Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training program at Northern Tier Career Center in Towanda, PA is a one- to two-year certificate program at this public institution. The program falls within the practical nursing field (CIP 51.3901) and prepares students for the NCLEX-PN licensing examination and entry-level employment as licensed practical nurses in hospitals, nursing facilities, and community health settings.

Students in the LPN program at Northern Tier Career Center can expect classroom and laboratory instruction in nursing fundamentals, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, and patient care skills, along with supervised clinical experiences in area healthcare facilities. The program is designed to meet Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing requirements for practical nurse licensure.