Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training certificate program at Sacramento City College is a one- to two-year credential offered by this public institution in Sacramento, California. The program is part of the practical nursing field (CIP 51.3901) and prepares students to work as licensed practical nurses (LPNs) in clinical settings such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient clinics, subject to passing the NCLEX-PN licensure examination.

Sacramento City College offers a range of other technical and vocational programs, including Recording Arts Technology/Technician, Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design, and Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications at multiple credential levels, as well as Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician. Students in the LPN program can expect instruction in fundamental nursing skills, patient care, pharmacology, and clinical practice aligned with California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians standards.