Pass the California LVN certification exam and become a licensed vocational nurse (LVN) with the Vocational Nursing AS. Also known as a licensed practical nurse (LPN), an LVN works in the hospital, typically under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN), doctor, or practitioner.
You can work in places like:
- General hospitals
- Blood banks
- Doctors’ offices
- Dialysis centers
- Prison clinics
Further Your Education
With an AS in Vocational training, you’re able to gain the experience you need when you decide to advance your education and become a registered nurse (RN).
CMC’s LVN to RN program does just that—begins your RN training and education if you’re already an LVN. With the experience you’ve already gained, you can begin thinking about an area you’d like to specialize in.
Start Sooner
Studying to become an LVN takes a lot less time than it takes to become a registered nurse (RN). In fact, the CMC LVN program only takes 3 semesters, whereas other nursing programs take longer than that (3 years in some cases).
That means you can study, get certified, and begin working within two years. With your early experience, you’ll also have a greater chance to continue your education. Some schools, such as CMC, offer programs that take your experience as an LVN into account, giving you another reason to get a head start on your healthcare career as an LVN.
How Do I Apply?
The Vocational Nursing program requires different steps before you can begin registering for classes. You must complete your prerequisites and submit an application to be entered into the Vocational Nursing program.
Failure to meet any of these requirements will impact your ability to register.
To complete the AS in Vocational Nursing, additional units must be completed.
What you Learn
- Communicate effectively with patients, clients, and your team.
- Document patient care issues competently.
- Assess the physical, emotional, spiritual, and cultural needs of clients.
- Plan and provide safe interventions offering experienced nursing care standards.
- Determine priorities, goals, effectiveness of care, and referrals for your patients.
- Adhere to the nursing code of ethics.
- Work within the scope of a Vocational Nurse.
- Manage your actions by taking responsibility.
- Become an advocate for patients through political, economic, and societal activities.
- Acquire patient information and data using technology.
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