Vocational Nursing Program
Duration:
12
months
Didactic:
576
hours
Lab:
124
hours
Externship:
830 hours
hands-on training
Financial Aid:
Yes,
if eligible
Average
Salary:
$76,580**
Duration | 12 months |
didactic | 576 hours |
lab | 124 hours |
Externship | 830 hours hands-on training |
Financial aid | yes, if eligible |
Average Salary | $76,580** |
Licensed Vocational Nurses held roughly 655,000 jobs in 2022. The largest Employers in this field are as follows*:
*All stats above from: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/licensed-practical-and-licensed-vocational-nurses.htm#tab-1
**CA Median Pay: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes292061.htm#st
What does a Vocational Nurse do?
Vocational Nurses (LVNs) play a crucial role in the healthcare team by providing essential care to patients across various settings. Here are some of the key responsibilities of an LVN:
LVNs work in a variety of settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and private homes, making their role diverse and dynamic. Their hands-on care and support are critical in ensuring patient well-being and recovery.
Who is this course for?
This Vocational Nursing program is ideal for individuals looking to embark on a rewarding career in healthcare. It prepares students through comprehensive studies in areas such as Nutrition, Anatomy, Nursing Fundamentals, and Medical-Surgical Nursing, with a strong emphasis on clinical practice. Graduates will be ready to take the NCLEX exam and pursue licensure as LVNs, opening doors to diverse opportunities in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and private care settings.
At RCI, we ensure our students meet the highest industry standards through comprehensive LVN training and extensive hands-on experience. Our program is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel, preparing you to confidently perform the vital duties of a Vocational Nurse upon graduation. If you’re ready for a new, fulfilling career, get in contact today!
RCI offers an extensive externship program for all Vocational Nursing students. In addition to classroom instruction, RCI students will complete their LVN certification program as externs in a professional healthcare facility (e.g., hospital, medical clinic, etc.), gaining hands-on practical training on real patients under the supervision of professionally trained staff.
Students are required to complete 830 hours of clinical experience during which they will work with a preceptor to acquire the training needed to become successful Vocational Nurses. Our externship instruction will give you the opportunity to apply the practical skills you’ve learned in the classroom to a real-world professional medical healthcare setting. You will work with actual patients under the supervision of experienced medical healthcare professionals.
In order to ensure that applicants meet the entry level requirements for training that will lead toward certification, we require certain documentation for students enrolling in our LVN program. Our prerequisites include:
Yes. Please contact our financial aid office at 213-398-8838 for next steps in determining your financial aid eligibility as each student is different. Please complete the FAFSA application found here. For your application reference, our School Code is #042554.
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