Licensed practical nurses (LPNs), care for people who are sick, injured, convalescent, or disabled under the direction of physicians and registered nurses.

LPNs have a lot of responsibility, and are the frontlines for patient care. LPNs spend most of their time with the sick, elderly, and disabled. [ close ]

LPNs care for patients in a variety of ways. LPNs often provide basic bedside care. They measure and record patients' vital signs like height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration. LPNs also prepare and administer injections and enemas, monitor catheters, dress wounds, and give alcohol rubs and massages. LPNs make sure that they keep their patients comfortable, they assist with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene, bed movement, standing, and walking. LPNs with experience under their belt supervise nursing assistants and aides. LPNs clean and monitor medical equipment. They also collect samples for testing, perform laboratory tests, and record patients food and fluid intake and output. They may also assist physicians and registered nurses in performing tests and procedures. LPNs often monitor patients and report any adverse reactions to their medications or treatments. LPNs also gather information from patients, such as their health history, and how they are currently feeling. This information is used to provide registered nurses and doctors with a current background in order to help determine the best course of care for the patient. LPNs often educate the patient's family members on how to care for them, and are also able teach patients about good eating/health habits. [ close ]

As an LPN, you have the option to work in a variety of different environments. Whether its a clinical or office setting, LPNs have free range to choose their preferred workplace. The majority of LPNs work in hospital or nursing care homes (nursing homes/SNF.) Other settings include doctors clinics, home health care agencies, and other office type environments where paperwork will likely be a big part of your day. Paperwork can include filing medical insurance paperwork, HIPPA documentation (part of national health privacy laws), billing sheets, Medicare and Medicaid forms, and a lot of others. [ close ]

At International Career Institute, our goal is to not only to help our students become certified as a Licensed Practical Nurse, but to fill the world with professionals that encompass a level of care that goes beyond the normal aspects of Nursing. Choosing to become a nurse is the right choice for people who encompass a passion for helping others.

To get started, call one of our admissions counselors to schedule a Program Orientation! [ close ]

Students who enroll in ICI's Nursing Program will finish in a little over a year. Students must satisfy all General Requirements before enrolling into the program. After students complete the program, ICI will provide you with a 100 Hours of intesive review sessions in order to prepare for liscensure. [ close ]

Depending on whether or not your a transfer student, you must satisfy and complete all the pre-requisite courses (which will take about 6 months.) If you are a transfer student, our admissions director will review your previous transcripts, and determine which courses are eligible for transfer [ close ]

After completing the LPN Program, ICI will help their students with Job Placement Programs, and help direct them in furthering their education in the Nursing Field if needed. [ close ]

ICI offers tutoring sessions that are availble to all students who need the extra help to boost their grades. [ close ]