Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training is a certificate program (1 to 2 years) offered at Indian Hills Community College, a public institution located in Ottumwa, Iowa. The program prepares students for the NCLEX-PN licensure examination and entry-level practice as licensed practical nurses in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and other healthcare settings.

This program falls under CIP code 51.3901, within the practical nursing and nursing assistant fields. Indian Hills Community College also offers programs in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Laser and Optical Technology/Technician, and Robotics Technology/Technician. Students can expect training in basic nursing care, patient assessment, medication administration, and clinical skills through a combination of classroom instruction and supervised clinical practice.