Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training certificate program at South Louisiana Community College is a two- to four-year certificate offered by this public institution in Lafayette, Louisiana. The program prepares students for the NCLEX-PN licensure examination and entry-level employment as licensed practical nurses in clinical and long-term care settings.

This program falls under CIP code 51.3901 in the health professions and clinical sciences field. South Louisiana Community College also offers a Registered Nursing certificate and an EMT Paramedic certificate, providing multiple pathways into healthcare. Additional programs at the college include Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, Petroleum Technology, and Culinary Arts. Students can expect training in basic nursing care, anatomy and physiology, medical-surgical procedures, medication administration, and clinical practicum hours.