Mar 29, 2024  
2023-2024 Panola College Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Panola College Catalog

Vocational Nursing (leading to LVN)


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Panola College’s vocational nursing curriculum places emphasis on practical nursing skills providing classroom lectures, nursing skills training, and clinical experiences in a variety of clinical settings.

The vision of the Vocational Nursing Program is to promote safety and caring in nursing. Graduates should be able to care for patients within standard legal, ethical and regulatory parameters. The Vocational Nursing Program is committed to the preparation of individuals who will assume the role of vocational nurse and collaborate with the registered professional nurse and other health care professionals in the delivery of quality health care. Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) provide basic nursing care. They work under the direction of registered nurses and doctors.

Most licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses work in long-term care facilities, home health, or clinics. Many work nights, weekends, and holidays, because medical care takes place at all hours. They may be required to work shifts of longer than 8 hours.

Chair

Annissa Jackson

Instructors

  • Kay Hawthorne
  • Kori Hooker
  • Jennifer Self

Department Mission

To prepare competent vocational nurses who are knowledgeable, safe, and demonstrate a positive and caring behavior.

Department Objectives

  • To prepare graduates who will assume the role of vocational nurse to care for patients within standard legal, ethical, and regulatory parameters.
  • To prepare life-long learners who will continue their nursing education through continuing education and career advancement toward registered nursing.

Job Outlook

According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook (accessed 3/21/2023), employment of licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses is projected to grow 6% from 2021 to 2031, as fast as average for all occupations. As the baby-boom population ages, the overall need for healthcare services is expected to increase. LPNs and LVNs will be needed in residential care facilities and in-home health environments to care for geriatric patients. Vocational nurses can find employment in nursing homes, home health/hospice, urgent care clinics, doctors’ offices, dialysis, public schools, and occupational health.

For more information, email lvn@panola.edu or call 903-693-2038 for advising

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