Vocational Nursing (VN) Program

Application Period 

A Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides direct patient care in various healthcare settings. Learn how to become an Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in our Vocational Nursing (VN), three-semester program.

  • October 1, 2024 @ 10 a.m. (opens)
  • October 31, 2024 @ 4 p.m. (closes)

Vocational Nursing Program in Santa Clara

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RN graduates, two women and one man, wear teal scrubs and pose for a photo on commencement.Earn an RN degree in Mission'sLVN to RN Bridge program. Learn how to become a Registered Nurse in California.


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Skills Needed

Skills learned in LVN nursing programs including the following.

  • Patient monitoring.
  • Diagnostic testing.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology.
  • Proficient in patient care and safety.
  • CPR.
  • Customer service.
  • Infection control.
  • Patience and empathy.
  • Adaptability.

Career Paths

If you don't know what to major in, or you already have a major but don't know how it translates into a career, start here. At Mission we can help you research your major and career options so you can make informed decisions. Read more about Career paths.

Select Jobs in the Field

LVNs work in many healthcare environments including the following.

  • Hospitals.
  • Long-term residential facilities.
  • Skilled nursing facilities.
  • Rehabilitation centers.
  • Adult daycare centers.