Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, IA offers a one- to two-year certificate in Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training. This public college program is part of the practical nursing field (CIP 51.3901) and equips students with the clinical and patient care skills needed to pursue LPN licensure through the NCLEX-PN examination and work in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and physician offices.

The curriculum covers nursing fundamentals, basic pharmacology, patient assessment, and hands-on clinical training. Related programs at Kirkwood Community College include Diesel Mechanics Technology, Computer Support Specialist, Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design, and Culinary Arts, offering students a broad range of vocational and technical career options at this Cedar Rapids institution.