Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) care for people who are sick, injured, convalescent or disabled under the direction of physicians and registered nurses. 他们提供了 basic bedside care, which can include:
- Function in the role of charge nurse providing supervision and delegation to CNAs in long term care settings
- Applies nursing skills, concepts and judgment in selected clinical settings
- Performs a variety of basic procedures based on sound scientific evidence
- Starts and monitors select IV fluids to include fluids for hydration and antibiotics
- Monitors, measures and performs dressing changes for a variety of wounds
- Administers medication via a variety of different routes: oral, intradermal, subcutaneous, 和肌内
- Coordinates care with other disciplines to revolve around a patient-centered approach
- Knowledge of and performance of activities of daily living to promote health maintenance 和推广
- Teaches the client and family skills and practices which can be used following discharge
- Administers palliative care and provides support and comfort to the client and family when death is the inevitable outcome
- Assist in the development of care plans and assuring compliance
- Potential for advancing to management in long term care or selected settings
In one year you will gain quick entry into the nursing field from an accredited practical nursing program and you'll receive hands-on experience and excellent instruction in 我们的 state-of-the-art Health Science Institute.
Professional Certification/Licensure
In addition, you'll be prepared to take the National Council of State Boards of Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). Completing the program does not guarantee licensing from the State Board of Nursing. For additional information visit the Miss我们的i State Board of Nursing website.
Accreditation
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由 Miss我们的i State Board of Nursing (MSBON)
3605 Miss我们的i Boulevard, P.O. 656箱
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0656
573.751.0681电话
573.751.0075传真
800.735.2966年TTY
800.735.2466的声音
pr.mo.gov /护理.asp
To send comments about the program to the Miss我们的i State Board of Nursing, email pv.nursing@theextremes.net 或拨打816.604.4175.
职业生涯
lpn做什么: Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required. (O-NET).
Faster than average projected growth employment from 2022-2032 for Licensed Practical
and Licensed Vocational Nurses with an annual median salary of $56,030 in Miss我们的i.
访问 Occupational Information Network (O*NET) to view salary information, employment outlook and personal characteristics needed 对于这个职业.
项目成本
| Credit h我们的s needed | 52.5 - 56.5 |
|---|---|
| 在地区 cost per credit h我们的 $121 | $6,352.50-$6,836.50 |
| Out of District / Metro Rate cost per credit h我们的 $237 | $12,442.50-$13,390.50 |
| Out of State / International cost per credit h我们的 $320 | $16,800.00-$18,080.00 |
| 其他费用 | |
| 书 | $1,000.00 |
| Supplies (scrubs, practice bag, stethoscope, etc.) | $500.00 |
| EHR GO Perfect EHR per the program | $120.00 |
| $400.00 per c我们的se for program fees | $4,000.00 |
| Immunizations (varies) | n/a |
| Clinical Student (Background check) | $130.00 |
| Family Safety Care Registry: (Student must obtain) | $15.00 |
| NCLEX fee (Pearson VUE testing) | $200.00 |
| Background check (Miss我们的i State Board of Nursing requirement to be performed three months prior to graduation) | $50.00 |
| Total Program Costs | |
| 在地区 | $12,367.50-$12,851.50 |
| Out of District / Metro Rate | $18,457.50-$19,405.50 |
| Out of State / International | $22,815.00-$24,0495.00 |
This program meets the educational requirements for national board certification and licensure for Miss我们的i and Kansas.