Overview

The Vocational Nurse course prepares the qualified individual to perform basic nursing care in the health care facility.  Instruction includes both classroom and clinical training with an emphasis on the nursing process and the relationship to patient care procedures, infection control, and medication administration.  The integrated curriculum includes anatomy and physiology, growth and development, and pathology as it relates to the health care needs of patients.  Students receive clinical training in health care facilities.  Upon successful completion of the Vocational Nursing course, students are prepared for the licensure examination offered by the California Board of  Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.

The course meets the requirements of the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.

Duration	13 months
Class Schedule	Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Cost	Please visit this page for all fees.
Pre-Requisites	High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Certificate (passed the GED or HiSET exam) Participation in a qualifying interview Present satisfactory physical examination Current CPR Certificate Participate in an Orientation & Placement test session (see below)
Orientation & Placement Testing	Session dates: July & August 2023 Links to register for the Orientation & Placement Testing sessions will be posted on June 6, 2023, at 9:00 AM.
Next Start Date**	Cohort Start January 2024

** Due to the limited size of the class, there is a selection process in order to enroll in the Vocational Nursing program.  All prospective students must take a placement exam. Students who successfully complete all entrance exams will be notified by mail.

Orientation and Placement Exam

You must REGISTER for an LVN Orientation and Placement Test (OPT) session. You may only register for one testing session. Only REGISTERED test candidates will be admitted to the Orientation and Placement Test session.

Registration for the 2023 cohort will begin with the Orientation and Placement Testing Sessions on date has been postponed. Please check back after May 15, 2023, for the updated testing schedule.

Live registration links will be posted on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at 9:00 AM.

In order to register for a testing session, you will need to create an account on our student portal.  This step can be completed any time: https://lynwood.asapconnected.com/Login

Please note: This schedule is subject to change. 

Testing Schedule for Class of 2023 - 2024:

Date	Session 1	Session 2	Session 3
TBD	8:00 - 10:00 AM	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	12:00 - 2:00 PM
TBD	8:00 - 10:00 AM	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	12:00 - 2:00 PM
TBD	8:00 - 10:00 AM	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	12:00 - 2:00 PM
TBD	8:00 - 10:00 AM	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	12:00 - 2:00 PM
TBD	8:00 - 10:00 AM	10:00 AM - 12:00 PM	12:00 - 2:00 PM

* Please note: Orientation and Placement Testing Sessions dates may change or be cancelled due to recommendations from the Public Health Department or Lynwood Unified School District Administration.

Placement Test Location:

• TBD

What to Bring on Test Day:

• Test Administration fee. You can also pay at the time of scheduling your testing appointment.
• Government Issued Identification
• #2 Pencil
• Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope (SASE; see sample below)

Parking:

Parking is available in the parking lot.

Additional Resources

• Click here to read the summary guide about Vocational Nursing on the State of California's Employment Development Department's website.
• Click here to read more about Vocational Nursing on the United States Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook website.

Updated: 02/01/2023; ERB