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Vocational Nurse

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

$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 2025 cohort will be posted in June 2024* 

*Please check back in the first week of June for exact dates. 

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 Early Spring 2025

 

** 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 Test Sessions

You must REGISTER for an LVN Orientation and Placement Test session.

You may only register for ONE testing session.

Only REGISTERED test candidates will be admitted to the Orientation and Placement Test session.

 

Testing Schedule for Class of 2024-2025:

Date

Session Time

TBD

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

TBD

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

TBD

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

TBD

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

TBD

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Please note: This schedule is subject to change. 

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

Updated: 04/23/2024; SR