LPN Programs in Anaheim CA

American Career College – Orange County

1200 North Magnolia Ave
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 952-9066

This 13-week program is designed to prepare students for the national licensing exam (NCLEX-PN) and for a career in vocational nursing. The classroom curriculum includes four different learning modules: Introduction to Client-Centered Care, Care of the Client with Health Deviations I & II, Advanced Client-Centered Care and Nursing License Preparation. Some of the primary functions of an LPN include discussing care options with patients, ensuring patients comfort by assisting with routine daily tasks, keeping patient records and reporting directly to a supervising doctor or RN.

For students who are working full-time there is an evening/weekend program available and can be completed in 20 weeks. Graduating students can seek employment in skilled nursing facilities, home health care, doctors offices, hospitals, assisted living facilities, nursing homes or private practice. With LPN employment projected to grow 17% from 2016-2026 there will likely be many job openings for newly licensed vocational nurses.

Bethesda University of California

730 North Euclid Avenue
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 683-1460

This LVN program features an on-site skills lab and computer lab for clinical and classroom instruction. There is a free prep course offered to students who want to gain some background knowledge before entering the full program. In the clinical portion of the program students will learn how to administer bedside care, deliver medications, monitor patient’s vital signs, keep medical records and apply basic healthcare principles.

CIT College of InfoMedical Technology

525 N. Muller St
Anaheim, CA 92801
(714) 400-3311

North Orange County ROP

1617 E Ball Rd
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 502-5950

This LVN program lasts 12 months and includes 1000 hours of clinical skills practice and 600 hours of theory. To be considered for the program applicants must have a social security card, current government issued photo ID, be at least 18 years old, achieve a score of at least 70% on the HESI Admission Assessment Exam, hold a current AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers card and either a high school diploma or equivalent. This program is approved by the CA Department of Education and is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.

Summit Career College – Anaheim

1360 South Anaheim Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 635-6232

The Licensed Vocational Nurse program at Summit College can be completed in 12 months (full-time daytime) or 18 months (part-time evenings and weekends). Required coursework to complete this program includes Maternity Nursing, Nutrition, Psychology, Medical Surgical Nursing, Rehabilitation Nursing, Nursing Fundamentals, Communication, Gerontological Nursing, and Nursing Process. All coursework is taught by highly trained and well-qualified faculty members in a classroom setting and in a clinical lab. Future demand for LVNs is expected to grow at a rate 7% higher than the national average for all jobs. Students will be thoroughly trained in nursing skills and fundamentals and will be taught how to communicate effectively and respectfully to patients. The curriculum begins with basic concepts, then explores more complicated ideas and also touches on certain specialty areas within nursing.