Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training is a one- to two-year certificate program at Coastal Carolina Community College, a public institution in Jacksonville, NC. Classified under CIP 51.3901 in the practical nursing field, the program prepares students to become licensed practical nurses through instruction in basic nursing care, pharmacology, patient assessment, and clinical practice across healthcare settings.

Coastal Carolina Community College offers a variety of other career and technical programs, including Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Surgical Technology/Technologist, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Electrician, and Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. The LPN certificate is designed to fulfill the requirements for eligibility to sit for the NCLEX-PN licensure examination, leading to entry-level positions in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and clinics.