Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training program at Craven Community College in New Bern, NC offers a certificate credential designed to be completed in one to two years. Craven Community College is a public institution serving the eastern North Carolina region. This program falls within the practical nursing and vocational nursing field (CIP 51.3901) and prepares students for entry-level nursing roles in clinical and long-term care settings.

Within the health sciences field, this program provides foundational nursing skills including patient care, medication administration, and basic clinical procedures. Students at Craven Community College can also explore related technical programs such as Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians, CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, and Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician, reflecting the college's broader vocational and technical offerings.