Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training certificate program (1 to 2 years) at Ozarks Technical Community College is offered by this public institution in Springfield, MO. Aligned with CIP code 51.3901 in the practical nursing field, the program prepares students for entry-level practice as a licensed practical or vocational nurse and eligibility to sit for the NCLEX-PN licensing examination.

Ozarks Technical Community College offers this nursing certificate alongside a range of technical and career programs. Related programs at the school include Physical Therapy Assistant (certificate, 2 to 4 years), Communications Technology/Technician at both certificate levels, Graphic Communications General (certificate, 2 to 4 years), and Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (certificate, 2 to 4 years). Students can expect coursework covering foundational nursing skills, anatomy and physiology, medication administration, and supervised clinical practice hours in the practical nursing field.