as with any other medical profession, becoming an LPN requires the completion of an accredited PN program. Such a program can be completed in as little as nine months. Enrolling in a PN program requires a high school diploma, a GED recognized by the Department of Education, or an officially evaluated foreign equivalent. As a graduate of the program, you’ll obtain a diploma and be well-prepared to sit for the National Council Licensure PN (NCLEX-PN) exam. Obtain licensure: After getting your diploma, the next step includes gaining proper licenses or certifications from the state where you intend to work. To begin working as an LPN, you must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). Our PN program prepares you to sit for the National Council Licensure PN (NCLEX-PN) exam, earn your license, and begin practicing as an LPN.
• How long does it take to become an LPN?
  As one of the shortest programs of its kind in Ohio, our Licensed Practical Nursing program can be completed in just nine short months and will prepare you to sit for the National Council Licensure PN (NCLEX-PN) exam, earn your license, and begin practicing as an LPN.
• What does an LPN do?
  Being in the front line of nursing, practical nurses are the patient’s first contact. The job description is quite broad, but to put it simply, practical nurses care for sick or injured patients. They’re responsible for a range of duties, including: Monitoring patients, Checking their vital signs and medical history, Inserting IVs, Reporting to RNs and doctors, Performing routine assessments, Changing bandages, Ensuring patient comfort, etc. The details of the job responsibilities can depend on the work setting and “scope of practice” state regulations. However, you can expect to provide similar hands-on patient care regardless of your employer or location.
• What is the difference between an LPN and an RN?
  A practical nurse (PN) and a registered nurse (RN) are both healthcare professionals, but there are some key differences between the two—they have different levels of education, training, and responsibilities. A PN typically has a shorter education and training than an RN. A practical nurse is educated and trained to perform routine, standardized tasks under the supervision of an RN or a physician. They may care for patients in hospitals, long-term care facilities, or homes, and their responsibilities include administering medication, monitoring vital signs, and providing basic bedside care. A registered nurse, on the other hand, has a higher education and training level. An RN typically has a college degree in nursing and must pass a national licensure examination to practice. RNs have a more advanced understanding of nursing theory and the nursing process and are responsible for more complex patient care tasks. They may also have supervisory responsibilities over practical nurses and other healthcare workers. RNs may practice in a wide range of healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, schools, and patient homes. To sum up, PNs are more focused on hands-on care and implement care plans set up by RNs and physicians, while RNs have a more advanced understanding of nursing theory, are responsible for more complex patient care tasks, and have a supervisory role over LPNs and other healthcare staff.