27125 Sierra Hwy, Suite 329
Canyon Country, CA 91351
Charter College
Charter College is a private, independent institution of higher education that follows a dramatically new direction. Charter is neither a liberal arts college, a university, nor a vocational school. Instead, Charter College borrows certain elements from each of those respected educational institutions to create a unique and innovative experience for our students.
We offer career-focused education in the growing fields of Health Care, Business, Criminal Justice and Information Technology and strive to provide our students, both young and old, with an education that's both relevant in today's workspace and cutting-edge in technology and focus.
Certificate - Vocational Nursing
Typical job titles for Vocational Nursing entering the field include the following:
- Staff Nurse
- Industrial Nurse
- Private Nurse
- Practical Nurse
- General Nurse
The Vocational Nursing program has been designed to prepare with nursing skills for direct patient care.
Training in the following areas:
- Patient care
- Nursing skills
- Medical-surgical
- Specialty nursing:
- Family nursing/obstetric
- Pediatrics
- Mental health
- Home health
- Hospice
- Rehabilitation
The program provides the Charter student with the fundamentals of nursing. The program emphasizes theory, as well as hands-on practice. Charter graduates of this program will be qualified for the entry level position as a vocational nurse, functioning as part of the interdisciplinary health care team in selected health care settings with individuals, families, and communities across the life span.
Employment in this field requires a license and the Charter Vocational Nursing program prepares you for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical/Vocational Nurses (NCLEX-PN Examination).