Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training certificate program at Otero College is a one- to two-year credential offered by this public institution in La Junta, Colorado. The program prepares students for the NCLEX-PN licensure examination and entry-level practical nursing roles in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and community health settings.

This program falls within the practical nursing field under CIP code 51.3901. Otero College also offers a Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse certificate program and a Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General certificate program. Students can expect coursework in nursing fundamentals, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, and supervised clinical practicums that develop the skills necessary to provide direct patient care under the direction of registered nurses and physicians.