LPN program pre-requisites

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I know a lot of us are planning to go on to get our RN, and we're focusing on the pre-reqs for that, but I was curious...what are/were the pre-reqs for your LPN program?

I am planning on attending Butler Tech Vocational School in Ohio and for the class beginning August 2007 we must complete the following before being offered a seat in the class:

-STNA certification (CNA)

-CPR/BLS card

-Medical Terminology class

-First Aid class

I'm interested to see what different programs require, so tell me, what must you do to get where you want to be?

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Specializes in Geriatrics.

All we had to do was take and pass the NET test (basic math and English) and get CPR certified.

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My school requires a class called "Biology for Health Occupations", as well as English 101. You also have to pass a Math and English proficiency exam.

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Specializes in Level III cardiac/telemetry.

We had to have CNA certification and CPR for healthcare providers. If you don't have a college degree (associates or bachelors) you have to do TABE testing which general stuff - I didn't have to take it, so not really sure what's on it. They encourage you to have A&P and Medical Terminology because it puts you ahead in the program, but they can be completed as part of the program as well. I have taken all my other sciences to be able to bridge to RN and find that I have an easier time with some of the work because I understand all the physiology better and it just makes more sense, chemistry has also helped.

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