Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program

The licensed practical nurse program at Roxbury Community College 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 Massachusetts colleges that offer licensed practical nurse (LPN) program.

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Roxbury Community College

235 Wellesley St, Weston, MA

About
Roxbury Community College, located in Roxbury Crossing, Massachusetts, a suburb of Boston. The school was founded in 1973 and provides a post-secondary opportunities for approximately 2,400 students annually. Like many Massachusetts two year institutions that maintain partnerships with four year institutions, RCC maintains a partnership with Eastern Nazarene College that allows for the pursuit of bachelor degrees on campus.

Academics
Roxbury Community College offers a variety of programs that assist students in pursuing transfer opportunities or career training education. Academic transfer programs provide a curriculum that reflects the first two years of a four year education followed by transfer to a four year institution to continue one's education and earn a bachelor's degree. Career training programs provide students with an education in a high demand field or industry that allows for entry into the workforce as a qualified professional. Programs take between one and two years to complete and result in an associate degree or certificate.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Criminal Justice
• Computer Science
• Nursing
• Paralegal

Admissions and Financial Aid
Roxbury Community College is an open enrollment institution that admits any individuals who have graduated high school or are eighteen years of age or older. Interested students must supply a completed application, pay all fees, provide transcripts and test scores, and may be required to take a placement exam. Prior to registration students are encouraged to participate in orientation and meet with a counselor to discuss programs and curriculum. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships which are awarded based on need as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Roxbury Community College offers a less than two-year award program in licensed practical nurse (LPN).

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

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