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The field of practical nursing is expected to grow by about 21 percent from 2008 to 2018, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. Becoming a practical nurse requires at least a year of specialized training at a community college or technical school, as well as passing the national practical nursing exam.
If you're interested in training to become an LPN in Union County, New Jersey, check out the programs at Union County College, Lincoln Tech and Avtech Institute of Technology. - The practical nursing program at Union County College in Cranford is 52 credits and consists of classroom, laboratory and clinical learning. The four-semester program includes courses in psychology, biology, English, adult health, mental health nursing and child psychology. The curriculum teaches students the nursing process, communication skills, self-care, ethical practice and critical thinking.
Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED. During the PNU 190 (Nursing Concepts) class, students must become certified in CPR, have malpractice insurance and pass a criminal background check. Accepted students can apply for financial assistance.
Union County College
1033 Springfield Ave.
Cranford, NJ 07016
908-709-7000
ucc.edu - Located in Edison, Lincoln Tech prepares students to work as nurses in a variety of medical settings, from clinics to hospitals. Students gain experience in medical terminology, human biology, child development, extended care, maternal nursing and geriatrics. Loans and grants are available. Students who complete the program are offered job placement assistance and can sit for the national practical nursing license exam.
Lincoln Technical Institute
1697 Oak Tree Road
Edison, NJ 08820
732-548-8798
lincolnedu.com - Avtech Institute of Technology is in South Plainfield. Its practical nurse program comprises five learning modules: nursing fundamentals, mental health nursing, pediatrics, acute care nursing and review for the national LPN licensing exam. Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED, be at least 18 years old, pass a background check and have a minimum GPA of 2.5 if they have previous college education. Job placement assistance is available.
Avtech Institute of Technology
50 Cragwood Road, Suite 350
South Plainfield, NJ 07080
908-222-2833
avtechusa.com
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