Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training certificate program at Unitek College is a one- to two-year credential offered by this private for-profit institution in South San Francisco, CA. The program falls within the nursing field (CIP 51.3901) and prepares students for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN), covering fundamentals of nursing care, pharmacology, medical-surgical nursing, and patient communication.

Students in this program can expect a curriculum that combines classroom instruction with clinical practicum hours in healthcare settings, in accordance with California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians requirements. Unitek College's practical nursing program is designed to prepare graduates for entry-level LPN/LVN positions in hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, and other healthcare environments throughout the region.