San Joaquin Valley College

Nursing Programs Offered

ADN Program Details

SJVC's Registered Nursing program prepares students to work in the medical field as a Registered Nurse. Students learn to administer medication and treatment to patients, perform laboratory work, and to give diagnoses. Graduates are awarded an Associate of Science Degree and are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nursing (NCLEX-RN).

Learn:

Med-Surg nursing
Geriatric & pediatric care
Obstetric & neonatal nursing
Mental health care
Treating patients with Alzheimer's disease
Home health care
Hospice care
Out-patient surgery

LPN Program Details

SJVC’s Licensed Vocational Nursing program gives you the skill and knowledge to offer professional care to the sick, injured, convalescent and disabled under the direction of physicians and registered nurses. LVNs are an important part of a health care team responsible for detecting illnesses, medical treatment and rehabilitation, as well as patient education.

Program Highlights:

Nursing fundamentals
General psychology
Maternity & pediatric nursing
Clinical pharmacology
Critical care concepts
Health care ethics

An extensive externship provides clinical practice in medical facilities in California and allows students to interact with patients and medical staff in a real-world environment.