Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training program at Eastern Shore Community College is a 1-to-2-year certificate program offered by this public institution in Melfa, VA. The program prepares students to provide basic nursing care under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians in a variety of healthcare settings.

This program is part of the practical nursing field (CIP 51.3901). Eastern Shore Community College also offers programs in healthcare and technical fields, including Medical/Clinical Assistant, Industrial Technology/Technician, Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician, Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, and Electrical Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. Students can expect coursework covering patient care fundamentals, pharmacology, anatomy and physiology, and preparation for the NCLEX-PN licensure examination.