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Maine, ME | LPN Nursing Program Information

How to Become an LPN in Maine

All Licensed Practical Nurse education programs in Maine require at least five prerequisite courses before application in topics such as biology, psychology, physiology. Once complete, aspiring nurses apply to the school of nursing they wish to attend—entry is largely based on grades and can be quite competitive.

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The main theme of a year-long Maine LPN program is to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to pass the National Counsel Licensing Examination-Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN). The test requires proof of completion of a state-approved LPN program, authorized as part of an application to the Maine State Board of Nursing . The application costs $75 and then the NCLEX-PN costs $200 to take through Pearson Vue. After passing the test—success rates are around 85 percent—students receive licensure and can begin working in Maine.

Maine LPN Duties and Salary Potentials

LPNs in the state of Maine spend most of their time on direct patient care. Giving medicine, monitoring patients, feeding, bathing, and reporting back to their superiors—Registered Nurses and doctors—are all typical tasks. These tasks take place at all hours of the day, as many patients need care around the clock. While close to 80 percent of LPNs work in hospitals, they may also find employment in doctor’s offices, nursing homes, and other health care facilities. And they are well compensated for their efforts, making an average of about $40,500 per year (according to BLS.gov) before benefits, which are typically quite good.