Diploma
If you are interested in training to work as an integral part of a medical team, Kaplan College's vocational nursing program is a great place to start. More than ever, doctors' offices, clinics, and hospitals are in need of professionals trained in patient medical care. Turn your desire to help others and achieve a successful career for yourself into reality at Kaplan College. The vocational nursing program offers the professional skills and knowledge you need to pursue a career in nursing.
Vocational Nursing Career Training
Combining classroom learning with hands-on clinical lab experience, our program can prepare you to deliver direct care to patients under the supervision of a physician or registered nurse. Through your comprehensive education at Kaplan College, you can gain experience performing nursing duties that include:
- Data collection
- Basic bedside nursing
- Tracheotomy care
- Medication administration and documentation
- Patient education
Certification Preparation
This program is also designed to help eligible students prepare for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) for licensure as a vocational/practical nurse.†
Occupational Outcomes
By obtaining a diploma from our vocational nursing program, you can seek entry-level positions such as:
- Acute care staff nurse
- Home health nurse
- Licensed vocational nurse (after passing state exam)†
- Long-term care charge or staff nurse
- Phlebotomy/blood bank nurse
- Public school LVN/health clerk