LPN Programs in Indiana
Becoming an LPN in Indiana requires the successful completion of an LPN program accredited by the Indiana State Board of Nursing as well as passing of the NCLEX-PN exam for national certification. The LPN programs found below are accredited by the Indiana State Board of Nursing and graduates are eligible to apply for and sit for the NCLEX-PN exam.
LPNs in Indiana may work under the supervision of an LPN, licensed Physician, Dentist, Chiropractor, Optometrist or a Podiatrist. LPNS work within the scope of practice determined by the state, which includes duties such as assess the health status of the patients they are caring for, collaborate with superiors and colleagues to develop a strategy of care for each patient, modify and implement the determined strategy of care, and provide safe and effective patient care. Practical nursing programs will provide the necessary didactic and clinical training needed to perform these nursing skills.
LPNs in Indiana find jobs in long-term care facilities, nursing homes, home health agencies, hospitals, physician offices, clinics and related health care facilities. According to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, LPNs in Indiana make a median annual salary of $36,900, which works out to a median hourly wage of $17.74. These salary and hourly numbers will vary based on experience, geographical location, facility type and other factors, but offers a ballpark number.
Medical Assisting is a related occupation with similar job responsibilities, though the training can take significantly less time than an LPN program. Learn more about Medical Assisting schools in Indiana as well as the career itself. According to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, Strategic Research & Development Division, job growth for medical assistance is projected at 33% through 2016 making it one of the hottest careers in Indiana.
Additional LPN Programs Accredited by the Indiana State Board of Nursing
| IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE – ANDERSON 104 West 53rd Street Anderson, IN 46013 PH: 765-683-7133 | IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE – BLOOMINGTON 200 Daniels Way Bloomington, IN 47404 PH: 812-330-6119 | IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE – COLUMBUS 4475 Central Avenue Columbus, IN 47203 PH: 812-372-9925 | |
| IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE – EVANSVILLE 3501 First Avenue Evansville, IN 47710 PH: 812-429-1482 | IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE – FORT WAYNE 3800 North Anthony Blvd Fort Wayne, IN 46805 PH: 260-480-2086 | IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE – GARY 1400 East 35th Avenue Gary, IN 46409 PH: 219-981-1111 | IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE – GREENCASTLE 1 North Calbert Way P. O. Box 780 Greencastle, IN 46135 PH: 800-750-3007 |
| IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE – INDIANAPOLIS 50 W. Fall Creek Pkwy North Dr. Indianapolis, IN 46208-5752 PH: 317-921-4407 | IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE – KOKOMO 1815 East Morgan Street P. O. Box 1373 Kokomo, IN 46903 PH: 765-459-0561 | IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE – LAFAYETTE 3101 South Creasy Lane, Box 6299 Lafayette, IN 47903 PH: 765-772-9100 | IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE – MADISON 590 Ivy Tech Drive Madison, IN 47250 PH: 812-273-0105 |
| IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE – MUNCIE 4301 South Cowan Road Muncie, IN 47303 PH: 765-289-2291 | IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE – RICHMOND 2357 Chester Blvd Richmond, IN 47374 PH: 765-966-2656 | IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE – SELLERSBURG 8204 Highway 311 Sellersburg, IN 47172 PH: 812-246-3301 | IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE – SOUTH BEND 220 Dean Johnson Blvd South Bend, IN 46601 PH: 219-289-7001 |
| IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE – TERRE HAUTE 7999 US Highway 41 South Terre Haute, IN 47802 PH: 812-299-1121 | IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE – VALPARAISO 3100 Ivy Tech Drive Valparaiso, IN 46383 PH: 219-464-8514 | J. EVERETT LIGHT CAREER CENTER | MARION COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF PRACTICAL NURSING 107 South Pennsylvania Marion, IN 46952 PH: 765-664-9091 |
| MEDTECH COLLEGE 6612 E. 75th Street, Suite 500 Indianapolis, IN 46250 | MEDTECH COLLEGE 1500 American Way Greenwood, IN 46142 PH: 317-534-0322 | VINCENNES UNIVERSITY 1002 North First Street Vincennes, IN 47591 PH: 812-888-8888 | VINCENNES UNIVERSITY – JASPER 850 College Avenue Jasper, IN 47546 PH: 812-482-3030 |
(Source: Indiana Code: 25-23-1-1.3, Indiana State Board of Nursing)