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Vocational Nursing Schools
Vocational Nursing Schools Offer Challenging Yet Shorter Path to Becoming a Registered Nurse
If you want to become a registered nurse and experience a hands-on approach but spend less time in nursing school, then vocational nursing schools may be your answer. Instead of studying the different areas that are involved with a four-year degree or even an associate degree, vocational nursing schools focus solely on the art of nursing.
Vocational Nursing Schools
Vocational nursing schools cut down on the amount of time it takes to become a registered nurse. Programs generally last three years. According to the American Nurses Association (ANA), of all practicing registered nurses in the US, 25.2 percent came from vocational nursing schools. Most nursing diploma programs are taught in hospitals, functioning as apprenticeship programs. This allows you to care for patients immediately, instead of studying theory for years before you get the chance to even see a patient.
Still in Demand
In 1965, the ANA requested that nursing schools move to the college and university system. in 2007, of all newly registered nurses, only 3.1 percent came from diploma programs. Despite this, with the growing demand of nurses across the country, seats in vocational nursing schools still fill up as they dutifully prepare students to become registered nurses. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, by 2018, the demand for registered nurses will increase by 22 percent. With the growing demand of nursing as an occupation, all types of nursing schools still make a great way to get into the profession.
Matt Riddle is a freelance writer based out of Reno, Nev. A journalism graduate from the University of Nevada, Reno, Riddle was a newspaper reporter and then an account coordinator for a political consultant in Reno where he worked for several successful campaigns. His interests are many, but CrossFit, rock climbing, reading and writing, skiing, snowboarding, fatherhood and acting round up the list.
C. Fay Raines, PhD, RN; M. Elaine Taglaireni, EdD, RN: the Online Journal of Issues in Nursing; Ame • Career Pathways in Nursing: Entry Points and Academic Progression • Sep 30, 2008 • http://www.nursingworld.org/MainMenuCategories/ANAMarketplace/ANAPeriodicals/OJIN.aspx • http://www.nursingworld.org/MainMenuCategories/ANAMarketplace/ANAPeriodicals/OJIN/TableofContents/vol132008/No3Sept08/CareerEntryPoints.aspx#AACN08b
Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Quarterly • Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition: Registered Nurses • Dec 17, 2009 • http://bls.gov • http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos083.htm
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| American Career College - Orange County Campus |
[Anaheim, CA] |
American Career College (ACC) is one of the largest and most respected vocational training schools in the country. With campuses in Los Angeles and Orange County, ACC can provide you with the skills to become a Pharmacy Technician, Medical Assistant, Medical Biller/Health Claims Examiner, Optical Technician, Dental Assistant, Vocational Nursing, Computerized Business Specialist, or Surgical Technician. The best part? ACC can provide you with the skills you need in less than a year.
Programs:
Health Claims Examiner/Medical Biller
Massage Therapy
Medical Assistant
Optical Dispensing
Pharmacy Technician
Surgical Technology
Vocational Nursing
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Programs vary by campus. Program lengths vary by session and schedule. Financial aid available to those who qualify. ACC cannot guarantee employment. American Career College is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools. To view our catalog, visit americancareercollege.edu/pdf/catalog.pdf. To view ACC's required outcome disclosures, visit http://americancareercollege.edu/cpl/disclosures.html
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| American Career College - Los Angeles Campus |
[Los Angeles, CA] |
American Career College (ACC) is one of the largest and most respected vocational training schools in the country. With campuses in Los Angeles and Orange County, ACC can provide you with the skills to become a Pharmacy Technician, Medical Assistant, Medical Biller/Health Claims Examiner, Optical Technician, Dental Assistant, Vocational Nursing, Computerized Business Specialist, or Surgical Technician. The best part? ACC can provide you with the skills you need in less than a year.
Programs:
Dental Assistant
Health Claims Examiner/Medical Biller
Medical Assistant
Optical Dispensing
Pharmacy Technician
Vocational Nursing
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Programs vary by campus. Program lengths vary by session and schedule. Financial aid available to those who qualify. ACC cannot guarantee employment. American Career College is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools. To view our catalog, visit americancareercollege.edu/pdf/catalog.pdf. To view ACC's required outcome disclosures, visit http://americancareercollege.edu/cpl/disclosures.html
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| Kaplan College KHE - (San Diego) |
[San Diego, CA] |
Looking to gain a competitive edge in your career? Kaplan College offers a learning experience that is anything but typical. Our faculty and staff are not just academics—they’re seasoned professionals who can give you the real-world knowledge you need to succeed. And we offer a flexible and accelerated schedule designed to meet the needs of your busy life. