If you’re passionate about working closely with patients and providing hands-on medical care, a career as a Vocational Nurse could be the perfect fit for you!
With training from Central Coast College, you can get the training you need for this rewarding healthcare career in 61 weeks!
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The Vocational Nursing Program at Central Coast College equips students with the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to excel as a Vocational Nurse in a dynamic healthcare environment. The program is approved by the BVNPT as an accredited training program, the completion of which meets the minimum requirements set forth as necessary for application to take the Vocational Nurse License examination. The program includes 13 Weeks and 21 Weeks credit clock hour terms, consisting of five consecutive terms of instruction. The total program is completed over five terms. The program curriculum includes progression of learning from basic to more complex concepts, and to specialty nursing concepts.
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Vocational Nursing Program Overview
- Total Weeks in program:
- 61 Weeks/Full Time
- Total Clock Hours: 1530
- Classroom Hours: 850
- Clinical Externship Hours: 680
- Teacher/Student ratio:
- Class Lecture: 1/30
- Class Lab: 1/15
In the Vocational Nursing program, you will learn to:
- Provide basic nursing care
- Administer medications
- Document patients’ signs and symptoms
- Perform therapeutic and rehabilitative measures
Graduates receive a Certificate of Completion, Vocational Nursing Diploma
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