A list of provisional accredited schools in California which have been approved by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.
Vocational Nurse
Anderson Medical Career College, North Hollywood
The field of Vocational Nursing offers you the opportunity and flexibility to work with a variety of patients. Each LVN student is required to complete 1,544.5 total hours of extensive training in the following: basic bedside care, taking and recording vita signs, preparing and administering medications, wound care, catheter insertion, observing and reporting clinical findings to supervisor, patient assesment skills, patient education, proper documentation, specimen collection and basic pharmacology
Antelope Valley Career Academy
VOCATIONAL NURSING PROGRAM / LVNOverview: One-year full time program. Curriculum requirements include 1540 hours: 576 theory and 964 clinical.
All theoretical knowledge presented in the classroom will be correlated with the student's clinical experience. The entire program is designed so that the learner will gain knowledge and experience to prepare him/her to perform competently in the clinical setting. Clinical experience includes practice in the skills laboratory and involves patient care assignment in various acute and long-term health care facilities.
The student will participate actively in the classroom, skills laboratory, and the clinical setting and the instructor will facilitate the learning process. Various methods of instruction, communication, and interaction will be utilized to facilitate effective learning. Evaluation of classroom and clinical performance will be continuously monitored throughout the entire program.
Career Colleges of America, Southgate
The VN program prepares students with the theory, laboratory, and clinical experiences for an entry-level position as a vocational nurse. Graduates will be able to demonstrate competencies in direct patient-care activities and ethical, caring behaviors while providing nursing care. Graduates and active students in Levels III and IV are offered free review classes to help prepare for the NCLEX-PN. Upon passing this licensure exam, graduates may obtain employment as a licensed vocational nurse in hospitals, nursing care facilities, and other health-care facilities. Career Networks Institute "The medical field is one of the most rewarding and fulfilling professions to be a part of. Making a difference in people's lives is one of the many benefits that comes with the Vocational Nursing profession, and is hard to beat." With vocational LVN’s in high demand, the benefits of vocational nursing school are endless. Clinical facilities are pleased to provide qualified applicants with numerous job offers and high competitive salaries. With a California nursing degree you will have job security as well as potential for future promotion to a supervisory position. With the flexibility that CNI encompasses, scheduling your daily routine will be easy. Graduating from a California nursing college will help you obtain your goal in just 52 weeks. Healthcare Education Advancement Center The Vocational Nursing Program focuses on preparing trainees for careers in the healthcare settings. They gain skills and intense academic instruction. This program also prepares them simultaneously to enter the work force and college. The State Of California requires Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) to pass the NCLEX-PN. The (LVN) program opens doors to post-secondary education for those wanting to pursue their careers in nursing.
Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) work in acute hospitals, doctors' offices, health care agencies and clinics. They also work in nursing homes and provide routine bedside care, help evaluate residents' needs, develop care plans, administer prescribed medications, injections and supervise the care provided by the Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA).
PROGRAM CONTENT: Nursing Fundamentals, Anatomy & Physiology, Medical- Surgical Nursing, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Pharmacology, Growth & Development (Lifespan), Psychology, Nutrition. PREREQUISITE: 1. Current California CNA Certificate
2. Current AHA CPR Card
3. High School Diploma or GED
FOREIGN GRADUATES: must submit original H.S. transcript and diploma for evaluation4. Entrance Test: This series of test covers the following areas:
▪Reading ▪Math Computation ▪Applied Mathematics ▪Language ▪Vocabulary ▪Language Mechanics ▪Spelling Summit Career College, Anaheim and Colton
The LVN program is designed to provide the student with the basic knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of a Licensed Vocational Nurse (DOT code: 079.347-014) 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 is presented in a quarter credit hour, standard term format consisting of four consecutive quarters. The program utilizes an integrated, sequential curriculum presented in theory, "hands on" practical lab and clinical experience formats.
