Vocational Nursing
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For complete information on current tuition costs, please see page 230 of the Academic Catalog.
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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 www.accjc.org/.
For comprehensive information on Carrington’s accreditation and approvals, visit carrington.edu/accreditation.
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 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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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
- Monitor patients’ health, for example, by checking their blood pressure, body temperature, and other vital signs.
- Administer basic patient care, including changing bandages a
- Provide for the basic comfort of patients, such as helping them bathe or dress
- Discuss the care they are providing with patients and listen to their concerns
- Report patients’ status and concerns to registered nurses and doctors
- Keep records on patients’ health
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MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING
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Vocational Nursing
Check out our guide on becoming a Vocational Nurse.
Licensed vocational nurses provide basic medical care under the direction of a registered nurse. One benefit of a vocational nursing position is that it is a quick way to enter the healthcare field. LVN is an entry-level nursing designation. Find out more in our career guide.
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Vocational Nursing FAQ
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What is vocational nursing?
In vocational nursing, medical professionals are trained to provide basic patient care. In this capacity, licensed vocational nurses (LVN) will work under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN). Although there are no LVN programs or LVN courses within career education per se, Carrington College offers a Vocational Nursing certificate program you could complete in as few as 12 months that can prepare you to pursue licensure. 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.
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What is Practical Nursing vs Vocational Nursing?
LPNs and LVNs perform essentially the same tasks, however, these tasks might vary slightly depending on state licensure regulations.2 Additionally, their title depends on the state in which they work.
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What does a vocational nurse do?
A licensed vocational nurse (LVN) provides basic patient care under the direct supervision of a registered nurse (RN). For those who want to pursue a nursing career sooner rather than later, the education required to prepare for licensure as an LVN can often be completed in as little as 12 months. Then they could quickly pursue a career monitoring vitals, changing bandages, listening to patient concerns, maintaining records, and more.
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*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.