CIP Code 51.3901 - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

CIP 2020 · 6-digit program · National Center for Education Statistics

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CIP 2020 6-digit program. Official National Center for Education Statistics classification.

Key facts for CIP 51.3901

Code
51.3901
Level
6-digit program, CIP 2020
Official title
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
STEM
No
IPEDS
Valid for completions reporting

Definition

National Center for Education Statistics, CIP 2020.

A program that prepares individuals to assist in providing general nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse, physician or dentist. Includes instruction in taking patient vital signs, applying sterile dressings, patient health education, and assistance with examinations and treatment.

Classification scope

Examples

Common catalog titles. Not a complete list of college major names.

  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
  • Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (Cert.)
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (Dipl)
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (AAS)

Where CIP 51.3901 sits in the hierarchy

2-digit series 51 Health Professions and Related Programs 4-digit series Direct parent 51.39 Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
6-digit program Current 51.3901 Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Related programs in 51.39

2 official

Other 6-digit programs in this 4-digit series.

CIP classifies programs. Occupations are linked through the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. Industries are NAICS sectors from the BLS occupation-by-industry table for those occupations. This is not a placement rate, and it is not a direct CIP to NAICS or CIP to SIC crosswalk.

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Using CIP 51.3901

What is CIP Code 51.3901?

CIP Code 51.3901 is the CIP 2020 6-digit program Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training.

Is CIP Code 51.3901 a STEM-designated program?

No. CIP Code 51.3901 is not on the DHS STEM designated degree program list used on this site.

Sources for CIP 51.3901

  • Official classification source National Center for Education Statistics. Classification of Instructional Programs, CIP 2020. NCES CIP 2020
  • Occupation crosswalk NCES and BLS CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 crosswalk.

Published by SICCODE.com. The title, definition, examples, and cross-references are the NCES CIP 2020 text. STEM marks use the DHS STEM designated degree program list, archived July 12, 2023.