TRAIN FOR A NEW CAREER AS A
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Get the skills and knowledge you need to perform the variety of duties required of a successful entry-level practical nurse with the Practical Nursing program at Beckfield College. The nursing field is always in search of compassionate, dependable people to take on the role of providing care to people in need. Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are in high demand, but it takes special, caring individuals with sincere interest to help others succeed in this position.

If you are considering attending a Practical Nursing program in Greater Cincinnati or Northern Kentucky and becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse, check out Beckfield College’s Practical Nursing program. While there is currently no waitlist for admission, seats may fill quickly, so inquire today to get the process underway to secure your admission.

Beckfield College’s Practical Nursing program is taught by professional nurses with experience within the field. Practical Nursing diploma graduates should be prepared for the NCLEX-PN® exam and become qualified for an entry-level Licensed Practical Nurse position.

Kentucky Board of Nursing Program of Nursing Benchmark Data

Kentucky Board of Nursing Prelicensure Program of Nursing Pass Rates

The Diploma Program in Practical Nursing is approved by the

Kentucky Board of Nursing 

The Beckfield College Practical Nursing program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation, 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037, 202-909-2487. 

WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE
PRACTICAL NURSE PROGRAM

The Practical Nurse program can be completed in 15 months. The curriculum of our Practical Nurse program is specifically designed to prepare you for your career from day one. Your classes will integrate knowledge, principles of communication, and behavioral and biological sciences. Our hands-on instructors and faculty help train you for real-world experiences.

Upon successful completion of the Practical Nurse program, you will have earned a diploma in Practical Nursing and should be prepared to take the NCLEX-PN® exam and entry-level practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

Graduates of the program will:

• Demonstrate the accountable and responsible behavior of the nurse that incorporates legal and ethical principles and complies with standards of nursing practice

• Demonstrate the delivery of patient care in partnership with multidisciplinary members of the health care team to achieve continuity of care and positive patient outcomes throughout the lifespan

• Provide health-related education to maintain and/or restore health and promote optimal wellness throughout the lifespan

• Use current evidence from scientific and professional sources as a basis for clinical judgment and nursing practice

• Minimize risk factors that could cause injury or harm while promoting quality care and maintaining a secure environment for patients, self, and others

• Promote quality improvement by participating in the implementation of the plan of care to enhance healthcare service

• Demonstrate the use of information technology as a communication and information-gathering tool that supports clinical decision-making and evidence-based nursing practice

• Promote the provision of caring and compassionate, culturally sensitive care that is based on a patient’s diverse needs, preferences, and values throughout the lifespan

• Exhibit leadership skills in the provision of safe, quality patient care within the scope of nursing practice

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