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Practical Nursing
The licensed practical nurse (LPN) is an integral part of the health care team. The Practical Nursing program leads to a Technical Certificate and can be completed in approximately one year. The accredited program will prepare you to care for patients in a variety of health care settings, such as hospitals, convalescent centers, clinics, home care and physicians’ offices. Graduates are eligible to apply to take the NCLEX-PN to become a licensed practical nurse.
See which campuses offer this area of study.

Curriculum varies based on the degree (A.A.S., A.S., or Technical Certificate) and is subject to change. Curriculum posted are samples; Advisors can help determine sequence of classes.

GENERAL EDUCATION --  13 CREDITS
    Anatomy and Physiology I 3
    Anatomy and Physiology II 3
    English Composition 3
    Life Skills Elective 1
    Introduction to Psychology 3
PROFESSIONAL / TECHNICAL CORE -- 30 CREDITS
    Fundamentals of Nursing 3
    Fundamentals of Nursing Lab 1
    Medical-Surgical Nursing I 2
    Medical-Surgical Nursing I Lab 2
    Medical-Surgical Nursing I Clinical 2
    Pharmacology for Nursing 3
    Medical Surgical Nursing II 3
    Medical Surgical Nursing II Clinical 2
    Maternal-child Nursing 3
    Maternal Child Nursing Clinical 2
    Health Care Concepts in Nursing 1
    Geriatric/Complex Medical Surgical Nursing for the Practical Nurse III 4
    Geriatric/Complex Medical Surgical Nursing for the Practical Nurse Clinical III 2
TOTAL CREDITS 43

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"Ivy Tech has given me the opportunity to do what I most desired and that is to help people who need someone to listen and take care of their health care needs. I believe that I would not be where I am today had it not been for Ivy Tech."
Bonnie J. Crowder
Practical Nursing, '02
Clinical Services Manager