Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing LPN Program in Troy, NY

The LPN program at Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing is designed to provide students with the comprehensive education and practical skills necessary to become successful Licensed Practical Nurses. The program typically spans 12-18 months and covers a wide range of topics, including medical-surgical nursing, pediatric nursing, geriatric nursing, maternity nursing, pharmacology, and mental health nursing. Students learn to administer medications, monitor vital signs, assist with patient care, and provide emotional support to patients and their families. A significant portion of the program is dedicated to clinical rotations, offering hands-on experience in diverse healthcare settings. These rotations are crucial for developing competency in practical nursing skills and building confidence in patient care. Graduates of the program are prepared to sit for the NCLEX-PN exam and, upon passing, begin their careers as LPNs in various settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and home healthcare agencies. The program strives to produce skilled, compassionate, and ethical LPNs who contribute to the well-being of their patients and communities. Graduates may choose to further their education by pursuing an RN degree, using their LPN experience as a foundation for advanced nursing practice.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing 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.