Overview of LPN Program (Information updated January 16, 2008)
- The Licensed Practical Nurse program is a 4 quarter, 81 credit college program.
- LPN program starts once a year in the summer quarter.
- Upon successful completion of the four-quarter program at SSCC
students earn a Certificate in Practical Nursing and are qualified
to take the Washington State exam to become a licensed practical
nurse.
- Students may choose to earn additional general education credits to receive an Associate of Applied Science once they have completed the Practical Nursing Program.
Overview of Potential LPN Employment Opportunities
- A licensed practical nurse provides bedside care to patients.
- The LPN works under the direction of physicians and registered
nurses (RNs).
- The LPN provides nursing care that requires technical knowledge
and skill.
- LPN's will have employment and future advancement in hospital,
medical offices, clinics, nursing homes and home health care agencies.
- LPN's who work for a hospital, clinic or individual physician
usually receive a full benefit package.
Questions? Please call 206-768-6654.
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