Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program

The licensed practical nurse program at Galen College of Nursing – Louisville 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 Kentucky colleges that offer licensed practical nurse (LPN) program.

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Galen College of Nursing – Louisville

3644 Boston Road, Lexington, KY

Galen College of Nursing was established in 1989 by Humana, one of the largest insurance providers at the time, to help combat a nationwide nursing shortage. In 1994 Galen became an independent educational institution due to the dissolution of the Humana Hospital System. Galen began with three locations in Louisville, KY, San Antonio, TX and Tampa Bay, FL and added the new Cincinnati, OH campus in 2007.

Galen College of Nursing offers an associate's degree in nursing (ADN). The school offers small class sizes and state of the art equipment to ensure that students have no obstacles to a quality education.

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students wishing to apply to Galen College of Nursing must be able to communicate in English effectively, have a high school diploma or GED, and must submit their ACT or SAT  test score from the last five years. An equivalent exam, the PAX PN, is offered by the college for a non-refundable fee of $50.00, and practicing LPNs who have passed the PAX RN may be exempt. Students will fill out financial aid forms during the enrollment process, and will be contacted regarding eligibility. Enrollment and background check fees must be paid when the enrollment agreement is signed.

Students Enrolled in the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program

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

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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

• Lexington-Fayette, KY
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.64
  • Average Annual Salary: $40850

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