LPN Programs in MD

LPN Programs in MDIf you would like to be employed as a licensed practical nurse in the state of Maryland, you will need to complete one of the approved LPN programs in Maryland in order to take the National Council Licensure Examination – Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN). Most LPN programs in Maryland require that you must have a high school diploma or an equivalent in order for you to enroll. Some people say that the LPN schools in Maryland are some of the best around the country. You should contact the school’s admissions office before enrolling to make sure there is any special requirements of the school.

LPN Jobs in Maryland

2011 Employment: 10,980
2018 Projected Employment: 13,080

The Maryland Board of Nursing (MBON) requires that in order to be employed as an LPN in Maryland you:

• Must complete satisfactorily and meet the requirements of an approved practical nursing program
• Must have a passing mark on the NCLEX-PN
• Must prove a declaration of primary state of residence
• Must undertake a criminal history record check
• Must have a high school degree or equivalent

LPN Salary in Maryland

2011 Mean Hourly Wage: $24.14
2011 Mean Yearly Wage: $50,210
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. CareerOneStop

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