Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training is offered as a one- to two-year certificate program at Cleveland Community College, a public institution in Shelby, NC. This program prepares students for the NCLEX-PN examination and entry-level nursing practice, covering clinical skills, pharmacology, patient care fundamentals, and nursing theory.

Classified under CIP code 51.3901 in the health professions field, this program provides a direct pathway into licensed practical nursing for students in the Shelby, NC area. Related programs at Cleveland Community College include Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General, Electrical Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, Automation Engineer Technology/Technician, and Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD. Graduates who pass the NCLEX-PN are eligible for licensure as Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and can work in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community health settings.