There are only 5 LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) Training Programs in the Maine State. There is a big shortage of the nursing staff all over the nation and also in the Maine State. LPN Training Programs are entry level and short duration training courses for easy and quick earnings.
The LPN programs in the Maine State are 1-2 year training programs but you can apply for the licensure after completion of the first year of education which means that you can start earning in just 12 months of time. The training programs are mostly inexpensive and flexible. You can attend the training program in full time or part time course. There are evening sessions and weekend training classes for those who cannot attend the classes in daytime.
The training programs have certain pre-requisites such as minimum age of 18 years and a high school graduation certificate or a GED certificate of the equivalent. There is a mandatory background check as in any other nurse training program. Health check including test for various communicable diseases as TB screening is conducted to ensure health report of the candidate. TEAS test scores are considered during the enrollment process. There is a shortage of training schools in the region and a number of candidates apply for the training programs asics gel lyte speed uk , in such case, good GPA score matters most. Even if you are unable to get a seat in the campus based training program then you can apply for an online training course. The course content is same and the online training programs are rather cheaper than the campus based training programs,
The average salary of a LPN is $46000 per year and varies on many factors. The major turnover was establishment of the ICCI training school in year 2007 when Maine Nursing Board gave accreditation to the practical nurse program of the ICCI institute. Various topics including the anatomy, patient-nurse relationship, mental support asics gel kayano 21 uk , physics, chemistry and other fundamental courses as well are taught during the training program. A LPN must have a meek and sympathetic nature and must have a lot of patience and endurance. The LPN is also responsible for gathering the medical background of the patient and help in planning medical strategies. They work under the supervision of senior nurses i.e. registered nurses and physicians.
Candidates need to pass a competency test regarding the training program before they can sit for the certification exam. NCLEX-PN exam is the certification examination and you need to get at least 70% in the examination to clear it. The license is issued for two years and then renewal is necessary for continuing as a LPN.