Vocational Nursing

A Vocational Nurse provides patient care and can work in a hospital, long-term care facility, convalescent home, doctor’s office or surgical center. The Vocational Nurse often works under the supervision of RNs or doctors.
Vocational Nurses can advance in position and salary by specializing in a field of medicine that is most interesting to them, such as maternity, pediatrics, geriatrics, or mental health.

The Vocational Nurse also has an advantage should he or she wish to obtain an RN. Many of the training programs offered for RNs will give preference to those with experience in the field.

Job Prospects for Vocational Nurses are excellent due to the high demand for nurses and increasing needs of the aging population.

What will I learn?

Infotech Career College provides a standardized Vocational Nurse curriculum that is approved by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT). In the Vocational Nursing program, you will learn Medical-Surgical nursing, Pharmacology, Rehabilitative Nursing Care, Maternity Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Hospice / Home Health Nursing, and Leadership.

Graduates of the Infotech Career College Vocational Nursing program are eligible to take the NCLEX-VN in order to become a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN).

How long is the program?

This program is 14 months, which includes both theory and clinical training at local health care facilities.

What do graduates do?

As a Vocational Nurse, your career opportunities are excellent. The need for Vocational Nurses has been projected to grow for the next 20 to 25 years. You may find work in nursing homes, clinics, wellness centers, skilled nursing facilities, correctional facilities, hospitals, and home health agencies. You may also further your education by pursuing training to be a Registered Nurse.

How do I apply?

You may fill out an admissions application online or call us at 562-804-1239 to speak to an Admissions Representative.