Howard Community College's Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate Program prepares graduates to assume careers as licensed practical nurses. Licensed practical nurses work under the direction of doctors and registered nurses in a variety of health care settings, including hospitals, extended care facilities, nursing homes, clinics, health maintenance organizations, doctors' offices and private homes caring for newborn infants, elderly patients and patients with longterm or chronic illness.
The primary responsibilities of licensed practical nurses in these settings encompass basic patient care, such as taking vital signs, preparing and administering treatments and medications including injections, assisting patients with hygienic care, and providing comfort and psychological support to patients.
The clinical component of the LPN program begins in the fall semester for both the day and evening/weekend options, and lasts 11 months.
Steps to Apply to the LPN Program
- Sign up for a required nursing information session.
- Submit an HCC application for admission.
- Take placement tests: All prospective nursing students must take the college's English placement test except those students who have completed a U.S. bachelor's degree at an accredited institution.
- Successfully complete the Nursing Admission Assessment.
- To be considered under the first admission period, applicants must complete this assessment and all prerequisite coursework by February 15.
- To be considered under the second admission period, applicants must complete this assessment and all prerequisite coursework by the end of the Spring semester.
- Complete the required coursework with the appropriate minimum prerequisite and overall college GPAs.
- Submit official college transcripts from all colleges attended: Complete an official transcript evaluation form and submit it to the Office of Admissions and Advising (RCF-242).
- Complete a supplemental application for admission to the Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate Program and submit it to the Office of Admissions and Advising (RCF-242). The application cycle runs between September 15 and February 15 of each school year. February 15 is the final deadline.
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Gainful Employment Disclosures Print Disclosure | Program Name: | 111 - Practical Nurse (LPN Training) | | Program Length (Credits/Weeks): | 43 - 44 / 60 weeks | CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs) Code: Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP)- provides a taxonomic scheme that supports the accurate tracking and reporting of fields of study and program completions activity | 51.3901 | SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) Code(s): | 29-2061.00 | | SOC Occupation(s): | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Charge Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse (CLINIC LPN), Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse (PEDIATRIC LPN), Clinic Nurse, Office Nurse, Private Duty Nurse, Triage Licensed Practical Nurse (TRIAGE LPN) | | SOC Occupation(s) Links: | http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-2061.00 | Tuition & Fees*: Tuition/fees- the amount charged to complete the program in a normal time-frame (see disclosures below) | In-County | Out-of-County | Out-of-State | | | $6,702.99 | $10,271.99 | $12,206.99 | Books & Supplies*: Books and Supplies- the amount of required books and supplies in order to complete a program | $2,090 | | *For completion within published program length | | Median Loan Debt, Title IV: Median Loan Debt- the middle value of loan debt students acquired during this program | $0 | Median Loan Debt, Private Loans: Median Loan Debt- the middle value of loan debt students acquired during this program | $0 | | Median Loan Debt, Institutional | $0 | On-time completion rate- the amount of time necessary for a student to complete all requirements for the program as provided in the institution’s catalog or other promotional materials
On-Time Completion Rate: (2011-2012 program graduates) |
| 12.5% | Placement Rate: | 80% | | Placement Rate Source/Methodology Description: | Based on the self-report of students seeking employment. |
Disclaimers:
Please note that information above is based on the following: - “Full-Time” enrollment status
- Placement into college-level courses
- Beginning the program during a fall term and completing courses in the appropriate sequence over major terms.
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Effective: July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012 |
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