Diploma Program
护理实践课程
Online & Campus Classes
CLASSES START
Jul 8th
12 Mo. Program Length | 37-48 Credits |
On-campus Format | 8 学校的位置 |
Diploma Program
护理实践课程
Online & Campus Classes
Earn a diploma in practical nursing and become possible
| Accreditation | Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission |
|---|---|
| Program length | 少则12个月 |
| Transfer credit | 最多27个认可学分 |
| Format | Online general education classes + core on-campus courses1 |
| QuickPaths | Build on a PN diploma to advance your nursing education into a future degree program faster (ASN, BSN, MSN) |
满意度
Our overall student satisfaction rate, according to the 2023 Herzing Graduate Survey.
满意度
Our overall student satisfaction rate, according to the 2023 Herzing Graduate Survey.
Overview: 实际的护理 Diploma Program
The 实际的护理 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, 护理学基础, 医学术语, 内科外科护理, and much more.
注重职业发展课程
Discover the crucial knowledge and skills required to succeed in your work and build a foundation for continued career growth.
灵活的安排
We work hard to help you maintain school-life balance, striving to be as flexible as possible for busy non-traditional students.
有经验的教师
Get face-to-face instruction from experienced and credentialed faculty with real-world success in the field.
一生的支持
We support your ongoing career advancement by providing comprehensive, personalized student services with lifelong career coaching.
滚动招生
No application deadlines to worry about. Apply when you’re ready and prepare to get started soon.
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校内幸运28计划地点
The Herzing大学 实际的护理 program is available at 8 ground campus locations, each offering extensive student resources and support as you pursue your PN diploma.
Herzing大学 - Brookfield
实际的护理 program (LPN prep)
15895 W. Bluemound Road
布鲁克菲尔德，威斯康星州53005
View the 布鲁克菲尔德PN课程.
Herzing大学 - Nashville
实际的护理 program (LPN prep)
100 Centerview博士., Suite 100
纳什维尔，田纳西州37214
View the 纳什维尔PN课程.
Alternative online pathways (RN prep)
While the 护理实践课程 does offer the opportunity to complete general education courses online, 这不是一个在线课程.1 You will need to take nursing classes in-person at one of our campuses in Alabama, Florida, Tennessee, Ohio, or Wisconsin.
Is a career as a Registered Nurse (RN) in your future? 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. 选择BSN路径
You may be eligible to apply for our online pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. Bridge options available for 护士, paramedics, military medics, cardiovascular technologists, and 呼吸治疗师.
在线BSN计划2. 准备BSN
Enroll in a pre-nursing AS program and improve your GPA to qualify for the BSN program.
General Studies - Pre-Nursing3. 攻读硕士学位
Non-nursing bachelor’s degree holders have the option to choose an online MSN program.
MSN -直接进入程序Now Through June 30th
Natalie Hassan Became Possible
Experienced PN program faculty helped Natalie both professionally and personally, changing her life for the better in many ways.
Careers
Working as a Licensed Practical Nurse (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, 医生的办公室, nursing homes, hospice and urgent care clinics.
Working as an LPN, your duties may include:
- Taking patient vital signs and histories
- Changing bandages, inserting IVs or catheters
- Maintaining and updating patient records
- Ensuring patients' comfort —for example, by helping them bathe
- Listening to patients' concerns and providing reports to RNs and doctors
Licensed Practical Nurse ranked as the #13 Best Health Care Support Jobs in America for 2023 by U.S. News & World Report.
Job Outlook
根据 劳工统计局, employment of licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses is 预计会增加 5% from 2022-2032, faster than the average across all U.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.
常见 Questions
While Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) often work together in collaboration in hospitals and other healthcare facilities, their roles and responsibilities are very different. 了解更多有关 biggest differences between 护士 (LPN/LVN) and registered nurses (RN).
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. LPNs remain in demand in nursing homes, 辅助生活设施, home care and many other environments. The 劳工统计局 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.
Considering a career as an LPN?
Your first step is to get a hands-on education to learn the fundamentals of nursing in a career-focused program. Herzing大学 护理实践课程 combines classwork with clinical experiences to help you earn your diploma and prepare you to become an LPN in 少则12个月. Our program is available at several of our ground campuses:
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!
了解更多关于 护士学校好难啊 at Herzing大学, and read some testimonials from former students describing their experience.
很简单，是的! 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.
We can help you come to a better determination. Send us a request for more information and we can answer any questions you have about the PN program, and discuss how beneficial it can be for you to become a LPN.
While 护士 (LPN) and medical assistants often perform similar tasks, there are a few key differences to be aware of, including:
- 教育需求
- Average salary
- 业务范围
- Ongoing career opportunities
- 未来就业前景
了解更多有关 difference between practical nursing and medical assisting and 如何从MA到LPN.
根据 劳工统计局, licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses earn an average salary of $55,860 per year ($26.86 per hour).* Discover the average salary for a licensed practical nurse 按州分类.
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大学’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.
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.
Although the majority of LPNs work in nursing homes, retirement communities or 辅助生活设施, 许多lpn工作在:
- 医生的办公室
- Hospitals
- Colleges
- 保险公司
- Home care
- 社区食品和住房
You can see a full industry profile for Licensed Practical Nurses from the 劳工统计局.
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Disclosures & accreditation
1. All courses in Orlando or Tampa are delivered on campus.
Herzing大学 is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. 教育部.
| Program | Completion Rate | 通过率(NCSBN)* |
|---|---|---|
| Akron Campus: Associate of Applied Science in Nursing | 43.52% | 72.97% |
| Birmingham Campus: Associate of Science in Nursing | 46.96% | 91.43% |
| Birmingham Campus: 实际的护理 | 23.91% | 100% |
| Orlando Campus: Associate of Science in Nursing | 28.24% | 78.51% |
Note (1): NCLEX Pass Rate is based on first time exam takers from January 1, 2022年至12月31日, 2022.
*Official Data is still under review by NCSBN.
Note (2): Program Completion Rate calculation for students who complete the program of study on-time begins with calculating enrollment on the first day of the first nursing course and ends with completion of course required for conferral of the degree. Data presented is in the aggregate for students who started the program in 2020.
* 劳工统计局 (BLS), U.S. 劳工部, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 2022 / Occupational Outlook Handbook 2022. BLS estimates do not represent entry-level wages and/or salaries. 多种因素, 包括之前的经验, age, geography market in which you want to work and degree field, will affect career outcomes and earnings. 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, salary increase or other career growth.
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