Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program

The licensed practical nurse program at Maria College of Albany 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 York colleges that offer licensed practical nurse (LPN) program.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program at Maria College of Albany is accredited by the New York State Board of Regents, State Education Department, Office of the Professions (Nursing Education) since 2004.

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Maria College of Albany

2900 Purchase St, Purchase, NY

Maria College of Albany provides a variety of program options for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Albany, New York and operated as a private institution. The lower student/teacher ratio and access to teachers is due primarily to the small student body, approximately 900 students, maintained by Maria College of Albany.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Maria College of Albany offers:

• Nursing
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA)
• Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. Most students accepted to Maria College of Albany score in a range of 700 to 1020 on the SAT. Competition for admissions among applicants is high, given that only 20% of students who applied are accepted to the school. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of tuition is close to $11,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to understand their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Some students at Maria College of Albany may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Students may take a look at the school's http://mariacollege.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Maria College of Albany 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

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).