LPN Programs in Indiana

State Info:

Indiana is one of the states with the highest population and this means that there are plenty of opportunities for an LPN nurse living in Indiana. There are several reasons for this.

For one a big population means that there will need to be more health care professionals to take care of all the people living there. An increasing population also indicates an increase in the life expectancy rate which means that there will be plenty of jobs available for LPN nurses who are hoping to work in the area of geriatrics.

As compared to other industries, the health care industry is on the increase, this means that it is a good field of work to get involved with for future security. There are also a lot of advancement options available to people who have an LPN qualification. For example you will be able to study further and increase your employment opportunities even further.

Licensing Requirements

In order to become licensed as an LPN in the state of Indiana you will have to:

• Be older than 18 years of age
• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent qualification
• Have a clear criminal background
• Have a clean bill of health
• Graduate from an LPN program that is certified and accredited by the Indiana State Board of Nursing (this is very important as you will never be able to practice as an LPN in Indiana if the school where you did you qualification is not certified)
• Pass the NCLEX-PN exam in your state

Exam Fee

There are of course various fees that you will have to pay, both to write the LPN examination and to become properly licensed. In order to be allowed to write the exam you will have to pay $200 to the company who is in charge of administering the exam. This company’s name is Pearson Vue. On top of that you will have to pay $50 to the Indiana State Board of Nursing to become certified and you will also be required to renew your LPN license every two years. There will be a renewal fee of $50 payable once every two years in order to keep your license up to date and active.

Salaries

Financial Aid Available

In the state of Indiana there is no reason to give up on your dreams of becoming an LPN> many people give up on this idea altogether due to financial constraints. However, there are plenty of aid schemes offered by the State of Indiana as well as the universities and schools within that state that exist primarily to help you reach all of your educational aim in life.

State and federal financial aid

If you want to study in the state of Indiana than you have the opportunity to apply for state or federal aid in order to complete your qualification. There are many avenues of inquiry that you could pursue on this regard, but a good place to start is with FAFSA. FAFSA will be able to provide you with a list of financial aid programs that you are eligible for. Make sure that you consider all of the options, and remember that there are many opportunities out there for people who are willing to take the time and effort needed to look for them.

Veteran’s benefits

If you are a veteran or a family member of a veteran than you may qualify for financial aid to complete your LPN studies in the state of Indiana. If you fall into this category it is well worth your while to explore the different options that you may have. Veteran’s benefits are usually offered at a federal or state level, but it is well worth your while pursuing private sources of financial aid as well.

Scholarships and Grants

A financially viable option that may be open to you is perhaps looking into getting a scholarship or a grant. A scholarship is an amount of money that is given to you to pay for your studies that you will not have to pay back. This is great and may sound too good to be true, but remember that there are quite strict qualifications that you will need to have in order to get a scholarship. Firstly scholarships are often only given to people who are in financial difficulties. However in many cases they are rewards given regardless of your financial status. However, in order to receive this reward you will have to be a top achiever in the academic filed. This is not easily achievable so for you a scholarship may not be a realistic option. A grant is also an amount of money that is given to you in order for you to pay for your studies. For a grant however you will not have to be a top achiever. You will merely need to prove that you need the money because you have no other way to pay for your studies. Grants are therefore more achievable, but they can’t be given to everyone.

Student loans

If you are unable to get either a scholarship or a grant for your LPN studies in Indiana, then you may have to consider taking out a student loan from a bank or another organization. Federal loans have great interest rates, but there are stringent criteria that you will have to meet in order to qualify for the loan. Private loans are easier to get, but they come with much higher interest rates. A loan may also be viable if you are only able to get a scholarship or grant that covers part of your fees. Remember that although you often only have to start paying the loan back after you have finished studying, your loan may accrue interest over this time, which means you will have to pay quite a lot of money back. In this case it is a good idea to look into the various loan-forgiveness schemes offered in the state of Indiana.

List of Schools

There are a number of very good schools that you will be able to attend in order to get your LPN qualification in the state of Indiana. These schools are listed below along with all of the contact information you will need in order to make further inquiries.

