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Vocational Nursing

The Vocational Nursing Program is a full-time, 40 week program in California designed to enable students to acquire the knowledge, skills, and competencies related to enhancing the health and well-being of individuals and families. 

Duties within the scope of practice for a vocational nurse typically include, but are not limited to, provision of basic hygienic and nursing care; measurement of vital signs; basic client assessment; documentation; performance of prescribed medical treatments; administration of prescribed medications; and, performance of non-medicated intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal (requires separate Board certification). 

The program has classroom instruction and required clinical experiences to prepare the student to become an entry-level practitioner.