Programs

As a vocational nurse, you'll become proficient in the fundamentals of nursing and patient care, including assessment, diagnostic measurements, procedures and treatments. You'll also learn anatomy and physiology, medical surgical nursing, newborn and child care, pharmacology, infectious diseases and much more.


Vocational Nurses provide direct care to patients, often having the most personal, face-to-face contact during a patient’s stay, under the supervision of a physician, dentist or registered nurse (RN).


The combined academic and clinical training prepares vocational nursing students to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) for licensure as a practical/vocational nurse meeting the standards set by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT). Those that pass qualify for entry-level employment as Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) in a variety of health care settings, such as a medical office, clinic, HMO, acute care hospital, or long-term care facility.


Program Courses include:

  • Introduction to Client Centered Care IA/IB
  • Endocrine System
  • Musculoskeletal System
  • Respiratory System
  • Cardiovascular System

The combined academic and clinical training will prepare you for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) for licensure as a practical/vocational nurse, meeting the standards set by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.


Length of Program

The Vocational Nursing program takes just over  one year  to complete. An evening/weekend Vocational Nursing program is also available and takes approximately 20 months to complete.


Accreditation

ACC is approved by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.

 

ABHES (www.abhes.org)


In addition, our Vocational Nursing program is approved by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (www.bvnpt.ca.gov)


Campuses

Program available at the LA Campus (Day and Evening/Weekend), OC Campus (Day and Evening/Weekend), and Ontario Campus (Day).


The Ontario Campus program is currently full but is open for Fall 2009 enrollment.  Contact an Admissions Representative for more information.


Requirements

Each program has entrance requirements. While this may seem scary, our admissions team is there to help you succeed through every step of the process – including the entrance exams. Everyone worries about tests – just remember that thousands of ACC grads made it through the process on the way to the same change you are starting today.
Some of the admissions requirements include:

  • Must be at least 18 or have a parent of guardian’s signature
  • Must have a high school diploma or the equivalent
  • Must score a 160 or higher on the CPAt entrance evaluation/exam
  • Must score over 70% on HESI exam

Be sure to consult with an Admissions Representative to get all the information on admission to the Vocational Nursing program.



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Vocational Nursing students

Programs

As a vocational nurse, you'll become proficient in the fundamentals of nursing and patient care, including assessment, diagnostic measurements, procedures and treatments. You'll also learn anatomy and physiology, medical surgical nursing, newborn and child care, pharmacology, infectious diseases and much more.


Vocational Nurses provide direct care to patients, often having the most personal, face-to-face contact during a patient’s stay, under the supervision of a physician, dentist or registered nurse (RN).


The combined academic and clinical training prepares vocational nursing students to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) for licensure as a practical/vocational nurse meeting the standards set by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT). Those that pass qualify for entry-level employment as Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) in a variety of health care settings, such as a medical office, clinic, HMO, acute care hospital, or long-term care facility.


Program Courses include:

  • Introduction to Client Centered Care IA/IB
  • Endocrine System
  • Musculoskeletal System
  • Respiratory System
  • Cardiovascular System

The combined academic and clinical training will prepare you for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) for licensure as a practical/vocational nurse, meeting the standards set by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.


Length of Program

The Vocational Nursing program takes just over  one year  to complete. An evening/weekend Vocational Nursing program is also available and takes approximately 20 months to complete.


Accreditation

ACC is approved by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.

 

ABHES (www.abhes.org)


In addition, our Vocational Nursing program is approved by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (www.bvnpt.ca.gov)


Campuses

Program available at the LA Campus (Day and Evening/Weekend), OC Campus (Day and Evening/Weekend), and Ontario Campus (Day).


The Ontario Campus program is currently full but is open for Fall 2009 enrollment.  Contact an Admissions Representative for more information.


Requirements

Each program has entrance requirements. While this may seem scary, our admissions team is there to help you succeed through every step of the process – including the entrance exams. Everyone worries about tests – just remember that thousands of ACC grads made it through the process on the way to the same change you are starting today.
Some of the admissions requirements include:

  • Must be at least 18 or have a parent of guardian’s signature
  • Must have a high school diploma or the equivalent
  • Must score a 160 or higher on the CPAt entrance evaluation/exam
  • Must score over 70% on HESI exam

Be sure to consult with an Admissions Representative to get all the information on admission to the Vocational Nursing program.



download PDF brochure

Vocational Nursing students