Vocational Nursing Associate of Applied Science

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.

HDMC’s Vocational Nursing AAS degree program can be completed in as few as 93 weeks (full-time program) or 115 weeks (part-time program). 

HDMC’s Vocational Nursing AAS degree 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.

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.

In High Desert Medical College’s Vocational Nursing program, you’ll gain real-world skills, including administering medications, documenting patients’ signs and symptoms, and performing therapeutic and rehabilitative measures. Our hands-on training prepares you for the tasks employers are hiring for, and the AAS degree courses prepare you to be a more well-rounded job candidate.

In addition, our Career Services team also provides every student with a wide range of support services and job placement assistance.

Graduates will receive an Associate of Applied Science degree in Vocational Nursing.

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.