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Vocational Nursing

Are you compassionate, organized, and detail-oriented? Are you interested in a career in which you can provide care and truly help others? If you are interested in which you work closely with patients to provide direct medical care, a career as a Vocational Nurse could be a great choice for you!

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The Legacy Education High Desert Medical College Practical/Vocational Nursing Program (system) and Associate Degree in Nursing Program (system), are pursuing pre-accreditation candidacy status from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA), located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20037; phone 202-909-2487. Interested parties are invited to submit third party comments in writing directly to NLN CNEA (cneaaccreditation@nln.org) no later than November 26, 2025.

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Vocational Nursing Diploma Program

At High Desert Medical College, our Vocational Nursing Program is designed to prepare students to enter the healthcare industry. Nurses are critical allied health professionals, providing care for people who are sick, injured, convalescent, or disabled under the direction of physicians and registered nurses. This program prepares students with critical theoretical knowledge and practical hands-on skills through a combination of coursework and clinical labs. Students also receive real-world on-the-job experience through an Externship.

Students in the Vocational Nursing program learn how to:

  • Provide Basic Nursing Care
  • Administer medications
  • Document Patients’ Signs and Symptoms
  • Perform Therapeutic and Rehabilitative Measures.
    Graduates receive a Certificate of Completion, Vocational Nursing diploma.

VN Program Courses Include

  • Fundamentals of Nursing
  • Medical – Surgical Nursing
  • Medical – Surgical Mental Health
  • Maternal – Child Health Leadership
  • Clinical in Various Facilities

Included with the HDMC Vocational Nursing program tuition is the cost for the NCLEX/PN exam, BVNPT Application for Licensure by Exam, and the VN IV Therapy Certification and Blood Withdrawal class.

VN Program Overview

  • Full-Time Program | Total Clock Hours: 1,530 hours (61 Weeks)
  • Part-Time Program | Total Clock Hours: 1,530 hours (84 Weeks)

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FAQs about High Desert Medical College’s Vocational Nursing Program

What Does a Vocational Nurse Do?

A vocational nurse provides basic nursing care, monitors patients, administers medications, assists with daily activities, and supports registered nurses and doctors in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities.

How Long is High Desert Medical College’s Vocational Nursing Program?

High Desert Medical College’s Vocational Nursing program can be completed in as few as 61 weeks (full-time program) or 84 weeks (part-time program). 

Is High Desert Medical College’s Vocational Nursing Program Online or In-Person?

High Desert Medical College’s Vocational Nursing program is offered in a hybrid-online format. Students learn classroom theory online, while completing hands-on training in on-campus labs. All students also gain valuable experience through an externship.

What Types of Jobs Can I Find After Completing High Desert Medical College’s Vocational Nursing Program?

Many of High Desert Medical College’s Vocational Nursing graduates go to work in clinics, doctors’ offices, medical groups, surgery centers, and specialty clinics such as pediatrics, oncology, and neurology. Our Career Services department provides every student with a wide range of career support services and comprehensive job placement assistance.

How Does High Desert Medical College’s Vocational Nursing Program Prepare Me For A Job?

In High Desert Medical College’s Vocational Nursing program, you’ll gain real-world skills including how to administer medications, document patients’ signs and symptoms, and perform therapeutic and rehabilitative measures. Our hands-on training prepares you for the tasks employers are hiring for, so you can step confidently into your healthcare career. Our Career Services department also provides every student with a wide range of support services and job placement assistance.

What Will I Get When I Complete High Desert Medical College’s Vocational Nursing Program?

Graduates will receive a Certificate of Completion, Vocational Nursing diploma.

What Do I Need to Enroll in the Vocational Nursing Program at High Desert Medical College?

To enroll, you’ll need a high school diploma or a GED. Don’t have your diploma yet? No problem – High Desert Medical College offers two high school completion programs to help you get started. Submit an interest form, stop by your closest campus, or call 888-633-4362 to get in contact with our admissions team.