Vocational Nurse

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	$10,000.00 Electronic Payments (Debit or Credit Card) Payment plan option
Registration, Orientation and Placement Testing	Orientation and placement testing dates for the Spring 2026 cohort will be posted in Fall 2025*
Prerequisites	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)
Upcoming Session	Cohort Start Spring 2026

** 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.

 

2026-2027 LVN Cohort Program Interest Form
	Click on the link below to complete the interest form
	https://forms.gle/82KWgkqs4NujcCvh6

Placement Test Location:

• 11277 Atlantic Ave, Lynwood, CA 90262
• Parking is available on site

What to Bring on Test Day:

• Test Administration fee $10 cash; you can also pay online at the time of scheduling your testing appointment.
• Government Issued Identification
• #2 Pencil
• Self-Addressed Stamped Envelope (SASE; see sample below)

 

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: 01/21/2025; SR