Practical Nursing

Shelton, CT

Train and work in the state that ranks second in the country for pay rates in the Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) field. Connecticut ranks second only to Rhode Island (right next door), with average starting pay rates almost 40% higher than you’ll find in other parts of the country. Add to that the thousands of job openings for LPNs projected in-state by 2026*, and you’ll see why it’s a great time to sign up for Practical Nursing training at our campus in Shelton, CT.

Experienced LPNs and Certified Nurse Educators (CNEs) deliver a hands-on curriculum that teaches you how to properly care for patients as an LPN, supporting doctors and Registered Nurses along the way. Clinical externships give you real-world experience before you graduate, and your licensing exams are covered during Practical Nursing training as well: 4 out of 5 Practical Nursing graduates pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) on their first try**

Practical Nursing Training at Lincoln Tech’s Shelton, CT Campus Includes:

Instruction in taking vital signs, practicing infection control, dressing wounds and administering medications.
Courses related to drug & IV therapy, pharmacology, data collection, pediatric nursing, maternity nursing, and working with geriatric patients.
Preparation for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN).
Hands-on practice in simulated medical and nursing labs.
On-campus health fairs, blood drives, blood pressure screenings and other community-focused events.

As a graduate, you can pursue career paths in:

Nursing homes
Hospitals
Long-term care facilities and rehabilitation centers
Clinics and private practices and clinics
Sub-acute care centers

Train to enter the rewarding, fulfilling LPN field in Connecticut. Call or visit the Shelton campus today.

* Career growth projections can be found at careeronestop.org for the years 2016-2026. Ranks reflect comparisons among 48 continental U.S. states. Salary information is based on median salary information collected for the year 2017. Data is current as of September 30, 2018.

The following career training program is currently offered at Lincoln Tech in Shelton, CT:

Practical Nursing (View Course Descriptions)

Important information about the educational debt, earnings, and completion rates of students who attended the Shelton, CT campus and enrolled in a program can be found at:

https://www.lincolntech.edu/campus/shelton-ct/consumer-info

https://www.lincolntech.edu/campus/shelton-lci-ct/consumer-info