Columbia Basin College LVN Program in Pasco, WA

The LVN program at Columbia Basin College prepares students for a rewarding career as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. This comprehensive program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide safe and effective patient care under the direction of registered nurses and physicians. Students can expect to learn about fundamental nursing concepts, pharmacology, medical-surgical nursing, geriatrics, pediatrics, mental health, and other specialized areas. The program typically includes classroom instruction, laboratory practice, and extensive clinical experiences in a variety of healthcare settings within the Tri-Cities region. These clinical rotations offer valuable hands-on experience, allowing students to apply their knowledge and develop their clinical skills. Successful completion of the program makes graduates eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN), which is required for licensure as an LVN. Upon licensure, graduates can pursue careers in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, home healthcare agencies, and other healthcare settings, providing essential care to patients of all ages.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Columbia Basin 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.