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Licensed Vocational Nurse Program

Our fully accredited program was developed with the employed student in mind. It allows individuals to attain professional training and job skills without the necessity of job relinquishment. Upon the successful completion of the program, the graduate will be awarded a certificate of achievement, hence becoming eligible to take the NCLEX-PN Examination of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. Our program will promote and provide quality health related courses. The classes are designed to provide students with the academic knowledge and skills required for entry into today’s health care industry. This is a part time program designed for the working student. The majority of the classes are held in the evening.

LVN Program Details

  • Length: 23 Months/1,536 Hours
  • Prerequisites: CNA or Licensed Medical Assistant, Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, High School Diploma, and scoring well on the TEAS test
  • Locations:Arnold Avenue Center and Clinical sites
  • Start Date:See Schedule for Details
  • Schedule:
    • Months 1-4:  Two theory classes per week, 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
    • Months 5-23:  Theory:  Six (6) hours/week, clinical:  Fourteen (14) hours/week
  • Additional costs include books, testing and materials, supplies, uniforms and malpractice insurance.

Licensed Vocational Nurse Sequence of Courses

Course Hours
Nutrition for Nursing 42
Pharmacology for Nursing 54
Adult Development for Nursing 12
Nursing Fundamentals Theory 60
Nursing Fundamentals Clinical 120
Medical Surgical Nursing 1 Theory 54
Medical Surgical Nursing 1 Clinical 180
Medical Surgical Nursing 2 Theory 75
Medical Surgical Nursing 2 Clinical 180
Mental Health Nursing Theory 36
Mental Health Nursing Clinical 84
Medical Surgical Nursing 3 Theory 117
Medical Surgical Nursing 3 Clinical 284
Maternity Nursing Theory 30
Maternity Nursing Clinical 64
Pediatric Nursing Theory 42
Pediatric Nursing Clinical 48