Licensed Practical Nursing
Hands-on training for safe, compassionate care to prepare you for a career in healthcare.
Gain hands-on clinical and simulation experience, learn evidence-based interventions, and develop professional communication and accountability skills as you prepare for a career as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Graduates are eligible for NYS licensure and the NCLEX-PN exam, ready to provide safe, holistic care across healthcare settings.
Program Advantages
The Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) certificate program prepares students to work under the direct supervision of other licensed health care personnel such as registered nurses, nurse practitioners, physician’s assistants, physicians, dentists, or podiatrists in a health care setting. Courses are sequential and progress from simple to more complex concepts involving direct care of clients. Learning is enhanced using skill practice, clinical experiences, and simulation for a hands-on approach to gain expertise in a variety of health care facilities. Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to apply for licensure in NYS and sit for the NCLEX-PN licensure exam.
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Utilize standards of care to provide safe, holistic, quality care to diverse populations in a variety of health care settings respecting the dignity, diversity, equity, inclusion, and self-determination of clients and families.
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication with clients, significant others, and all members of the health care team to work collaboratively in the provision of safe and effective care.
- Select evidenced based interventions in the provision of nursing care based on a plan of care determined by a registered professional nurse or other authorized licensed health care provider that ensure client's safety, comfort, dignity, and self-esteem consistent with their developmental stage.
- Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for nursing practice within the scope of the licensed practical nurse, including continued learning and further personal and professional development.
US Dept of Labor
| 2023 Median Pay | $59,730/year or $28.72/hour |
| No. of Jobs in 2023 | 657,800 |
| Job Outlook | 3% (As fast as average) |
| Employment Change for 2023-2033 | 16,900 |
Program Details
Courses You May Take
PNUR1006: PN Fundmntls of Nursing Theory
Credits: 0-6
PSYC1023: Human Development
Credits: 3
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Entrance Requirements
Required
- Algebra
- Biology (Living Environment)
Recommended
- Chemistry
SKILLS YOU'LL LEARN
In the Licensed Practical Nursing program at Alfred State, you will gain the skills needed to care for patients in many different settings. You will learn how to take vital signs, give medicines safely, and help patients with their daily needs. You will also practice communication skills to work with patients, families, and other members of the health care team. Hands-on labs and clinical training will prepare you to give safe and supportive care while building your confidence as a nurse.
Facilities and Labs
Alfred State provides labs, equipment, and learning spaces that mirror the tools and technology used in the real world.
With 200+ labs on campus and experiential learning in every major, you’ll work with the same resources the pros use and be ready for the workplace on day one.
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