The program presents instruction in: anatomy & physiology, nutrition, psychology, normal growth and development, nursing fundamentals, nursing process, communication, patient education, pharmacology, medical-surgical nursing, communicable diseases, gerontological nursing, rehabilitation nursing, pediatric nursing, leadership and supervision.
School that approved to begin a LVN program, but is not yet accredited.
ABC Educators
504 North Sixth St.
Redlands, CA 92374
(909) 553-2678
Fax (909) 792-1536 This 68 week course prepares the participant to sit the State boards to be a Licensed Vocational Nurse
Advanced College
13180 Paramount Boulevard
South Gate, CA 90280
(562) 408-6969
Fax (562) 408-0471 This program familiarizes students with the theory and hands-on clinical skills necessary for entry-level positions as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
The goal of the program is to assist Licensed Vocational Nurses as Approved by the Bureau of Vocational Nursing & Psychiatric Technicians. These skills will enable graduates to qualify for work in various medical practice settings including inpatient, outpatient, hospice, home health and various hospital settings Admission Procedures for Vocational Nursing Program
Prospective vocational nursing students shall submit to the director, official documentation of educational courses completed prior to the personal interview. Foreign transcripts must be translated into English and evaluated prior to submission.
Prospective vocational nursing students shall submit official documentation of all related work experience, indicating the length of time worked and the duties assigned prior to the personal interview.
Prospective Vocational nursing students shall have a personal interview with the director of the vocational nursing program
Prior education, related work experience, the personal interview and admission requirements shall be considered in the selection of candidates.
Advanced Pro Nursing Institute
2505 Technology Drive
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 266-0868
Fax (510) 266-0598
Program Detail
The full-time program length is 15 months of academic coursework and clinical rotations. Upon successful graduation, the student will be eligible to take the Licensing Exam for Vocational Nurses (NCLEX-PN).
The potential student will be number-rated on the following:-
Fulfilled all pre-requisite courses
Financial obligations in place
Family obligations in place
TEAS test score
Previous academic history / grades
Each applicant for the Vocational Nursing Program must:
Be at least 17-years old
Present proof of a 12th grade education or its equivalent (Foreign graduates must have their high school and college transcript s evaluated for US equivalency. The Front Desk can assist you.)
Complete the pre-requisite courses: Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology; pharmacology; and Life Span (Human Growth & Development)
Pass the TEAS test with a minimum of 60%
Submit an application for admission to the VN Program
Be a Certified Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant, or show other proof acceptable
Undertake a placement interview
Submit a complete physical examination and vaccination record (Chest x-ray must be current within 3 -6 months of start of class)
Submit a copy of a current CPR card
Finger printting/Background check must be done
Allan Hancock College
800 S College Dr
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 922-6966 Ext 3486
Fax (805) 922-1403
The licensed vocational nursing program is a twelve-month program offered every year, January through December (including summer session). Current California Certified Nursing Assistants who have completed program prerequisites are eligible to apply. The curriculum is designed to prepare the CNA to function as a LVN. Students must complete the state mandated hours in classroom and hospital experience in order to be eligible to take the state board examination required for licensure. The Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT) has fully accredited this program. Students accepted into the program must comply with background checks and drug screening required by clinical agencies
Allied Medical & Health Services, Inc.
730 S. Central Avenue #208
Glendale, CA 91204
(818) 637-7871
Fax (818) 637-2104
American Career College - LA
4021 Rosewood Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90004
(323) 668-7555
Fax (323) 668-7548
American Career College - Orange County
1200 North Magnolia
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 952-9066
Fax (714) 952-1819
American College of Nursing, LLC
2600 Stanwell Drive, Suite 103
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 689-9900
FAX: (925) 689-9909
Anderson Medical Career College
10752 Burbank Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 762-7095
Fax (818) 762-7522
Anderson Medical Career College, Commerce City
6400 East Washington Blvd.
Commerce, CA 90040
Phone: (323) 724-1799
Fax: (343) 724-1783
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