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概述:实用护理文凭课程
The Practical Nursing diploma is a 37-48 credit program (varies by campus) which prepares you for a career as a practical nurse. The diploma program provides students with fundamental knowledge and skills in human growth and development, nursing fundamentals, medical terminology, medical surgical nursing, and much more.
Career-focused curriculum
Discover the crucial knowledge and skills required to succeed in your work and build a foundation for continued career growth.
Flexible schedule
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Virtual services
获得广泛的虚拟服务, including academic advising, tutoring, support services, 技术支持和图书馆服务.
Lifelong support
We support your ongoing career advancement by providing comprehensive, personalized student services with lifelong career coaching.
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Locations
On-campus program locations
The Herzing University Practical Nursing program is available at 8 ground campus locations, each offering extensive student resources and support as you pursue your PN diploma.
Herzing University - Akron
实用护理课程(LPN预备)
1600 South Arlington St, 100
Akron, OH 44306
View the Akron PN curriculum.
280 West Valley Avenue
Birmingham, AL 35209
View the Birmingham PN curriculum.
15895 W. Bluemound Road
Brookfield, WI 53005
View the Brookfield PN curriculum.
Herzing University - Kenosha
实用护理课程(LPN预备)
5800 7th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53140
View the Kenosha PN curriculum.
Herzing University - Madison
实用护理课程(LPN预备)
5218 East Terrace Drive
Madison, WI 53718
View the Madison PN curriculum.
100 Centerview Dr., Suite 100
Nashville, TN 37214
View the Nashville PN curriculum.
Herzing University - Orlando
实用护理课程(LPN预备)
1865 SR 436
Winter Park, FL 32792
View the Orlando PN curriculum.
Herzing University - Tampa
实用护理课程(LPN预备)
3632 Queen Palm Drive
Tampa, FL 33619
View the Tampa PN curriculum.
Online Pathways
其他在线途径(注册护士预备)
While the practical nursing program does offer the opportunity to complete general education courses online, it is not an online program.1 You will need to take nursing classes in-person at one of our campuses in Alabama, Florida, Tennessee, Ohio, or Wisconsin.
你将来会成为一名注册护士吗? We do offer alternative online nursing pathways to students who want to become an RN, and an additional online associate degree option for those whose GPA is too low to qualify for nursing school right now.
1. All courses in Orlando and Tampa are delivered either on-campus or in a hybrid modality.
1
Choose the BSN path
You may be eligible to apply for our online pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Bridge options available for practical nurses, paramedics, military medics, cardiovascular technologists, and respiratory therapists.
2
Prepare for a BSN
Enroll in a pre-nursing AS program and improve your GPA to qualify for the BSN program.
3
Pursue a master’s degree
Non-nursing bachelor’s degree holders have the option to choose an online MSN program.
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担任持牌执业护士(LPN)
As an LPN, you'll provide basic nursing care under the direction of registered nurses (RNs) and physicians in a wide variety of healthcare settings; including hospitals, doctor's offices, nursing homes, 临终关怀和紧急护理诊所.
作为一名注册护士，你的职责可能包括:
- 记录患者生命体征和病史
- 更换绷带，插入静脉或导尿管
- 维护和更新患者记录
- Ensuring patients' comfort —for example, by helping them bathe
- Listening to patients' concerns and providing reports to RNs and doctors
执业护士排名第一 美国最好的医疗支持工作 for 2023 by U.S. News & World Report.
Job Outlook
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses is 预计从2022年到2032年将增长5%，快于全美的平均水平.S. occupations.*
Now is an excellent time to begin earning the education you need to get a fast start in your nursing career and earn a practical nursing diploma in as little as 1 year.
Faq
Frequently Asked Questions
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Because many hospitals are upping their educational requirements for nurses in general, the demand for LPNs in hospitals is falling relative to registered nurses with an associate’s or bachelor’s degree.
However, any claim they are being “phased out” isn’t accurate. 疗养院对护士的需求仍然很大, assisted living facilities, 家庭护理和许多其他环境. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts job opportunities for LPNs will rise approximately 5% from 2022-2032.*
The landscape is changing, but LPNs remain a vital contributor in the nursing community.
考虑以LPN为职业?
Your first step is to get a hands-on education to learn the fundamentals of nursing in a career-focused program. Herzing University's practical nursing program combines classwork with clinical experiences to help you earn your diploma and prepare you to become an LPN in as few as 12 months. Our program is available at several of our ground campuses:
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn an average salary of $60,790 per year ($29.23 per hour).* Discover the 执业护士的平均工资 broken down by state.
Quite simply, yes! A PN diploma and a job as a LPN is a great way to quickly get involved in the nursing profession and get a better feel for what it means to be a nurse. Earning your diploma helps get you into a career with above average pay, and can springboard you into the next level of nursing education should you choose to continue advancing your education and career.
