Vocational Nurse

Do you want to join one of the most in-demand and rewarding professions available? With a Certificate as a Vocational Nurse from Charter College, you can be on your way to a new career in less than a year.

Nurses are some of the most in-demand professionals working today. Employment in health care is expected to grow at over 21% in the next several years, and nurses are highly sought after*. Vocational Nurses care for sick, injured or convalescing patients, under the direction of physicians and registered nurses. Jobs for Vocational Nurses include Staff Nurse, Industrial Nurse, Private Nurse, Practical Nurse and General Nurse.

Available in Canyon Country, CA, Charter College’s Vocational Nursing program provides you with the fundamentals of nursing and direct patient care. We provide hands-on training, taught by the industry’s best professionals.

Specialized areas include:
• Patient care
• Nursing skills
• Medical-surgical
• Specialty nursing
• Family nursing/obstetric
• Pediatrics
• Mental health
• Home health
• Hospice
• Rehabilitation

Graduates of this program are qualified for entry-level positions as vocational nurses, functioning as part of the health care team for individuals, families and communities. Employment in this field requires a license and the Charter College Vocational Nursing program prepares you for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical/Vocational Nurses (NCLEX-PN Examination). Charter College students have a 100% pass rate of this challenging examination!

* U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook,
2010-1011 Edition

Get your career on the fast track!
At Charter College, you can earn a career Diploma or Certificate in just about 8 Months! Charter starts classes every 5 Weeks providing unparalleled flexibility and our unique accelerated learning approach helps you to graduate on time.

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