Why the program length difference? CAN/US

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I start my LPN program in fall 2007 and the program is 2 years long (4 semesters). Why are LPN programs only 1 year in the US? Are they more condensed, and therefore more difficult?

As long as I have read these boards, I don't think I have yet seen a US LPN program that was two years..

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Specializes in Community Health, Med-Surg, Home Health.

How many hours a day are your classes? We do have a program here in Long Island where it is two years, but it's because it is given during the evenings from about 6-10pm and every other weekend. My school's program is also two years, because this is a bridge program that requires that RN pre-requisites are taken before entering into the LPN program, and this, alone, can take a year. Once entering into the practical nursing program, it is a traditional year.

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Here is the list of courses by semester:

Semester 1

ANAT1052 Anatomy and Physiology I

NURS1026 Profession of Nursing

GSCI1020 Health and Wellness

NURS1029 Clinical Applications

GSSC1057 Lifespan Development

COMM1007 College English

COMP1082 Computer Skills and Applications

Semester 2

ANAT1053 Anatomy and Physiology II

PATH1016 Pathology and Therapeutics I

NURS1027 Nursing Theory I

NURS1030 Clinical Applications II

COMM1134 Professional Communications

GNED General Education Elective

Semester 3

PATH1017 Pathology and Therapeutics II

PHAR1007 Pharmacology

NURS2016 Profession of Nursing II

NURS1028 Nursing Theory II

NURS2021 Health Assessment

NURS2018 Clinical Applications III

SOC1018 Sociology

Semester 4

NURS2017 Nursing Theory III

NURS2020 Clinical Applications IV

It is a full time program, and I know the full time program I am in now (prep for nursing) is 18+ hours a week. So I am guessing it will be at least that much, though likely more, per week for this program.

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Specializes in Community Health, Med-Surg, Home Health.

This looks to be really intense. I can see why this is two years for you. They certainly added a great deal. But, you'll have much to work with and many resources when you complete the program. Best of luck to you and keep us posted!

Here is the list of courses by semester:

Semester 1

ANAT1052 Anatomy and Physiology I

NURS1026 Profession of Nursing

GSCI1020 Health and Wellness

NURS1029 Clinical Applications

GSSC1057 Lifespan Development

COMM1007 College English

COMP1082 Computer Skills and Applications

Semester 2

ANAT1053 Anatomy and Physiology II

PATH1016 Pathology and Therapeutics I

NURS1027 Nursing Theory I

NURS1030 Clinical Applications II

COMM1134 Professional Communications

GNED General Education Elective

Semester 3

PATH1017 Pathology and Therapeutics II

PHAR1007 Pharmacology

NURS2016 Profession of Nursing II

NURS1028 Nursing Theory II

NURS2021 Health Assessment

NURS2018 Clinical Applications III

SOC1018 Sociology

Semester 4

NURS2017 Nursing Theory III

NURS2020 Clinical Applications IV

It is a full time program, and I know the full time program I am in now (prep for nursing) is 18+ hours a week. So I am guessing it will be at least that much, though likely more, per week for this program.

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Specializes in Medical/Legal.

Our LVN program in California is an 18-month program (5 levels, equavalent to 5 semesters). Mondays are 8 hours of theory; Tuesday and Wednesdays are clinical days.

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Here the course descripton of my school(full time - 11 month, 5 DAYS A WEEK 30+HRS)

LEVEL I

A&P - 90 HRS

VOCATIONAL ADJUSTMENTS - 25 HRS

NUTRITION - 30 HRS

GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT - 40 HRS

PHARMACOLOGY - 60HRS

COMMUNITY HEALTH - 15 HRS

FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING - 190HRS

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LEVEL II

OBSTETRICAL NURSING - 120 HRS

MEDICAL NURSING - 210 HRS

SURGICAL NURSING - 210 HRS

GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING - 90HRS

PEDIATRIC NURSING - 90HRS

PSYCHIATRIC NURSING - 90HRS

STATE BOARD PEP - 30HRS

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HOPE THIS HELPS:yawn:

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drink alot of coffee, and gl:smilecoffeecup:

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So you guys are saying that I am completely in for it aren't you? lol

Great... :rolleyes:

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

The levels of education are simply 'different' in the U.S.

For example, Canada does not have RN-ASNs (2-year RNs) or diploma RNs (3 year RNs). The only way to practice registered nursing in Canada is with the BScN, whereas the U.S. has several different educational pathways to becoming an RN.

It's similar with the LPN education. There are several different ways of becoming an LPN in the U.S. (1 year diploma, 18 month certificate, 2-year degree), but Canada has only 1 standardized way of becoming an LPN.

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Specializes in Nursing Student.

Hi Cherry2. I live in Carrollton, TX and will be starting a part-time (evening) schedule at the school I'm attending in June. My LVN program, like Pagandeva2000 said, is on Mon/Wed from 6-10pm and every other weekend. It will take 22 months. I start June 18, 2007 and my program ends on my birthday, April 15, 2009!! Unlike what Pagandeva2000 said, it is NOT a "bridge program that requires that RN pre-requisites are taken before entering into the LPN program".

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Specializes in Med/Surg, LTC/Geriatric.
but Canada has only 1 standardized way of becoming an LPN.

Actually, it must vary from province to province because I'm in Canada as well and my LPN program is 12 months, strait through. 4 days per week, 8 hours per day... (3 semesters)

After looking at the OP's courseload, I know my program does not contain sociology, communications, computers skills and a general education elective.

OP, is your program at a public or community college, or a private college?

Mine is at a community college and our courseload is strictly "nursing" subjects, for which I am thankful. I don't care about sociology, communication and computer courses. I've been working with computers for over 12 years and have spoken English my whole life ;), so I'm glad I don't have to take those. I want to learn my LPN stuff and get a job. Taking an extra 6-12 months of stuff that isn't as applicable to LPN duties would drive me crazy !! :monkeydance:

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Specializes in Peds HH, LTC.

The program I'm in is 4 Levels, at 13 weeks each.

Level I

Life Science

Nursing Skills I

Personal & Vocational Relationships I

Personal & Community Health

Level II

Med Surg Nursing I

Nursing Skills II

Nutrition

Level III

Nursing in the Family Life I

Med Surg Nursing II

Nursing Skills III

Level IV

Nursing in Family Life II

Med Surg III

Personal & Vocational Relationships II

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