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While practical nurses (LPN) and medical assistants often perform similar tasks, 有几个关键的区别需要注意, including:
- Educational requirements
- Average salary
- Scope of practice
- Ongoing career opportunities
- Future outlook for jobs
Learn more about the difference between practical nursing and medical assisting and how to go from MA to LPN.
PN program coursework is meant to be challenging, but not impossible. As a Herzing student you’ll find support every step of the way, from faculty, staff, instructors and other students enrolled in the program. You’re never alone—and never be afraid to ask for help when you need it!
Learn more about how hard nursing school is at Herzing University, and read some testimonials from former students describing their experience.
Potential employers may prefer a candidate with experience as a CNA, but it’s not necessarily a requirement for getting a job as an LPN (same goes for going from CNA to RN).
You aren't required to go from CNA to LPN and there is no prerequisite to be a CNA before enrolling in the Herzing University PN program.
而注册护士(RN)及 持牌执业护士(LPN) often work together in collaboration in hospitals and other healthcare facilities, 他们的角色和责任非常不同. Learn more about the biggest differences between practical nurses (LPN/LVN) and registered nurses (RN).
No, there are no accredited PN programs that are 100% online. LPN programs describing themselves as “online” will offer a hybrid option where you can take some classes online to supplement your primary classroom coursework.
Students enrolled in the Herzing PN program may complete general education courses online—but the bulk of the coursework must be completed on campus.
Ultimately there is no replacement for real hands-on clinical experience, practice in simulation labs and direct in-person support from nursing instructors with real healthcare experience. Learning the skills required to become an LPN requires the live educational experience to become an excellent Licensed Practical Nurse.
You may find some programs offering 6 month or 9 month paths to a PN diploma to become an LPN. Be mindful that accelerated diploma/degree programs aren’t for everyone and such a fast track can be overwhelming. If you’re considering a few months’ difference in time as a tipping point in your decision, remember the quality of your education is most important!
Herzing University’s 1-year PN diploma program gets you an excellent hands-on education in a short amount of time. You’ll learn the foundational concepts and skills in nursing needed to excel in your new career as an LPN.
尽管大多数执业护士在养老院工作, 退休社区或辅助生活设施, many LPNs work in:
- Physician's offices
- Hospitals
- Colleges
- Insurance carriers
- Home care
- Community food and housing
You can see a full industry profile for Licensed Practical Nurses from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Herzing的学生体验
我之所以选择赫兹，是因为这里有敬业的教师. Everyone was so supportive!
Megan Kennamer
护理专业学生|伯明翰校区我立志追求成为一名护士的梦想, 知道平衡工作是很有挑战性的, family, and school.
Kristina Thomas
布鲁克菲尔德/密尔沃基校区护理专业学生Though nursing school is tough and there will be a time that you want to give up, don't! It's all worth it in the end!
Danielle Baldwin
护理专业学生|基诺沙校区The support I received from the staff at Herzing University during my toughest moments reinforced my determination to succeed, not just for myself, 而是为了给我的孩子们树立一个坚强的榜样.
Rayisha Moore
布鲁克菲尔德/密尔沃基校区护理专业学生My wife is a nurse and she is my hero that inspired me to become one. Nurses have a chance to make a real difference in someone's life, and I wanted to be a part of that.
John Santurri
护理专业学生|奥兰多校区I knew for a while that I wanted to be a doctor but didn’t know how to make that happen. That’s when I found Herzing’s one-year LPN program and I knew it would be the perfect step for someone like me.
Gail Radecki
布鲁克菲尔德/密尔沃基校区护理专业学生Disclosures
Accreditation & Disclosures
- 1. All courses in Orlando or Tampa are delivered on campus.
Herzing University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
2023 Calendar Year
| Campus | NCLEX® Pass Ratei | Completion Rate | Completion Rate 150% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | 85.71% | 30.51% | 32.20% |
| Birmingham | 100.00% | 15.97% | 18.49% |
| Brookfield | 82.81% | 29.46% | 32.14% |
| Kenosha | 84.44% | 29.31% | 31.90% |
| Madison | 100.00% | 36.11% | 38.89% |
| Nashvilleii | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Orlando | 85.71% | 23.08% | 28.21% |
| Tampa | 100.00% | 25.94% | 28.44% |
iNCLEX® pass rates reflect the rates as published by the respective board of nursing. iiThe Nashville Campus will not graduate their first cohort of PN students until 2024. | |||
*美国劳工统计局(BLS).S. Department of Labor, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 2023 / Occupational Outlook Handbook 2022. BLS estimates do not represent entry-level wages and/or salaries. Multiple factors, including prior experience, age, geography market in which you want to work and degree field, 会影响职业成果和收入吗. Herzing neither represents that its graduates will earn the average salaries calculated by BLS for a particular job nor guarantees that graduation from its program will result in a job, promotion, 加薪或其他职业发展.
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