That is what I just did. I have been working with patients, and residents since my 3rd week of school. You do half of your training on the job. Most places even pay you while you get your hours. I...
It is not required but will be here in Missouri. It really gets your feet wet for what health care is really about once you start on the floor somewhere. I think it may also look good on your LPN...
That is what I am doing. I just completed a 3 week classroom course at a local Tech School that also has an LPN program. The other 3 weeks is working at a facility to gain 100 hours of on the floor...