LPN Programs River Grove, IL

Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) work in nursing homes, hospitals, home health care, and other medical settings. According to a 2015 Workforce Report published by the Illinois Center for Nursing, 48 percent of LPNs work in extended care settings. The rise of the LPN workforce in long-term care is due to the demand for more education for nurses in acute settings. Although the State of Illinois had 30,350 LPNs in 2015, close to 35 percent are on the verge of … Read the rest