Ecpi College of Technology

Nursing Programs Offered

LPN Program Details

If you like helping people, then experience the rewards of caring by entering one of the fastest growing and in-demand career fields in healthcare! The Practical Nursing program prepares the student to become a valuable member of a healthcare team, working under the supervision of a physician or a registered nurse. Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

-Function in the delivery of care to clients and families.
-Communicate effectively with clients, families, and members of the healthcare team.
-Use critical thinking to safely perform requisite cognitive, psychomotor and effective nursing skills.

This program includes instruction in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical setting, with the objective to:

-Prepare a competent, beginning practitioner of practical nursing to function effectively in acute, long-term care and ambulatory settings.
-Provide a collaborative learning environment in which the student will demonstrate the ability to develop and apply principles of systematic reasoning through critical thinking.
-Guide the student in the continuing process of personal and professional growth.

Graduates who obtain state licensure typically secure employment as Practical Nurses in areas that include:

Nursing Homes
Hospitals
Physicians’ Offices
Corporate Occupational Health
Public School Systems