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VOCATIONAL NURSE/NURSING
 Upon completion of the program and passing the licensing examination, the LVN can enter the workforce as a competent, skilled nurse. Vocational nurses as they are called in Texas and California provide bedside nursing care at the direction of physicians and/or registered nurses. The practice of vocational nursing is based on concepts from the physical, biological, and behavioral sciences. Each state has its own nurse practice act, so the scope of practice varies from state to state.
As a licensed professional, the LVN uses the nursing process for patient assessment, to contribute to the nursing diagnosis made by the RN and for planning, implementation, and evaluation in providing care.
LVNs are integral to nursing. They provide individualized care in a variety of healthcare settings such as acute care, long-term care, home health care, and other community healthcare agencies.
Vocational nursing students benefit from extensive hands-on learning in one-year programs. Much of their preparation for nursing focuses on supervised clinical experiences with real clients in real health care facilities. This clinical component of education is one of the major strengths of the vocational nursing program.
Because of the versatility in their study, LVNs are among the most patient-focused members of any health care team.
This Program is offered at the following location:
 Garden Grove, CA
North Hollywood, CA
San Bernardino, CA
San Diego, CA
Arlington, TX
What skills will I learn?
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Pharmacology
- Administration of Medications
- Legal & Ethical Responsibilities
- Nutrition
- Common Disease Processes
- Preventative Nursing Care
- Therapeutic Nursing Care
- Rehabilitative Nursing Care
- Restorative Nursing Care
- Nursing interventions for patient care
- Cultural Differences in caring for patients
- Psychosocial impact of disease
- Leadership principles
Where can I work?
- Hospitals
- Long-term Care Facilities
- Physician's Offices
- Home Health Agencies
- Hospice Agencies
- Residential Care Facilities
- Schools
- Government Agencies
- Community Agencies
- Registries
Are there really jobs available for me?
No ethical educational institution can guarantee employment. What we encourage you to do is to read the volumes of articles being published on the nursing shortage, search the internet for articles on the nursing shortage, go to the Dictionary of Occupational Titles published by the US Government and find the projections for the need for licensed practical/vocational nurses projected through the next 20 to 25 years. A copy of your local newspaper will tell the story. Search the classifieds for nurses needed just in your area. The internet is a great source for classifieds from other cities and towns. Healthcare is growing and they need qualified, competent licensed nurses to fill care for patients.
And finally, how much does it cost?
We know how important this question is to most of you. We have found that our program costs may change slightly with each new session. For that reason, we are unable to provide cost information on our website. We are, however, very happy to discuss our current program costs with you personally. Please give us a call anytime. Just tell your campus representative that you have visited our website and would like information about our program.
If you have questions about financial aid, your representative will refer you to our excellent Financial Aid staff who are here specifically to help you fund your education.
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