Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training certificate program at El Paso Community College is a one- to two-year certificate offered by this public institution in El Paso, TX. The program prepares students for licensure as a licensed practical or vocational nurse, covering fundamentals of nursing care, pharmacology, patient assessment, and supervised clinical practice in a variety of healthcare settings.

This program is part of the practical and vocational nursing field (CIP 51.3901) and is among the health and technical programs at El Paso Community College. Related programs at the college include Electrician, System Networking and LAN/WAN Management/Manager, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General, and Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN examination and pursue LPN or LVN positions in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and home health agencies.