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Vocational Nursing
Prepare for your nursing career with hands-on training in Carrington College’s Vocational Nursing program. Learn to provide bedside care, administer medications, and support patient well-being through entry-level nursing roles in a variety of healthcare settings.
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What Will I learn
Carrington College’s Vocational Nursing program provides the clinical training and knowledge to deliver safe, patient-centered care in a variety of healthcare settings. Upon completion of the Vocational Nursing Certificate, graduates will be able to:
- Implement the nursing process in providing care for patients in a variety of clinical settings.
- Demonstrate academic preparedness to take the NCLEX-PN exam to become a licensed vocational nurse.
- Demonstrate the ability to apply critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and professionalism.
Upon completion of the Associate Degree in Vocational Nursing, graduates will be able to:
- Use nursing skills, knowledge, and judgment, to establish baseline data for the nursing process.
- Demonstrate competence in diagnostic and therapeutic nursing techniques.
- Use strong, developed self-concept in combination with creative/critical thinking, nursing judgment, knowledge and skills to provide nursing care in all healthcare settings.
- Embody caring and compassion as evidenced by interpersonal interactions and therapeutic practice.
- Use communication skills and collaboration with clients/families, and other members of the health care delivery team.
- Apply organizational skills to focus the care on the client’s needs while working with interdisciplinary teams of allied health workers.
- Use nursing judgment to provide cost-effective client care.
- Use leadership and professionalism to be a client advocate and bring about any needed changes in the healthcare delivery system of today.
- Pass the Licensed Vocational Nurse Board Examination (NCLEX-PN) for licensure.
- Relate and apply concepts of communication, reasoning, critical analysis, ethical behavior and appropriate interpersonal interaction to situations in their career and personal life.
With hands-on training and clinical experience, you will be well-prepared for entry-level employment as a vocational nurse under the guidance of a registered nurse or licensed physician/dentist in a variety of healthcare settings.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Your education is an investment in your future, and Carrington College is here to help. We offer a variety of financial aid options, including federal, state, and private programs, as well as student loans, grants, and scholarships are available for those who qualify. Each program has different requirements and application instructions. Our team is here to guide you through the options and application process.
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For complete details on current tuition costs, please refer to the Academic Catalog.
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Location Availability
Carrington College is proud to offer a Vocational Nursing program at multiple locations in California. Vocational Nursing program availability varies by location. To learn more about our locations, explore their pages.
Accreditation & Approvals
Carrington College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, 428 J Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814; 415 506 0234 an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information about accreditation, including the filing of complaints against member institutions, can be found at accjc.org.
For comprehensive information on Carrington College’s accreditation and approvals, visit carrington.edu/accreditation-and-approvals/.
Carrington College’s Sacramento and San Jose Vocational Nursing programs hold approval from the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians, 2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 205, Sacramento, CA 95833,916 263 7800, www.bvnpt.ca.gov. Students may and have the right to contact the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians at 916 263 7800.
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Licensure Exam Pass Rates
This program in Vocational Nursing prepares graduates for an occupation in which passage of a California licensing examination is required. The link below shows exam passage rates for the most recent available year. If you have questions regarding the calculation of these rates please contact the agency listed.
Board of Vocational Nursing & Psychiatric Technicians https://www.bvnpt.ca.gov/pdf/vn_pass_rates.pdf
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Student Outcomes
REAL-WORLD SKILLS
Our hands-on nursing classes help you build the practical skills for your career.
START YOUR PATH
Earn your Vocational Nursing certificate in as few as 12 months or an associate degree in as few as 15. Program availability varies by location.
FLEXIBLE LEARNING OPTIONS
Conveniently available at multiple locations.
AFFORDABLE TUITION
Tuition varies by program and location.
Vocational Nursing Career Opportunities
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse job duties can vary depending on the state in which you are licensed to practice. Typical job duties of an LPN or LVN include:1
- Monitoring patients’ health, for example, by checking their blood pressure, body temperature, and other vital signs
- Administering basic patient care, including changing bandages a
- Providing for the basic comfort of patients, such as helping them bathe or dress
- Discussing the care they are providing with patients and listen to their concerns
- Reporting patients’ status and concerns to registered nurses and doctors
- Keeping records on patients’ health
What Will I Learn?
MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING
PEDIATRIC NURSING
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
Discover How to Become a Licensed Vocational Nurse
A licensed vocational nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of a registered nurse. One benefit of becoming a vocational nurse is that it is a quick way to enter the healthcare field. A licensed vocational nurse is an entry-level nursing designation. Find out more in our nursing career guide.
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Talk to an Enrollment Services Associate about training to become a vocational nurse and earn your certificate in as few as 12 months.
Successful Vocational Nursing Grads
Ask one of our graduates about their Carrington College experience and they’ll likely describe it as life-changing.
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Disclosure:
*Carrington College prepares students to take appropriate certification and licensure exams related to their individual majors. The College does not guarantee students will successfully pass these exams or be certified or licensed as a result of completing the program.