LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) /LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse) in Alaska are always in high demand. As an intermediate between CNA and RN, they play a major role in medical and healthcare industry. Anchorage and Seward are the two prominent regions in terms of LPN training in Alaska. They offer many nursing schools and a number of training courses. You can get an Associate degree, Bachelor in Science, or, even a Masters' degree in Science form the Universities of Alaska. The expected growth is a roaring 18% and every year about 250 graduates confer from the Universities of Alaska. You don't need to exaggerate yourself to become a LPN. There is a simple eligibility criterion that is to be followed:

1. You must be 18 years old
2. You must be holding a CNA certification
3. A physical, mental and Background check is conducted
4. Your must be having good reading skills.
5. Basic Life Support  for Healthcare Provider Certification (CPR)

The training program varies in terms of training hours from state to state but on an average you need to go through a hands-on practice of 460 hours, which includes the classroom and clinical training as well. National Counsel Licensing Examination – Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN) is the examination that is conducted the Pearson-Vue for certification in LPN programs. Befuddled over the salaries of LPN after completion of the graduation, the average salary of a LPN in Alaska is around $47800 and there is a very little difference (mere $450) in this figure if you are graduating from any of Seward Training Programs rather than from any of the Anchorage Training Programs. There are a number of healthcare centers and medical facilities around the Alaska State that provide job opportunities for the LPN trainees. Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation in Bethel, Providence Seward Medical and Care Center are the two of the leading job post centers. A LPN must be sympathetic with the patient and strong hearted as the job demands stress free mental state. You can opt for a training school as per your wish; there are not many LPN schools in Alaska. The LPN program is very feasible and doesn't cost much for any person to enroll in. The LPN graduates normally work for 40 hours a week and can be asked to work in odd shifts as per the requirement of the facility. The list of the name of various training schools in Alaska is as under:-

• Alaska Institute of Technology – Anchorage
• Alaska Institute of Technology - Seward
• University of Alaska – Anchorage
• Kaplan University
• South University
• Indiana State University