About
The LVN/LPN license program at Rio Grande Valley College is designed to prepare students to become licensed vocational nurses who are able to provide basic nursing care to patients under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians. The program includes both classroom instruction and clinical training, giving students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a variety of healthcare settings. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN exam and become licensed as LVNs/LPNs.
Organization
Rio Grande Valley College
Rio Grande Valley College
Rio Grande Valley College, headquartered in Pharr, Texas, is a higher education institution focused on medical career training. It offers accelerated medical career programs, including a 5-semester Physical Therapist Assistant A.A.S. program, Vocational Nursing licensed by the Texas Board of Nursing, and Medical Assistant and Pharmacy Technician programs. The college is committed to the personal, intellectual, and professional growth of its students, empowering a diverse student population for successful careers in healthcare.
Highlights:
- Accelerated medical career programs designed for students to gain knowledge quickly and start their careers sooner
- One of the few institutions offering a Vocational Nursing program that prepares students to become licensed by the Texas Board of Nursing
- Phlebotomy Technician program is a 17-week course consisting of 490 clock hours
- Phlebotomy Technician program trains students in all tasks related to phlebotomy