Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training certificate program at Laurel Ridge Community College is a 1-to-2-year credential offered by this public institution in Middletown, VA. Classified within the practical nursing field (CIP 51.3901), this program prepares students to pass the NCLEX-PN examination and practice as licensed practical nurses (LPNs) in long-term care, acute care, and community health settings under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians.

Laurel Ridge Community College also offers a pathway for students seeking to advance to registered nursing, with a Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse certificate available at the 2-to-4-year level. Additional health programs at the Middletown campus include Surgical Technology/Technologist, Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician, and Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), as well as an Industrial Technology/Technician certificate. These offerings reflect Laurel Ridge's emphasis on workforce-ready programs in health and technical fields.