A vocational nurse, also known as an LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse) in California, is a key healthcare provider who offers hands-on care and emotional support to patients.
What Do LVNs Do?
As a vocational nurse, your job includes:
- Taking vital signs
- Giving injections or medications
- Wound care
- Assisting with bathing and hygiene
- Helping patients move safely
- Communicating with doctors, RNs, and families
You’ll learn all of this in a licensed vocational nursing program, like the one at California Career Institute (CCI) — available as an hybrid online LVN program.
Career Path & Work Settings
Licensed vocational nurses can work in a variety of healthcare environments, including:
- Hospitals – Assisting RNs and doctors with patient care
- Home health care – Providing in-home support for patients
- Long-term care facilities – Caring for elderly or disabled individuals
- Clinics and urgent care – Performing routine medical tasks
- Rehabilitation centers – Supporting patients during recovery
Some LVNs even specialize in areas like pediatrics, geriatrics, or hospice care. With your LVN training from CCI’s vocational nursing school, you’ll be ready to succeed in any of these roles.
After completing your program, you’ll be eligible to take the NCLEX exam to earn your license.
Ready to start? Learn more here:
https://calinstitute.edu/vocational-nursing-program/
