Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training is a one- to two-year certificate program at Howard College, a public institution located in Big Spring, TX. The program prepares students with the clinical skills and theoretical knowledge needed to pass the NCLEX-PN licensing exam and work as licensed practical nurses in hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare settings.

This program falls within the practical nursing field (CIP 51.3901) and combines classroom instruction with supervised clinical practice. Howard College also offers related health and vocational programs, including Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Surgical Technology/Technologist, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General, and Welding Engineering Technology/Technician, giving students a variety of career training options.