North Orange County Rop

Nursing Programs Offered

LPN Program Details

Theory and clinical experiences assist the student in gaining knowledge and skills to become a licensed vocational nurse in a number of settings. The student will learn basic concepts of pharmacology, nutrition, psychology, anatomy, physiology, medical-surgical nursing, care of the mother and her newborn, normal growth and development, and concepts of leadership for health care. Completion of the Vocational Nursing Program will qualify a student to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses, (NCLEX-PN).

Admission Requirements for Adults:

-Students must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or its equivalent.
-Achievement of a passing score on the reading/math pre-entrance assessment (TABE) is necessary.
-Applicants must also have successfully completed the initial phase of the North Orange County ROP Fundamentals of Nursing I course or equivalent.
-The minimum grade point average of applicants must be 2.0 (C) or better to be granted credit for any course work.
-Admission to the program is based on a points system.
-In order to receive points, applicants must submit transcripts of all education coursework completed, verification of recent work experience in the health field (within last 5 years), and health-related certifications. All items for points must be submitted during Fundamentals of Nursing I.