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Unitek College has the most graduates for VN in the entire State of California*

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Flexible Schedules

Our VN Program offers both Evening and Day classes to cater to your busy schedule. Don't let life get in the way of furthering your career. We can work with you to find the best course to fit your needs.

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As a potential Unitek College student, you may have many options for student financial aid. Our experienced financial aid representatives can help you determine eligibility. You may be surprised what you can qualify for.

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At Unitek College, we are committed to helping our students find career opportunities that achieve their goals. We offer career development and employment assistance to all our students and graduates.

Unitek College assists students with passing the National Council Licensure Examination-Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN) so that they can become Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) in California.

NCLEX Passing Assistance

Learn from Experts in the Field

Learn from experienced Instructors in the Unitek College VN Program . This program prepares students with 12 months of instruction, at least 900 hours of hands-on training, and access to healthcare facilities.

I recently graduated from Unitek's LVN program. This one year program can be quite challenging at times but after I graduated I felt very well prepared for the NCLEX and passed it on the first try!

Allison T.

For someone who wants great clinical experience, good instructors, and awesome staff, this is probably your best bet for a vocational nursing school.

Shanel T.

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About Our VN Program

If you’re a compassionate person interested in helping others and you’re looking to start a rewarding professional career without spending years in school, becoming a Licensed Vocational Nurse could be a great opportunity. Licensed Vocational Nurses, or LVNs, assist in the medical care of patients under the direction of doctors and registered nurses. They care for people who are sick, injured, convalescent or disabled. LVNs often have more contact with patients than any other member of the healthcare team.

Enrollment Process

The enrollment process at Unitek College can be completed entirely online. To enroll in the Unitek College Vocational Nursing Program, a prospective student must complete the following steps:

Career planning session and admissions interview
Submit proof of high school education or equivalent
Entrance assessment test
Admissions application
Enrollment agreement
Financing arrangements and, if applicable, all documents needed to obtain an official award letter for Federal Student Aid

Unitek College's Vocational Nursing Program

The Vocational Nursing program at Unitek College provides the hands-on training, practical experience and industry support needed to pursue a rewarding career as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. The program is specifically designed to get you career ready. Students will benefit from more than 900 hours of combined hands-on training in simulations, labs and healthcare facilities, fully preparing you to enter the healthcare industry with confidence.

Unitek College assists students with passing the National Council Licensure Examination-Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN) so that they can become Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) in California.

Vocational Nurse Duties and Responsibilities

LVNs assess and monitor their patients, report adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and gather information from patients including their health history and how they are currently feeling.

In some states, including California, LVNs are permitted to administer prescribed medicines, start intravenous fluids, and provide care to ventilator-dependent patients. They may use this information to complete a plan of care for a specific patient in long-term care; to complete insurance forms, pre-authorizations, and referrals; and to work with the interdisciplinary team to help determine the best course of care for a patient. LVNs often teach family members how to care for a relative or teach patients about good health habits. LVNs supervise nursing assistants and aides.

Click here to read our PN licensure disclosure.

The Vocational Nursing Program is available at:

+ Bakersfield Campus
+ Concord Campus
+ Fremont Campus
+ Hayward Campus
+ Sacramento Campus
+ San Jose Campus
+ South San Francisco Campus

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Unitek College's Concord, Fremont, Sacramento, San Jose, Hayward, Bakersfield and South San Francisco Campuses are all accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), a private, non-profit independent accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education. ACCSC's mission is to serve as a reliable authority on educational quality by establishing, sustaining and enforcing valid standards and practices which contribute to the development of a highly trained and competitive workforce through quality career-oriented education.

* First time VN graduates who completed the NCLEX/PN during the past 5 years (by school): https://bvnpt.ca.gov/pdf/vn_pass_rates.pdf.

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Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, We Have Expanded the Use of Our Distance Education Platform to Offer More Online Classes in This Program Until Further Notice.