Carrington College in Albuquerque is offering a new practical nursing program, which prepares students for entry-level nursing careers with the skills needed to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Courtesy photo
CARRINGTON COLLEGE News:
ALBUQUERQUE – Carrington College in Albuquerque has announced a new Practical Nursing program that is now enrolling students.
The New Mexico Board of Nursing certifies that Carrington College is granted initial approval to offer Practical Nursing in the State of New Mexico. This program will enroll cohorts of up to 24 students.
The Practical Nursing program will prepare students for careers as healthcare professionals where they will be able to care for patients in a variety of professional settings including hospitals, nursing facilities, physician offices and in-home health services. The Practical Nursing certificate can be completed in as few as 12 months, preparing students for the NCLEX-PN exam and an entry-level career as an LPN.
Carrington College prepares students to take appropriate certification and licensure exams related to their individual majors. The College does not guarantee students will successfully pass these exams or be certified or licensed as a result of completing the program.
Students will learn about direct patient care, assessment, diagnostic measurements, procedures and treatments. This hands-on clinical training enhances the learning experience and allows students to develop a work history while completing their studies. The program allows students to further their studies in a real-world medical environment.
“We are pleased to see the successful Practical Nursing/Vocational Nursing program expand beyond the Boise, San Jose and Sacramento campuses,” said Campus Director Dena Garcia at Carrington College in Albuquerque. “Licensed practical and vocational nurses are critical to enhancing patient-care outcomes. Expanding the program to our Albuquerque community will help us embrace the opportunities of an ever-evolving healthcare field. We are serving and supporting these communities by helping them meet the demand for well-educated nursing professionals.”
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses is projected to grow 9 percent from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations. As the population ages, the need for healthcare services is expected to increase as LPNs and LVNs will be needed in residential care facilities and in-home health environments to care for older patients.
Carrington College’s Albuquerque campus provides hands-on training in a number of medical programs. The campus offers approximately 35,000 square feet of space tailored to hands-on training and one-on-one interaction between instructors and students. The campus provides fully equipped simulation labs that use computerized human patient simulators and custom-designed scenarios to help students develop skills and build confidence.
For more information on the Carrington College, visit: www.Carrington.edu.
Visit carrington.edu/student-consumer-information for important information on program outcomes.
About Carrington College
Established in 1967, Carrington College empowers students to achieve their goals, find success and make inspiring contributions to our global community. Carrington College offers a diverse range of programs that lead to a Certificate of Achievement or Associate of Science degree. The college offers programs which prepare students for careers in the medical, dental, veterinary, criminal justice and industrial trade fields. Carrington College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACCJC/WASC), 10 Commercial Blvd., Suite 204, Novato, CA 94949, (415) 506-0234, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information about accreditation, including the filing of complaints against member institutions, can be found at: www.accjc.org.