Practical Nursing

Earn Your Practical Nursing Diploma

Have you always dreamed of being a nurse? When you enroll in United’s courses for practical nursing in southwestern PA, you take the initiative and work toward making that dream a reality.

By signing up for our Practical Nursing classes in Irwin, PA, you’ll be able to touch the lives of patients and their families daily. If you’re passionate about helping people and want to take on a rewarding occupation, this is a great career option for you!

Please continue reading to learn more about United’s training and our preparation for your Practical Nursing License. Irwin, Monroeville, Murrysville, Greensburg, and other southwestern PA-located students are encouraged to enroll today!

How We Compare to Other Practical Nursing Programs in Southwest Pennsylvania

At United, our practical nursing program in Irwin, PA, is a direct admission program. This means you won’t waste time and money taking classes only to find out later that you are not accepted into the program. Instead, you will graduate in just 12 months, and upon graduation, our students are eligible to take the licensing exam to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).

During your year at United, you’ll fine-tune your skills, become more familiar with various nursing resources, and work with actual patients.

When students choose to earn their practical nursing diploma in Irwin within the southwestern radius of Pennsylvania, they’ll learn how to do the following:

• Conduct physical assessments
• Administer medications
• Care for wounds
• Assist patients with daily activities
• Perform IV therapy
• Perform phlebotomy and give injections
• Monitor vital signs
• Collect medical specimens
• Perform routine lab tests
• Monitor medical equipment
• Evaluate patient’s emotional and spiritual status

Start your path to becoming a practical nurse by requesting information today!

Applying Your Skills

Licensed Practical Nurses are often the patient’s first point of contact in a medical facility. Their skill sets include reviewing medical histories, collecting samples for routine laboratory testing, and administering patient care, making them valuable employees in the following areas:

• Working for a pediatrician’s office
• Working at a hospital
• Working in an emergency room
• Working at a long-term care nursing home facility
• Working for a community or home-health agency
• Working at a rehabilitation center
• Working for a variety of clinics
• Working for any number of private physicians

Practical Nurses are an essential part of the medical team. United’s program provides you with the training needed to sit for the state licensing exam. To learn more about this program, call 724-515-2440 or Request Information.