Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training certificate program at New Mexico State University-Dona Ana is a one- to two-year credential at this public institution in Las Cruces, NM. The program prepares students for the NCLEX-PN licensure examination and entry-level nursing practice in long-term care, clinics, and other healthcare settings.

This program is part of the practical nursing field (CIP 51.3901). NMSU-Dona Ana supports students interested in broader healthcare training through related programs including Medical/Clinical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), and Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. The campus also offers programs in technical and creative fields such as Welding Technology/Welder, System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager, and Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects.