Licensed practical nurses and licensed vocational nurses (known as LPNs or LVNs, depending on the state in which they work) provide basic medical care. They work under the direction of registered nurses (RNs) and doctors. LPNs are responsible for administering basic nursing care and monitoring a patient’s health.

Why Choose COTC?

Some benefits of the COTC program are:

• The program offers a one-year study plan leading to a practical nursing certificate. 
• The curriculum provides a balance of general education and nursing courses and has been developed to provide a strong foundation for academic progression in nursing. 
• Carefully planned clinical laboratory experiences are an integral part of all nursing courses and encompass caring for persons in various age groups who need nursing care for a variety of reasons.

License/Credentialing Eligibility

• Graduates are awarded a Practical Nursing One-Year Certificate and are eligible to take the licensing exam, National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN), to become licensed practical nurses (LPNs).

Career Options

Nursing is a dynamic profession, one with multiple opportunities in a variety of healthcare settings. An LPN may choose to work in long-term care and assisted-living facilities, industrial settings, medical offices, private homes or acute care hospitals. 

Practical Nursing Handbook
Nursing Clinical Schedule