The Ukiah Adult School, which is part of the Ukiah
Unified School District, offers the Vocational Nursing
Program as a public service. The three-semester program
takes 54 weeks to complete (with a three month summer
break). Upon successful completion of the course,
graduates receive a certificate of completion and
are eligible to take the National Council Licensure
Examination for Vocational Nurses.
A Licensed Vocational Nurse gives total bedside nursing
care, assisting the patient who is being cared for
in the hospital, home, skilled nursing facility, doctor's
office, or other out-patient facilities. When assigned,
the L.V.N. may also give medications and treatments.
The program incorporates nursing theory and nursing
practice in Lake County and Mendocino County hospitals
and other health facilities. Students attend classes
and are given instruction and experience in the hospitals,
always under the direction of an instructor, for 30
hours a week, Monday through Thursday. Study time
requires an additional 10-12 hours per week.
The nursing faculty of the program are all registered
nurses with California teaching credentials which
have been approved by the State Board of Vocational
Nurse and Psychiatric Technicians.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Although the Adult School does not operate an employment
placement service, there seems to be plenty of employment
opportunities for graduates in this geographical area.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM
The course is divided into units of instruction including
the following:
If selected, admission is contigent on satisfactory
physical examination by a M.D., P.A., or a Nurse Practitioner.
Applicant must have immunizations current.
Fill out and return application along with a $40
non-refundable application fee
COST OF PROGRAM
The following is an estimate of
program costs broken down by semester:
* Prices are subject to change based on market
conditions
Ukiah Adult School Vocational Nursing students do
not qualify for federal grants or loans, however,
there is some financial help available. Inquire at
the school office for more information.
