LVN Program - Vocational Nursing School

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Be ready to excel as a vocational nurse with real-world training on real equipment.

Get the training you'll need to perform under pressure. Through a Licensed Vocational Nursing
(LVN) program, you can learn important, life-saving skills from expert faculty in labs and classrooms that are modeled after real medical settings.

Choosing the right vocational nursing school can be difficult. At ACC, we emphasize hands-on training and real-world preparation. Our Vocational Nursing training program is designed to prepare you for the NCLEX-PN, the national licensing examination required to become an LVN.

If you live in Southern California, you can find an ACC LVN program near you! We offer our Vocational Nursing program at our three Southern California campuses: Los Angeles, Ontario and Orange County.

Program approved by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT)

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Vocational Nursing Course List

Learn more about what's in store for you in the Vocational Nursing diploma program. For more on vocational nursing courses, visit the college catalog.

Term 1

Module Number	Title	Theory Hours	Skill Lab Hours	Clinical Hours	Total Hours	Quarter Credits
AP100	Intro to Anatomy & Physiology	50	0	0	50	5.0
NT100	Nutrition	30	0	0	30	3.0
VN010	Fundamentals of Nursing	80	0	0	80	8.0
VN010L	Fundamentals of Nursing Lab	0	120	0	120	6.0
VN010C	Fundamentals of Nursing Clinical	0	0	64	64	2.0
	Totals	160	120	64	344	24.0

Term 2

Module Number	Title	Theory Hours	Clinical Hours	Total Hours	Quarter Credits
PHR100	Pharmacology 1	27	0	27	2.5
VN020	Intro to Medical - Surgical Nursing	60	0	60	6.0
VN020C	Intro to Medical - Surgical Nursing Clinical	0	160	160	5.0
	Totals	87	160	247	13.5

Term 3

Module Number	Title	Theory Hours	Clinical Hours	Total Hours	Quarter Credits
PHR200	Pharmacology 2	27	0	27	2.5
VN030	Intermediate Medical-Surgical Nursing	90	0	90	9.0
VN030C	Intermediate Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical	0	240	240	8.0
	Totals	117	240	357	19.5

Term 4

Module Number	Title	Theory Hours	Clinical Hours	Total Hours	Quarter Credits
VN040	Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing	100	0	100	10.0
VN040C	Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical	0	240	240	8.0
LD100	Life Span Development	30	0	30	3.0
	Totals	130	240	370	21.0

Term 5

Module Number	Title	Theory Hours	Skill Lab Hours	Clinical Hours	Total Hours	Quarter Credits
VN050	Maternal Child Nursing	30	0	0	30	3.0
VN050LC	Maternal Child Nursing Lab & Clinical	0	30	30	60	2.5
CC050	Clinical Capstone	0	0	70	70	2.0
CM050	Concept Mastery	52	0	0	52	5.0
	Totals	82	30	100	212	12.5

Term 1

Module Number: AP100
Title	Intro to Anatomy & Physiology
Theory Hours	50
Skill Lab Hours	0
Clinical Hours	0
Total Hours	50
Quarter Credits	5.0
Module Number: NT100
Title	Nutrition
Theory Hours	30
Skill Lab Hours	0
Clinical Hours	0
Total Hours	30
Quarter Credits	3.0
Module Number: VN010
Title	Fundamentals of Nursing
Theory Hours	80
Skill Lab Hours	0
Clinical Hours	0
Total Hours	80
Quarter Credits	8.0
Module Number: VN010L
Title	Fundamentals of Nursing Lab
Theory Hours	0
Skill Lab Hours	120
Clinical Hours	0
Total Hours	120
Quarter Credits	6.0
Module Number: VN010C
Title	Fundamentals of Nursing Clinical
Theory Hours	0
Skill Lab Hours	0
Clinical Hours	64
Total Hours	64
Quarter Credits	2.0
TOTALS
Theory Hours	160
Skill Lab Hours	120
Clinical Hours	64
Total Hours<	344
Quarter Credits	24.0

Term 2

Module Number: PHR100
Title	Pharmacology 1
Theory Hours	27
Skill Lab Hours	0
Clinical Hours	0
Total Hours	27
Quarter Credits	2.5
Module Number: VN020
Title	Intro to Medical - Surgical Nursing
Theory Hours	60
Skill Lab Hours	0
Clinical Hours	0
Total Hours	60
Quarter Credits	6.0
Module Number: VN020C
Title	Intro to Medical - Surgical Nursing Clinical
Theory Hours	0
Skill Lab Hours	0
Clinical Hours	160
Total Hours	160
Quarter Credits	5.0
TOTALS
Theory Hours	87
Skill Lab Hours	0
Clinical Hours	160
Total Hours<	247
Quarter Credits	13.5

Term 3

Module Number: PHR200
Title	Pharmacology 2
Theory Hours	27
Skill Lab Hours	0
Clinical Hours	0
Total Hours	27
Quarter Credits	2.5
Module Number: VN030
Title	Intermediate Medical-Surgical Nursing
Theory Hours	90
Skill Lab Hours	0
Clinical Hours	0
Total Hours	90
Quarter Credits	9.0
Module Number: VN030C
Title	Intermediate Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical
Theory Hours	0
Skill Lab Hours	0
Clinical Hours	240
Total Hours	240
Quarter Credits	8.0
TOTALS
Theory Hours	117
Skill Lab Hours	0
Clinical Hours	240
Total Hours<	357
Quarter Credits	19.5

