Pass the California LVN certification exam and become a licensed vocational nurse (LVN) with the Vocational Nursing AS from CMC. Also known as a licensed practical nurse (LPN), an LVN works under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN), doctor, or practitioner.
With a Vocational Nursing certificate, you can work in places like:
- General hospitals
- Blood banks
- Dialysis centers
- Addiction service clinic
- Psychiatric hospitals
Start Your Career Sooner
One of the many benefits of becoming an LVN is that you’re able to begin your career in the health industry much sooner. At CMC, the Vocational Nursing program is three semesters long, not including the required prerequisites.
Unlike getting certified as a registered nurse (RN), LVN training and certification takes roughly half the amount of time. With healthcare changing rapidly every day, hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities will see your help as invaluable.
Rule #1 – Quality Care
As a vocational nurse, you’re able to work in almost any healthcare setting. From blood banks to surgical hospitals, everyone is looking for more nurses, yourself included. No matter where you go, though, one thing is clear: a CMC VN certificate prepares you to provide quality care for everyone.
Even though the nature of healthcare is always changing, especially among settings—dialysis centers and psychiatric hospitals have different care needs—the one constant is the patient. As an LVN, the number one rule is to provide the best care possible.
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.
Vocational Nursing Cert: What to Expect
- 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.
- Required Forms & Documents
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