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Our accelerated Vocational Nursing program provides each student with 600 hours of theory and 954 hours of clinical experiences across four (4) terms. The entire program is equal to 1554 clock hours and can be completed in as little as 15 months!

 

The VN program focuses on nursing outcomes and evidence-based practice as it prepares students for a career providing preventative, therapeutic, rehabilitative, and restorative nursing care to patients of all ages. Theories of caring, compassionate and culturally competent care underscore the nursing curriculum and will inform our students’ nursing practice. The clinical portion of our program provides students with exceptional hands-on experience in a variety of healthcare settings including long-term care and skilled nursing facilities, outpatient clinics, sub-acute and acute care facilities, adult day care centers, community resource centers, private medical offices, home health, and hospice agencies.

 

Upon graduation, our students are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN ® (National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses) to obtain licensure, as required for the practice of vocational nursing. 

 

Class Schedules

Theory courses are from 9:00AM - 2:00PM or 5:00PM - 10:00PM. Theory classes typically meet two (2) days per week (either Monday/Tuesday or Wednesday/Thursday), except on scheduled holidays and breaks.

 

Clinical rotations will be scheduled for two (2) or more days per week. Hours may vary by facility and may include a variety of shifts. 

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What Does the LVN Do?

Duties of LVNs vary, depending on their work setting and the state in which they work.

A typical day in the life of an LVN providing direct patient care may include the following:

• Collecting assessment data and monitoring patients’ health status

• Medication administration

• Providing basic care and comfort to patients and their families

• Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

• Collaborating across disciplines and specialties 

• Clinical documentation

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Where Does the LVN Work?

LVNs work in a variety of clinical settings, including:

• Hospitals

• Clinics

• Long Term Care, Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Facilities

• Medical Offices

• Urgent Care Centers

• Private Homes​

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Some LVNs prefer to work outside of the traditional clinical setting in a variety of roles, such as:

• Case Manager

• Utilization Management Nurse

• School District Nurse

• County Jail Nurse

• Nurse Educator