Term 4

Module Number: VN040
Title	Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing
Theory Hours	100
Skill Lab Hours	0
Clinical Hours	0
Total Hours	100
Quarter Credits	10.0
Module Number: VN040C
Title	Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical
Theory Hours	0
Skill Lab Hours	0
Clinical Hours	240
Total Hours	240
Quarter Credits	8.0
Module Number: LD100
Title	Life Span Development
Theory Hours	30
Skill Lab Hours	0
Clinical Hours	0
Total Hours	30
Quarter Credits	3.0
TOTALS
Theory Hours	130
Skill Lab Hours	0
Clinical Hours	240
Total Hours<	370
Quarter Credits	21.0

Term 5

Module Number: VN050
Title	Maternal Child Nursing
Theory Hours	30
Skill Lab Hours	0
Clinical Hours	0
Total Hours	30
Quarter Credits	3.0
Module Number: VN050LC
Title	Maternal Child Nursing Lab & Clinical
Theory Hours	0
Skill Lab Hours	30
Clinical Hours	30
Total Hours	60
Quarter Credits	2.5
Module Number: CC050
Title	Clinical Capstone
Theory Hours	0
Skill Lab Hours	0
Clinical Hours	70
Total Hours	70
Quarter Credits	2.0
Module Number: CM050
Title	Concept Mastery
Theory Hours	52
Skill Lab Hours	0
Clinical Hours	0
Total Hours	52
Quarter Credits	5.0
TOTALS
Theory Hours	82
Skill Lab Hours	30
Clinical Hours	100
Total Hours<	212
Quarter Credits	12.5

FAQs

What does an LVN do?

LVNs work hands-on with patients as an important part of their patient care team. Under the direction of registered nurses and doctors, LVNs use their skills to provide basic patient care.

Here are some things LVNs do:

Monitor patients' health by checking their vitals
Administer basic care, like changing bandages or inserting catheters
Provide basic comfort to patients, like helping them bathe or dress
Report on patient status to registered nurses or doctors
Keep records on patients' health²

²California Employment Development Department Detailed Guide, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Am I a good fit for the Vocational Nursing program?

If you have a passion for helping others in their time of need, nursing might be right for you.

Here are some of the top skills and attributes that make for a great vocational nurse:

Service orientation – A great vocational nurse is one with a passion for helping patients and for providing the best care possible.

Coordination – Vocational nurses should be able to adapt and coordinate care depending on patient needs.

Social perceptiveness – Being aware of and understanding patients’ reactions helps vocational nurses provide patient-centered service.

Active listening – Vocational nurses should be able to actively listen to patients’ needs and concerns, asking appropriate questions when necessary.

Judgement and decision making – Nurses should be able to judge each patient’s case and decide on how to provide the best possible care for each individual.

Where do LVNs work?

Vocational nurses can work in a variety of settings, including:

Nursing care facilities
Home healthcare facilities
Outpatient care centers
General medical and surgical hospitals
Community care facilities for the elderly²

²California Employment Development Department Detailed Guide, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

What will I learn in the Vocational Nursing program?

The American Career College Vocational Nursing curriculum is divided into five class modules* approximately 10 weeks in length (15 weeks for evenings/weekends). Each class module comprises of prescribed courses of study that build upon each other.

You will begin your training with an introduction to the role of the student nurse in the Vocational Nursing program and the nursing profession. You will then progress sequentially until all class modules have been successfully completed:

Introduction to Client-Centered Care Module – Course material will introduce you to the concepts of nursing care of the surgical client, pre- and post-operatively. An introduction to Anatomy, Physiology, Nutrition and Pharmacological consideration will provide you with the necessary foundation of knowledge that is needed for progression in vocational nursing school.

Care of the Client with Healthcare Deviations I – This course sequence emphasizes the nursing intervention and the psychosocial aspects for the care of the client with an integumentary disorder. Selected clinical experiences will allow you to practice appropriate nursing skills. In this module, you will also study the musculoskeletal, respiratory, cardiovascular and gastrointestinal systems.

Care of the Client with Healthcare Deviations II – Coursework in this sequence will emphasize the nursing interventions and psychosocial aspects for the care of the client with gastrointestinal, urinary, immunology/oncology and reproductive disorders. Selected clinical experiences will allow you to practice appropriate nursing skills.

Advanced Client-Centered Care – Course material in this module covers such areas as obstetrics, pediatrics, the neurosensory system and mental health/rehabilitation specialties. Selected clinical experiences will allow you to practice relevant nursing skills.

Nursing License Preparation – This review builds on previous learning in nursing theory, psycho-social sciences, basic statistics, nursing research and experiential learning as well as integrating the appropriate concepts of leadership, communication, research, the nursing process and critical thinking. The course is designed to recap and reflect on the program and prepare you to take and pass the Exit HESI examination, which is a graduation requirement for the Vocational Nursing program.

For a complete description of coursework in these modules, please refer to the ACC Catalog.

How long does it take to become a vocational nurse?

Students can earn their diploma to become a vocational nurse in as little as 12 months. Students in the Vocational Nursing Evenings and Weekends program can earn their diploma in as little as 18 months.

How much does the Vocational Nursing program cost?

Our admissions advisors and financial aid advisors are here to support you. They can help you figure out the vocational nursing school cost and help you explore financial aid options.

To learn more about ACC’s Vocational Nursing program cost, access our tuition info.

Is financial aid available?

Yes, financial aid and scholarships are available for those who qualify. Visit our financial aid page to learn more about available opportunities.

Will I get real-world training?

Yes! ACC's Vocational Nursing program includes over 800 hours of clinicals which gives students the opportunity to demonstrate and reinforce the knowledge and skills they acquired learning hands-on throughout the training program.

Can I get certified?

ACC’s vocational nursing curriculum is designed to help prepare students for the NCLEX-PN (National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses) exam.