More nurses will be needed to prepare and care for patients during these procedures. In contrast, hospitals are not expected to see increased demand for LPNs. This is because the number of patients who stay overnight is declining. LPNs were most likely to tend to these patients. Many community colleges, vocational schools, and hospitals offer one-year certificate programs.
Courses cover basic nursing concepts and patient care concepts.
Required courses include anatomy, physiology, and medical-surgical nursing. Other courses are pediatrics, obstetrics, and psychiatric nursing. Students also receive supervised clinical experience. In Indiana, many nursing occupations are regulated by the Indiana State Board of Nursing. Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Midwives must apply for a license to practice.