Southwestern Community College LVN Program in Creston, IA

Southwestern Community College’s Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) program provides comprehensive training for individuals seeking a rewarding career in direct patient care. This three-semester program emphasizes hands-on experience, combining classroom instruction with supervised clinical practice in local healthcare facilities. Students learn essential skills in patient assessment, medication administration, and communication, preparing them to work effectively under the supervision of physicians and registered nurses. The curriculum covers a range of topics, including pharmacology, medical-surgical nursing, and maternal-child health. Graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN examination, opening doors to various employment opportunities in clinics, long-term care facilities, home health agencies, and more. Southwestern College’s LVN program equips students with the knowledge, skills, and professional demeanor necessary to excel as competent and compassionate vocational nurses, contributing to the well-being of their communities. The program is approved by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians, ensuring quality and adherence to industry standards.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Southwestern Community College on the NCES website.

* Cohort Year represents the year for which students began their studies and applies to Graduation and Transfer Out Rates.
** Net Price is Average Net Price for 2022-2023 generated for full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. For public institutions only students paying the in-state or in-district rate are included. For institutions that charge students by program, net price is generated for the institution’s largest program.
NA (Not applicable) – Graduation rate, transfer-out rate and the net price are not applicable to institutions that do not have full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students in the applicable cohort year or the financial aid year.