LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)

Licensed Practical Nurses, or LPNs, are essential members of the healthcare team and are responsible for monitoring patients and providing basic medical attention when necessary. LPNs help promote the comfort of patients by helping them bathe or dress as well as discuss their healthcare needs. LPNs provide basic nursing care under the supervision of a registered nurse or other healthcare professional.

Many registered nurses begin their career as an LPN, which is a common way to begin advancement in the nursing field. Training to become an LPN typically takes about a year to complete.

$2,500*

Sign-On Bonus

(With One-Year Commitment)

$23/Hr LPN Starting Pay*

Associate Degree

(For New Graduates)

$2,500* Sign-On Bonus (With One-Year Commitment)

$12.64/Hr* Starting Pay

Job Duties

  • Work under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or physician to meet patients’ healthcare needs
  • Provide direct patient care and administer medication to patients
  • Record patients’ vital signs and medical history
  • Communicate with patients and their families about their treatment plan and medical needs

Education/Licensure Requirements

  • Specialized vocational or technical training for LPN is required
  • Current Kentucky LPN licensure is required
  • High School diploma or equivalent is required
  • Current BLS training is required (can be obtained at PMC)

PATHWAY TO BECOMING AN LPN

  • Take the ACT test
  • College Readiness Track

These classes are not required for admission to all nursing schools but are recommended in most instances.

Speak to your Guidance Counselor about:

  • What dual credit classes are offered at your school from colleges/universities in the region
  • What financial resources are available and how to apply

Big Sandy Community & Technical College

Big Sandy Community & Technical College offers a one-year nursing program for students wanting to enter the nursing field as an LPN. Students who successfully complete the program will receive a diploma qualifying them to apply for a license as a licensed practical nurse. For this program, there are certain pre-requisite courses that are required for admission.

Galen College of Nursing

Galen College of Nursing offers a Practical Nursing (PN) program designed for those who are new to nursing and looking to enter the field. Students accepted into the program can complete the program in 12 months, which is quarter-based with four starts per year. Students who successfully complete the program will receive a diploma qualifying them to apply for a license as a licensed practical nurse.

Southwest Virginia Community & Technical College

Southwest Virginia Community & Technical College offers a practical nursing program at its campus in Cedar Bluff, Virginia and accepts new students each fall semester.

For a list of financial resources, click here.

Students who successfully complete nursing programs are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-PN).

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*Pay rates are subject to change and bonus amounts are subject to change or elimination at any time without notice.

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Pikeville Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.