Vocational Nurse Training Program

North Orange County ROP Vocational Nurse Training Program

The 2027-2028 Vocational Nurse Training Program Cohort will begin June 2027.

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The North Orange County ROP proudly offers training to become a licensed vocational nurse. A Vocational Nursing certificate of completion provides you with the knowledge and skills necessary to become a licensed vocational nurse. A vocational nurse (VN) provides patient care to short-term and long-term healthcare facility residents. VNs pass their State Board Exam to become licensed vocational nurses (LVNs). LVNs work under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or doctor. LVN duties include assisting patients in basic hygiene, monitoring vital signs, and providing preliminary nursing care. Licensed vocational nurses also provide emotional support for patients and may work in hospitals, long-term care facilities, home health agencies, or residential care facilities. Some tasks an LVN performs include checking blood pressure, performing wound care, helping bathe or dress patients, helping to deliver, care for, and feed patients of all ages, administering medication, collecting samples for testing, and much more. To be successful, LVNs must be compassionate and caring individuals.

Prerequisites

• Current/valid government photo ID indicating the prospective student is 18 years of age or older
• Official, sealed transcript(s) indicating possession of a high school diploma or equivalent. All foreign transcripts must be translated and evaluated for US equivalency by an official US service prior to submission.
• Medical Terminology course or equivalent with a C or better
• Anatomy and Physiology course or equivalent with a C or better
• Valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support CPR card. Certification must stay current throughout the program.
• Cumulative score of 70% or higher on the HESI Admission Assessment Exam. Opportunities for testing will be available during the admission process.
• Once selected for admission, students will be required to pay for, complete, and clear a background check, drug test, and physical examination/lab tests/titers/immunizations.

Program Outcome:

Students who successfully complete the program are eligible to sit for the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN).

North Orange County ROP’s Vocational Nurse Training Program is approved by the California Department of Education and licensed by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians. All North Orange County ROP courses are accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Great News!

The new Virtual Nursing Skills Lab at the Career Training Center is ready for the new VNTP cohort! This lab integrates virtual reality into the Vocational Nursing Program representing a strategic advancement that aligns with Board of Nursing Psychiatric Technicians expectations, supports curriculum modernization, and enhances student learning outcomes. The Virtual Reality learning space and associated software will elevate clinical judgment capability, strengthen program quality, and prepare students more effectively for safe entry-level nursing practices.