Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training program at Northwest Shoals Community College is a one- to two-year certificate offered by this public institution in Muscle Shoals, AL. The program falls within the practical and vocational nursing field (CIP 51.3901) and prepares students for entry-level nursing positions in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities.

Northwest Shoals Community College offers several related vocational programs, including Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering Technology, Carpentry/Carpenter, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology, Salon/Beauty Salon Management, and Medical/Clinical Assistant. Students in the LPN certificate can expect clinical and didactic instruction covering fundamentals of nursing, pharmacology, patient care procedures, and preparation for the NCLEX-PN licensure examination.