VOCATIONAL NURSING (LVN)

As a licensed vocational nurse you are an important part of a healthcare team. Under the supervision of doctors & registered nurses you will provide direct nursing care to patients with a wide variety of illnesses. Your patients will be located in a broad range of medical facilities. You will perform task including administering medications, giving injections, monitoring patients' diets, and checking vital signs. You will watch for changes in patients' conditions and take necessary action. Licensed vocational nurses assist in the diagnosis and therapy of the patients and aid the health team in planning, implementing, and evaluating the patients' nursing care. The combined academic and clinical training prepares the vocational nursing student to take the National Licensure Exam (NCLEX-PN) and become a licensed vocational nurse in the State of California.

Outline of Program:

  • 577 hours of theory
  • 954 hours of practical clinical and lab
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Pharmacology
  • Fundamentals of Nursing
  • Medical Surgical 1-3
  • Maternal/Child
  • Vocational & Career Enhancement
  • NCLEX preparation

Schedule / Hours:

  • Full time = 54 curricular weeks
    (Both Campuses)

All the above exclude holidays, vacations & makeup times

Requirements:

  • High school graduate or posses a GED certificate or equivalency thereof.
  • Minimum age of 17.5 years
  • Pass the Standard Assessment Exam with a score of 580 or higher
  • Pass the college's physical exam
  • Obtain a clearance on Consumer Background Report
  • Physically capable of performing the duties of a vocational nurse
  • Proof of Influenza Shot

Selection Process:

The Applicants who have met all the Entrance & Financial Aid requirements and have completed the admission process, will be eligible for selection into the Nursing Program. Selection is made on or before the 10th day of class and is based on attendance, punctuality, attitude and participation, entrance exam scores and quiz test scores. After the selection process has been completed the remaining candidates may be placed on the list for the next available class.