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BROWN MACKIE COLLEGE – FORT WAYNE
3000 East Coliseum Blvd.
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802
Phone Number: 260-484-4400
www.bmcaec.com/locations.asp

BROWN MACKIE COLLEGE – INDIANAPOLIS
1200 N. Meridian Street, Suite 100
Indianapolis, IN 46204-1017
Phone Number: 260-484-4400
www.bmcaec.com/locations.asp

BROWN MACKIE COLLEGE – MERRILLVILLE
(Formally Commonwealth Business College)
1000 East 80th Place, Suite 101 North
Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone Number: 800-258-3321 ext. 41
www.bmcaec.com/locations.asp

BROWN MACKIE COLLEGE – SOUTH BEND
1030 East Jefferson Blvd
South Bend, IN 46617
Phone Number: 574-237-0774
www.bmcaec.com/locations.asp

EVEREST COLLEGE
(Formerly Olympia College)
8585 Broadway, Suite 550
Merrillville, Indiana 46410
Phone Number: 219-756-6824
www.cci.edu

IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE – ANDERSON
104 West 53rd Street
Anderson, IN 46013
Phone Number: 765-683-7133
www.ivytech.edu/campuses

IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE – BLOOMINGTON
200 Daniels Way
Bloomington, IN 47404
Phone Number: 812-330-6119
www.ivytech.edu/campuses

IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE – COLUMBUS
4475 Central Avenue
Columbus, IN 47203
Phone Number: 812-372-9925
www.ivytech.edu/campuses

IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE – EVANSVILLE
3501 First Avenue
Evansville, IN 47710
Phone Number: 812-429-1482
www.ivytech.edu/campuses

IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE – FORT WAYNE
3800 North Anthony Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
Phone Number: 260-480-2086
www.ivytech.edu/campuses

IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE – GARY
1400 East 35th Avenue
Gary, IN 46409
Phone Number: 219-981-1111
www.ivytech.edu/campuses

IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE – GREENCASTLE
1 North Calbert Way
P. O. Box 780
Greencastle, IN 46135
Phone Number: 1-800-750-3007
www.ivytech.edu/campuses

IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE – INDIANAPOLIS
50 W. Fall Creek Pkwy North Dr.
Indianapolis, IN 46208-5752
Phone Number: 317-921-4407
www.ivytech.edu/campuses

IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE – KOKOMO
1815 East Morgan Street
P. O. Box 1373
Kokomo, IN 46903
Phone Number: 765-459-0561
www.ivytech.edu/campuses

IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE – LAFAYETTE
3101 South Creasy Lane, Box 6299
Lafayette, IN 47903
Phone Number: 765-772-9100
www.ivytech.edu/campuses

IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE – MADISON
590 Ivy Tech Drive
Madison, IN 47250
Phone Number: 812-273-0105
www.ivytech.edu/campuses

IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE – MUNCIE
4301 South Cowan Road
Muncie, IN 47303
Phone Number: 765-289-2291
www.ivytech.edu/campuses

IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE – RICHMOND
2357 Chester Blvd
Richmond, IN 47374
Phone Number: 765-966-2656
www.ivytech.edu/campuses

IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE – SELLERSBURG
8204 Highway 311
Sellersburg, IN 47172
Phone Number: 812-246-3301
www.ivytech.edu/campuses

IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE – SOUTH BEND
220 Dean Johnson Blvd
South Bend, IN 46601
Phone Number: 219-289-7001
www.ivytech.edu/campuses

IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE – TERRE HAUTE
7999 US Highway 41 South
Terre Haute, IN 47802
Phone Number: 812-299-1121
www.ivytech.edu/campuses

IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE – VALPARAISO
3100 Ivy Tech Drive
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Phone Number: 219-464-8514
www.ivytech.edu/campuses

J. EVERETT LIGHT CAREER CENTER
1901 East 86th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46240
Phone Number: 317-259-5265
www.jelcc.com

MARION COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF PRACTICAL NURSING
107 South Pennsylvania
Marion, IN 46952
Phone Number: 765-664-9091
www.tavtc.net

MEDTECH COLLEGE
6612 E. 75th Street, Suite 500
Indianapolis, IN 46250
Phone Number: 317-845-0100
www.medtechcollege.com

MEDTECH COLLEGE
1500 American Way
Greenwood, IN 46142
Phone Number: 317-534-0322
www.medtechcollege.com

VINCENNES UNIVERSITY
1002 North First Street
Vincennes, IN 47591
Phone Number: 812-888-8888
www.vinu.edu

VINCENNES UNIVERSITY – JASPER
850 College Avenue
Jasper, IN 47546
Phone Number: 812-482-3030
http://vujc.vinu.edu