Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training is a two- to four-year certificate program offered at San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria, a private for-profit institution in Santa Maria, CA. The program falls within the practical nursing field (CIP 51.3901) and prepares students for the NCLEX-PN licensure examination and entry-level practical or vocational nursing positions in clinical settings.

San Joaquin Valley College-Santa Maria also offers several related health programs, including Medical/Clinical Assistant at both the certificate and longer certificate levels, as well as Pharmacy Technician/Assistant at both credential levels. Students pursuing healthcare careers at the Santa Maria campus can consider the LPN/LVN program alongside shorter-term clinical support and pharmacy training options available at the same school.