HOC Course/Job Descriptions/Vocational Nurse

There is a serious shortage of nurses in San Diego County, and throughout California. Why not become a nurse – have a challenging, meaningful career and be part of the solution to this healthcare crisis!

Average Salary Range for San Diego County: $38,000-$50,000

Job Description:
There are more people than ever who need healthcare services. That means that there are more career opportunities in the healthcare industry, especially in nursing. Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) are integral to nursing. They provide individualized care in a variety of settings, including hospitals, medical offices, long-term care facilities, home-health care and other community healthcare agencies.

LVNs provide basic bedside nursing care to clients under the direction of a physician or registered nurse. The LVN utilizes scientific and technical expertise and manual skills. Duties within the scope of practice of an LVN typically include, but are not limited to: provision of basic hygienic and nursing care; measurement of vital signs; basic client assessment; documentation; performance of prescribed medical treatments; administration of prescribed medications; and performance of non-medicated intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal (requires separate Board certification).

Graduates of HOC’s Vocational Nursing program are eligible to take the state exam to become Licensed Vocational Nurses. Applications come out each year on November 1, for the class that starts the next fall.

Application deadline Class starts Class # Graduation
January 2008 August 2008 56 January 2010
January 2009 August 2009 57 January 2011

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Healthcare Essentials and Nurse Assistant courses, satisfactory scores on entrance exam, certification in AHA approved BLS for the Healthcare Provider, fulfillment of other requirements for program entrance. For more information, please call 619-596-3690.

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