Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training is a one- to two-year certificate program at Ranger College, a public institution in Ranger, Texas. This program falls within the practical nursing field (CIP 51.3901) and prepares students to provide basic nursing care under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians, covering topics such as patient assessment, medication administration, wound care, and clinical documentation.

Ranger College also offers related programs including Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, as well as Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General and Welding Technology/Welder at the certificate level. Students completing the LPN/LVN certificate are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN licensing examination required for practice in Texas. This program provides a direct pathway into entry-level nursing roles in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and clinics.