Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training certificate program at McDowell Technical Community College is a one- to two-year credential offered by this public institution in Marion, North Carolina. The program prepares students for the NCLEX-PN examination, providing instruction in fundamental nursing care, pharmacology, patient assessment, and clinical practice.

This program is part of the practical nursing field (CIP 51.3901) and is among the health sciences offerings at McDowell Technical Community College. Related programs at the school include Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General, Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General (two- to four-year), Applied Engineering Technologies/Technicians, and Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Technology/Technician. Graduates are prepared for licensed practical nurse positions in hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, and other patient care environments.