ProgramCIP 51.3901

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

A program that prepares individuals to assist in providing general nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse, physician or dentist. Includes instruction in taking patient vital signs, applying sterile dressings, patient health education, and assistance with examinations and treatment.

Definition from U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (CIP 2020).

Also called Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (Cert.), Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (Dipl), Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (AAS).