Nursing, Practical/Vocational (LPN)

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Topics of Study

In Nursing, Practical/Vocational (LPN) you will learn to:

• Do practical nursing
• Work under the direction of a registered nurse or doctor
• Study subjects such as anatomy, physiology, surgical nursing, pediatrics, obstetrics, psychiatric nursing, nutrition, and first aid
• Watch over patients and manage their care
• Be familiar with nursing ethics
• Get along well with patients
• Organize patient care

Degrees

The following certificate(s)/degree(s) in Nursing, Practical/Vocational (LPN) will prepare you for jobs like the ones listed:

• Certificate or 2-year degree: practical or vocational nurse, nurse aide, home health aide; work in hospitals, nursing homes, mental health hospitals, and community health centers