Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program

The licensed practical nurse program at New Mexico Junior College prepares students for careers in hospitals, convalescent centers, clinics, home care, and physicians' offices. The program focuses on preparing individuals to assist in providing general nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse, physician, of dentist. Program courses include: patient vital signs, critical thinking and technology, applying sterile dressings, patient health education, and assistance with examinations and treatment. Get more details below including other New Mexico colleges that offer licensed practical nurse (LPN) program.

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New Mexico Junior College

803 University Ave, Las Vegas, NM

New Mexico Junior College (NMJC) is located in Hobbs, New Mexico. NMJC offers a flexible schedule with daytime and evening classes as well as short-term and full-semester courses. Their mission is “To provide positive life-long learning opportunities in our credit and non-credit classes.”

Transfer students will need to complete the application process and submit all necessary transcripts for review. After meeting with a counselor, an educational plan will be developed and arrangements made with the appropriate services to answer any questions or concerns regarding the transfer of credits.

Student Services include academic, professional, and personal counseling—to help a student changing careers, deciding on a major, determining transferability of courses, as well as gaining independence, acquiring a new study skill, and ways to deal with problems. Other student services include access to student housing, health clinic, testing center, library, and recreation (game room, internet café, and student activities).

Detailed information about NMJC’s tuition and fees as well as their payment policy can be found on the NMJC financial aid portal.  Students can also request admissions information from this portal by completing the form on the page.

Students Enrolled in the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. New Mexico Junior College has offered the following program levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Description

Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employment is expected to grow at a rate of 16.3% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).