Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Shawnee Community College, a public institution located in Ullin, Illinois, offers a certificate in Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training at the one-to-two-year certificate level. This program provides students with the clinical and theoretical foundation needed to work as licensed practical nurses, covering topics such as nursing fundamentals, pharmacology, and patient care across various healthcare settings.

Classified under CIP code 51.3901, this nursing certificate is one of several health and technical programs at Shawnee Community College. Related offerings at the school include Surgical Technology, Occupational Therapist Assistant, and Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant certificates, as well as certificates in Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology and Welding Technology. Graduates are typically eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN licensure examination.