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What is a Vocational Nurse?
Responsibilities of a Vocational Nurse
Qualified healthcare professionals are more in demand than ever. Take the next step in your nursing career by becoming a vocational nurse (VN) at California Career Institute. A licensed vocational nurse (LVN) is a skilled healthcare professional who works under the direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse (RN).
LVN Duties and Responsibilities
LVN’s play a critical role in patient care by performing essential nursing tasks, including:
- Administering basic nursing care and medications.
- Communicating with, educating and supporting patients and their families.
- Maintaining health records and collaborating with other medical staff.
Work Settings for Vocational Nurses
The LVN roles span across various healthcare settings, including:
- Hospitals.
- Acute care settings.
- Skilled nursing facilities.
- Outpatient clinics.
- Urgent care facilities.
From CNA to LVN: Advancing Your Nursing Career
If you’re a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) looking to take the next step in your career, enrolling in a vocational nursing program and becoming a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is a great opportunity to expand your skills and earning potential. LVNs have more responsibilities, work more independently, and enjoy higher salaries compared to CNAs.
How to Obtain Your VN License in California
State Board Requirements
When you enter a LVN school like CCI, you’ll work toward earning a diploma that puts you on a direct track to a restricted career such as nursing. To qualify for an VN license in California and become a licensed professional, you must:
- Meet the state’s Board of Vocational Nursing requirements.
- Complete the necessary education and training at an approved licensed vocational nursing program.
- Pass the National Council Licensure Exam for Licensed Practical Nursing (NCLEX-PN).
Education and Training Prerequisites
Registration and certification requirements for taking and passing these examinations are not controlled by CCI, but by outside agencies, and are subject to change by the agency without notice. Therefore, CCI cannot guarantee that graduates will be eligible to take these exams, at all or at any specific time, regardless of their eligibility status upon enrollment.
At California career institute lvn program, you’ll learn from our experienced nursing educators and gain clinical experience at one of the many healthcare organizations we partner with. Our LVN training prepares students with hands-on skills essential for their future roles in patient care.
NCLEX-PN Examination Process
After successful completion of our part-time VN program, you will be prepared to sit for the NCLEX-PN and advance to the next step in your nursing career. Enrolling in a vocational nursing school and becoming a licensed vocational nurse opens doors to various opportunities in healthcare. Plus, our Career Services team offers career placement support for a seamless transition from program to practice.
What makes our VN Program so special?
- Start Your Nursing Career in as little as 18 months of study! Unlike RN’s who may need 2-4 years of school, you can become a Licensed Vocational Nurse in just 18 months!
- High Demand + Job Security: LVNs are in high demand across hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and home health.
- Stable Income & Growth Potential: According to the Bereau of Labor Statistics (BLS), LVN’s in California earn $69,000+ annually on average and even more with overtime, shift differentials or specialty experience. *
- Our Students LOVE our flexible schedule: With our dynamic hybrid-online schedule, it allows you to work full time and still accommodate the most busy schedule.
- Flexible Job Options: LVNs work in hospitals, nursing facilities, urgent care centers, home health, schools and many more. Plus our Student Services is here to support you on your next steps.
Don’t Wait. Enroll Today or give us a call at 888.710.4814 and speak with one of our Admissions Advisors today!
* Source: https://www.bls.gov/oes/2022/may/oes292061.htm?
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