Vocational Nursing
Our Vocational Nursing Program
Are you compassionate, organized, and detail-oriented? Are you interested in a career in which you can provide care and truly help others? If you are interested in which you work closely with patients to provide direct medical care, a career as a Vocational Nurse could be a great choice for you!
If you are looking for a solid career that offers an opportunity to be part of a healthcare team, a career as a Vocational Nurse could be a great choice for you! With training from Central Coast College, you can get the training you need for this rewarding healthcare career in 59 weeks!
Financial Aid is available, to those who qualify. We can also assist with Job placement for graduates through our Career Services Department.
The Vocational Nursing Program at Central Coast College is designed to provide the student with the basic knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of a Vocational Nurse in a health care environment. The program is approved by the BVNPT as an accredited training program, the completion of which meets the minimum requirements set forth as necessary for application to take the Vocational Nurse License examination. The program includes 10-13 weeks clock hour terms, consisting of five consecutive terms of instruction. The total program is completed over five terms. The program curriculum includes progression of learning from basic to more complex concepts, and to specialty nursing concepts.
In the Vocational Nursing program, you’ll learn to:
- Provide basic nursing care
- Administer medications
- Document patients’ signs and symptoms
- Perform therapeutic and rehabilitative measures
Graduates receive a Certificate of Completion, Vocational Nursing diploma.
Career Highlights & Opportunity
As a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), you will be part of a health care delivery team, providing basic nursing care, administering medications, health assessment, documenting a patient’s signs and symptoms as well as carrying out therapeutic and rehabilitative measures.
LVNs care for people who are sick, injured, convalescent, or disabled under the support direction of physicians and registered nurses. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall employment of licensed vocational nurses is projected to grow 6% from 2021 to 2031.
To learn more about how you can get started on your path towards a rewarding healthcare career with training from Central Coast College.
Call 866-861-5325 to start your Vocational Nursing program in Salinas, CA today!