LPN Programs

Interest in LPN Programs has increased over the last few years as demand for nurses has increased.   Here is an outline of what material is covered in this program.  The LPN Program is a two year, full-time program that teaches students how to provide care to patients in hospital and health agency agencies.  The typical program covers the following material.

Nursing I

This class is an introduction to Nursing and covers common health problems that are handled by LPN’s.  The material covered here include Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, health ethical and legal issues, cancer, common adult health issues and geriatric nursing.  During this class, you will also learn about pharmacology and medication administration.  This class meets for 6 hours per week and then there is 112 hours of clinical training during the term.

Nursing II

This class focuses on the nursing theory regarding chronic adult health problems, specifically for renal, cardiac, reparatory, and neuromuscular disorders.  This class meets for 6 hours per week and then there is 150 hours of clinical training during the term.

Nursing III

This class focuses on the family nursing Care from Pregnancy through Adolescence, specifically on the physical and emotional needs of the family, including care for the childbearing mother and pediatric care.  This class meets for 6 hours per week and then there is 150 hours of clinical training during the term.

Nursing IV

This class focuses on the acute health care problems experienced by adult and Geriatric patients. This class meets for 6 hours per week and then there is 160 hours of clinical training during the term.

This is a quick outline of the material covered in most of the LPN Programs around the country.  Each program is different and your LPN Nursing Schools material may vary slightly, however you will find the fundamentals of the program to be similar.