This community college offers an LVN program that culminates in either a certificate of completion or an associate degree. Prerequisite courses for the program include introductory anatomy/physiology, medical language, human development and nutrition. The certificate nursing course covers the meeting of basic health care needs for all age groups, and complex health needs for adults. Students must take classes in order. Students can extend the certificate program into an associate degree by adding the school's required general education classes.
Sacramento City College
3835 Freeport Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95822
916-558-2111
scc.losrios.edu
This career-oriented school in Sacramento specializes in vocational health care training. It offers an LVN certificate program lasting 11 months, combining lecture, lab and clinical experience. Topics covered include anatomy, physiology, nutrition, administering drugs, pediatrics, medical-surgical nursing and more. The school also offers job placement assistance, as well as assistance in licensing exam preparation.
Unitek College
1111 Howe Ave.
Sacramento, CA 95825
916-641-6500
unitekcollege.edu
This nationwide career-focused college offers a diploma program in vocational nursing at its Sacramento location. Topics covered include basic bedside nursing, data collection, administering medicines and educating patients. The program combines classroom with clinical practice, and is designed to prepare students for the licensing exam.
Kaplan College Sacramento
4330 Watt Ave., Suite 400
Sacramento, CA 95821
916-649-8168
sacramento.kaplancollege.com
Formerly Western Career College, this school offers a vocational nursing program at its Sacramento campus, combining classroom with clinical exercise. This program provides basic nursing training for a variety of settings, including pediatrics, surgical, trauma and geriatric care. Students can take the training as a certificate course or an associate degree program, and for LVNs desiring additional training, an LVN to RN transition program is also available.
Carrington College
8909 Folsom Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95826
877-206-2106
carrington.edu
westerncollege.edu