Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program

The licensed practical nurse program at Stone Academy – Hamden 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 Connecticut colleges that offer licensed practical nurse (LPN) program.

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Stone Academy – Hamden (SCSU)

501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT

Stone Academy, originally founded as Yale Business College in 1864 as a technical business school, was purchased by Nathan B. Stone in 1907 and now seeks to provide students with an academic environment that helps them attain the skills necessary for outstanding contributions to the business and health fields.

Stone Academy serves three separate locations in Connecticut: Greater New Haven, Waterbury, and East Hartford. Stone Academy’s East Hartford location is the newest campus, built in 2005. Approximately 300 students attend Stone Academy. Stone Academy offers students guidance and counseling throughout their academic career, to help support and propel students forward successfully.

Accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, Stone Academy offers both full-time and part-time classes for students, as well as daytime and evening classes, allowing students to remain active working adults. Stone Academy offers classes in the following programs:

• Medical Assistant
• Licensed Practical Nurse
• Patient Care Associate – CAN
• Medical Office Professional
• Individualized Programs

The admission process starts with a personal interview by an Admissions Representative. High school transcripts, applicable test scores, and other information is requested during the interview process, along with any tuition fees. Though academic backgrounds are important, Stone Academy also takes into consideration motivation, past work experience, and a mature attitude.

Students Enrolled in the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Stone Academy – Hamden offers a less than four-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).