Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program

The licensed practical nurse program at HoHoKus – Hackensack School of Business and Medical Sciences prepares students for careers in hospitals, convalescent centers, clinics, home care, and physicians' offices. The program focuses on preparing individuals to assist in providing general nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse, physician, of dentist. Program courses include: patient vital signs, critical thinking and technology, applying sterile dressings, patient health education, and assistance with examinations and treatment. Get more details below including other New Jersey colleges that offer licensed practical nurse (LPN) program.

HoHoKus – Hackensack School of Business and Medical Sciences

250 Moore Street, Hackensack, NJ

HoHoKus - Hackensack School of Business and Medical Sciences operates as a two year private institution that provides career oriented education for its students in Hackensack and surrounding areas. Last year over 460 students were awarded degrees with a graduation rate of more than 60%. HoHoKus - Hackensack School of Business and Medical Sciences has several programs to select from. Some of the more popular programs being offered:

• Medical Assistant
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Medical Records Technician
• Accounting
• Data Entry Technology

To support students and graduates, HoHoKus - Hackensack School of Business and Medical Sciences may offer student services including:

• Classes offered on nights and weekends
• Counseling assistance
• Employing students to lower education costs
• Helping students find work after graduation

HoHoKus - Hackensack School of Business and Medical Sciences has been accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools since 1976. Please visit eastwick.edu for more information on programs offered and consumer disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. HoHoKus – Hackensack School of Business and Medical Sciences has offered the following program levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Less Than Four-Year Award

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Description

Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employment is expected to grow at a rate of 16.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 6
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.31
  • Average Annual Salary: $52640
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 3
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.25
  • Average Annual Salary: $54600

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).