Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College is a certificate program (one to two years) offered by this public institution in Huntsville, AL. The program prepares students for licensure as practical or vocational nurses, covering patient care fundamentals, clinical procedures, pharmacology, and anatomy in preparation for the NCLEX-PN examination.

This program falls within the practical nursing and nursing assistants field (CIP 51.3901). Drake State also offers programs in Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager at both certificate levels, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, and Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician at both certificate levels. Students can expect a combination of classroom instruction and clinical practice in healthcare settings, developing the skills necessary for entry-level LPN/LVN roles.