I hope to begin my nursing career soon by completing a 13 month LPN program. I would like insight into what to expect in regards to an LPN program. I have very little biology experience, so what should I concentrate on? cells, systems, anatomy, etc? I am nervous and excited about this!! I am 53 and hope to have my RN by the time I am 56 or 57 (I can't believe I'm this old! I feel like 37). Thank you.
mindofmidwifery, ADN 1,419 Posts Specializes in ICU Stepdown. Sep 18, 2018 Does the program include anatomy or have you already taken it?
aquakenn, CNA 86 Posts Sep 19, 2018 I'm not sure. I have asked nurses that I work with about LPN programs, they seem to minimize the anatomy aspect. I imagine that there will be some anatomy, but I don't think it'll go deep into detail (such as remembering all th ebones of the foot). I do have an anatomy coloring book, that hopefully will help.
mindofmidwifery, ADN 1,419 Posts Specializes in ICU Stepdown. Sep 19, 2018 I'm not sure. I have asked nurses that I work with about LPN programs, they seem to minimize the anatomy aspect. I imagine that there will be some anatomy, but I don't think it'll go deep into detail (such as remembering all th ebones of the foot). I do have an anatomy coloring book, that hopefully will help.I would mainly focus on physiology to help understand pharmacology and of course how disease processes work, as well as basic anatomy (heart, lungs, liver, ribs, etc).
