California Nursing Colleges
Here is a list of featured California nursing colleges which offer a wide variety of degrees and in the nursing field. We've also gathered some information about nursing careers, located at the bottom of the page. Click on a college to find more specific information or just scroll down the page through all the colleges and their programs.
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Career Colleges of America
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Los Angeles, CA
/ San Bernardino, CA
/ South Gate, CA
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Vocational Nursing (Diploma)
This program provides students with the theory, laboratory, and clinical experiences that will serve as preparation for an entry-level position as a Vocational Nurse. Upon successful completion of the training, the student will be able to: (1) demonstrate competencies in direct patient-care activities in hospitals and in community-based health care agencies; (2) demonstrate ethical and caring behaviors while providing nursing care; and (3) register and sit for the NCLEX-PN examination.
Career Networks Institute
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Costa Mesa, CA
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Vocational Nursing (Diploma)
CNI's Vocational Nursing program is a 52 week educational program to prepare you for the state licensing exam. Our faculty and professional staff are dedicated to making your learning experience rewarding and helping you achieve your career goal of entering the exciting world of professional nursing.
Clarita Career College
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Santa Clarita, CA
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Vocational Nursing (Diploma)
This program will train you in the following areas: patient care, nursing skills, medical-surgical, specialty nursing - family nursing/obstetrics, pediatrics, mental health, home health, hospice and rehabilitation.
Concorde Career Institute
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Garden Grove, CA
/ North Hollywood, CA
/ San Bernadino, CA
/ San Diego, CA
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Vocational Nurse (Diploma)
Upon completion of the program and passing the licensing examination, the LVN can enter the workforce as a competent, skilled nurse.
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Vocational Nursing (Diploma)
Upon completion of the program and passing the licensing examination, the LVN can enter the workforce as a competent, skilled nurse.
CSI Career College
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Vacaville, CA
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Vocational Nursing (Certificate)
In as little as 12 months you can be on your way to becoming a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN). Emphasis will be placed on information necessary for students to take and pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).
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Everest College
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Anaheim, CA
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Vocational Nursing (Diploma)
The objective of the Vocational Nursing Program is to provide the student with the appropriate didactic theory and hands-on skills required and necessary, to prepare them for entry level positions as licensed vocational nurse in today's health care centers clinics, and facilities.
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Maric College
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San Diego, CA
/ Vista (North County), CA
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Nurse Assistant (Certificate)
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Nurse Assistant Training (Certificate)
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Nursing (Associate's Degree)
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Vocational Nursing (Certificate)
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Palladium Technical Academy
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San Joaquin Valley College
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Visalia, CA
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Licensed Vocational Nursing (Associate's Degree)
SJVC's Licensed Vocational Nursing program gives you the skill and knowledge to offer professional care to the sick, injured, convalescent and disabled under the direction of physicians and registered nurses. LVNs are an important part of a health care team responsible for detecting illnesses, medical treatment and rehabilitation, as well as patient education.
Santa Barbara Business College
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Palm Desert, CA
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Vocational Nursing (Diploma)
Students gain the hands-on nursing skills needed to succeed as Licensed Vocational Nurses in various healthcare facilities, ranging from physicians' offices to outpatient care facilities to long-term care centers. Vital signs assessment, medication administration and other patient care skills are taught in a clinical setting.
Stanbridge College
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Irvine, CA
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Vocational Nursing (Certificate)
Our nursing curriculum includes elements from biological, psychological and social sciences plus an appreciation for cultural, ethnic and spiritual diversity. Our lessons are up-to-date on modern technology, ensuring that our graduates work in the world of now, not then.
Summit Career College
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Colton, CA
/ Anaheim, CA
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Licensed Vocational Nurse (Diploma)
The Licensed Vocational Nurse program is designed to provide the student with the basic knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of a Licensed Vocational Nurse in a health care environment.
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Nursing is the largest health care occupation with more than 2 million jobs nationwide. There is a well known nursing shortage here in the United States and therefore nursing is one of the 10 occupations projected to have the largest numbers of new jobs within the next 10 years. Earnings are above average, particularly for advanced practice nurses, who have additional education or training.
Nursing students enrolled in various programs will spend time in the classroom and clinical environments such as hospital wards, health and community centers and will be supervised by clinical teachers while in clinical environments.
Career Information
The career options for a nurse are extensive. Every hospital, college, university and military division requires a fleet of nurses. Traveling nurse programs are also a great opportunity to travel to different hospitals and learn different protocol, software and medical machinery. Below are just a few of the career opportunities you could pursue as a nurse:
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Hospital Related Nursing Roles
- Registered Nurse
- Health Care Administrator
- Health Care Supplies Sales Representative
- Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
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Non-Hospital Related Nursing Roles
- Informatics Nurse
- Nurse Administrator
- Occupational Health Nurse
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse
- Public Health Nurse
- College Nurse
Salary Information
Median annual earnings of registered nurses were $44,840 in 2000. The middle 50 percent earned between $37,870 and $54,000. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $31,890, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $64,360.(Source: 2002-03 Occupational Outlook Handbook)
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