Galen Health Institutes-Pikeville LPN Program in Pikeville, KY

The Practical Nursing (LPN) program at Galen Health Institutes-Pikeville is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and clinical judgment necessary to excel as a licensed practical nurse. The curriculum typically encompasses a broad range of nursing topics, including anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, medical-surgical nursing, maternal-newborn care, pediatrics, and geriatrics. Students will participate in classroom instruction, hands-on laboratory simulations, and extensive clinical rotations in various healthcare settings to gain practical experience. Clinical rotations provide opportunities to apply learned concepts and develop essential nursing skills under the supervision of experienced healthcare professionals. The program aims to prepare graduates to confidently and competently provide direct patient care, administer medications, assist with procedures, and collaborate with other members of the healthcare team. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN examination, the national licensure exam for LPNs. Typical program duration is about 12-18 months, after which graduates can pursue entry-level LPN positions in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, home health agencies, and physicians’ offices. Galen’s programs emphasize NCLEX preparation and often utilize state-of-the-art simulation labs to reinforce learning.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Galen Health Institutes-Pikeville on the NCES website.

* Cohort Year represents the year for which students began their studies and applies to Graduation and Transfer Out Rates.
** Net Price is Average Net Price for 2022-2023 generated for full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. For public institutions only students paying the in-state or in-district rate are included. For institutions that charge students by program, net price is generated for the institution’s largest program.
NA (Not applicable) – Graduation rate, transfer-out rate and the net price are not applicable to institutions that do not have full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students in the applicable cohort year or the financial aid year.