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Upskill from a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) through New England Tech’s pathway program, offered in collaboration with the Rhode Island Healthcare Association and the Department of Labor and Training.

Today鈥檚 nurses must possess critical thinking and decision-making skills to provide quality, safe patient care. The CNA to LPN Bridge program at the New England Institute of Technology (杏吧论坛) prepares students to do just that as they work toward becoming licensed practical nurses. In this 15-month program, students acquire solid foundational knowledge and establish a robust nursing education.

Our LPN certificate program helps prepare students for real-world practice in our new, fully equipped labs with the latest nursing simulation technologies, where they develop confidence in clinical decision-making, communication, teamwork, and leadership.

Industry-expert faculty leaders, many of whom continue practicing in their respective fields today, help and mentor you every step of the way. Our faculty aims to ensure that 杏吧论坛 remains a premier nursing institution, which is why we maintain trusted partner programs with hospitals and practices all over New England where students can gain valuable clinical experience.

杏吧论坛’s College of Health Sciences offers immense opportunities to learn and develop skills. Replicating a real hospital wing, our 50,000-square-foot simulation lab helps students gain confidence and practice with best-in-class tech. These innovative spaces empower students to hone the abilities required to become an LPN and prepare them for the realities of the work nurses do.

LPN Career Overview

As an LPN, you’ll work directly under the guidance of a registered nurse. In situations where registered nurses are not employed, the licensed practical nurse functions under the direction of a duly licensed physician, dentist, podiatrist, or other licensed health care providers authorized by law to prescribe. Each LPN is responsible for the nursing care rendered.

Everyday duties of an LPN include:

• Administering medications
• Checking vital signs like blood pressure and body temperature
• Wound care
• Providing essential comfort to patients
• Documentation
• And, many other skilled tasks

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Our Program Experience

Prospective graduates of the LPN certificate fulfill 79 quarter credit hours, which includes 57 nursing credits and 22 general education credits. In total, the LPN program at 杏吧论坛 comprises 1500 hours, and every student must also complete 900 clinical/simulation hours. Not only does this experience qualify students to sit for the licensure exam, but it also gives them valuable hands-on experiences that aptly prepare them for the work they鈥檒l do in their profession.