Cert in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

The Licensed Vocational Nursing certificate at Alvin Community College prepares graduates for frontline roles on the health care team, providing basic patient care under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians. LVNs are known as Licensed Practical Nurses in many states. It runs for a single year, with a new cohort starting each summer semester. It is an intensive study that combines classroom, laboratory and clinical experiences, with courses such as medication administration and pharmacology. Completing the certificate qualifies graduates to sit for the NCLEX-PN licensing exam. The state nursing board has approved the program, and the college notes more than four decades of educating people for the nursing profession. The program page includes a cost summary and links to the college's financial aid section, which helps students judge how to fund their studies. Interested students can use the application link on the page to begin the admission process.