Vocational Nursing

This 34-week program is designed for highly motivated students to prepare them for the rigors of becoming an integral part of the Health Care Team for the 21st century.  Program includes classroom instruction, lab instruction, and clinical rotations in health care facilities.  While the curriculum will cover Medical Surgical Nursing, and Obsterical Nursing, the emphasis will be on Geriatric Nursing in Long Term Care Facilities.

Brochure/Cost of the program

Schedule

Lab fee:                                                                   $500

Materials Fee                                                      $16282

Books & Supplies                                             $696

Total upfron cost to enroll                      $17478

 

Prerequisites:                                                                                       Hours             Materials Fee         Books

  • High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
  • Anatomy  Physiology                               (36 hours)         $255                $82
  • Nutrition                                               (36 hours)          $249                TBA
  • Introduction to Psychology                      (36 hours)          $249                $118
  • Human Growth & Development                  (36 hours)          $249                $118
  • Pharmacology                                        (54 hours)          $249                $103                    
  • C-Net Test                                            (4 hours)           $45
  • (CNA)                                      (150 hours) (CNA only)      $1725              $135
  • Introduction to Health Careers                  (54 hours)          $249        $82 + $82

         (includes Medical Terminology & Math for meds)

Once a prospective student has completed all prerequisites and admission requirements, the core program is 34 weeks,. Graduating students will be fully prepared for employment in the health care profession and play a vital role in the delivery of health services for the 21st century.

Employment opportunities:

  • Hospitals
  • Skilled Nursing Facilities
  • Medical Offices
  • Clinics
  • Correctional Facilities
  • Home Health Agencies

Employment outlook-Excellent!

  • Population aging
  • Health care industry growing rapidly
  • Many LVN's are retiring

Please visit the following website to learn more about our Vocational Nursing program.  www.cajvn.org