Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training is a one- to two-year certificate program at Hocking College, a public institution located in Nelsonville, Ohio. Classified under CIP code 51.3901 in the practical nursing field, this program prepares students to provide basic nursing care under the direction of registered nurses and physicians in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and other healthcare settings.

Students can expect coursework in fundamentals of nursing, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, and supervised clinical practice. Hocking College also offers related programs including Energy Systems Technology/Technician, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Construction Engineering Technology/Technician, and Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD, reflecting the college's broad vocational and technical program offerings in Nelsonville.