Nursing Programs Offered

LPN Program Details

The Vocational Nursing Program of Lamar State College-Port Arthur provides instruction in courses which prepare graduates for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN/VN) to become a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN). The courses in the VN Program give students the opportunity to acquire the skills and demeanor necessary to provide nursing care to clients in structured health care settings. The vocational nurse functions under the supervision of a registered nurse and/or licensed physician. The VN Program provides students with the background necessary to enable them to succeed in the workforce or to seek additional nursing education.

The Vocational Nursing Program operates in the belief that all individuals should be:

-Treated with dignity and respect;
-Afforded equal opportunity to acquire a complete educational experience;
-Given an opportunity to discover and develop their special aptitudes and insights;
-Provided an opportunity to equip themselves for a fulfilling life and responsible citizenship in a world characterized by change