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Which is Right for You? Full-Time or Part-Time LPN Programs

You’ve already made a significant decision – to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)! LPNs are very important team members in the healthcare field, providing essential care for the ill, the ailed, and the injured. Now, you are facing another important decision:...

LPN vs. LVN: Is There a Difference?

Practical nursing is one of the fastest paths you can take into the nursing field. As a result, you might be considering becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse, or an LPN. In your research, however, you might have found that you also have the option to earn the title as...

HHA vs. CNA: Which Path is Right for You?

Home Health Aides and Certified Nursing Aides, also known as HHAs and CNAs, have very similar roles in the larger healthcare community. Both assist, care for, and provide companionship to patients in need. Not to mention, both career paths are some of the fastest...

Practical Nursing 101: How Long Does It Take to Become an LPN?

Can you believe that a quality job in healthcare could be just a season away? Despite popular belief, it doesn’t take years in the classroom to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Rather, earning your LPN credentials in Connecticut requires a short and simple...

What Can an LPN Do for Work After Graduation?

It is not uncommon for an aspiring LPN to hear, “It’s so great that you’ll work in a nursing home!” or something of the like. Many people assume that Licensed Practical Nurses can only work in nursing home settings. And while many LPNs get into the field only to work...