Program Description

The Vocational Nursing program is approved by the Bureau for Private Post Secondary Education and accredited by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians for a total of 1,564 hours of theory and clinical training for entry level employment in hospitals and other health care settings. The curriculum focuses on knowledge of basic biological and psychological concepts and cultural principles, and the development and application of nursing skills and caring humanistic behavior. The student, under the supervision of a qualified health care professional, participates in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care. Upon completion of the program, the students receive a Certificate of Completion from the school and become eligible for taking the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN).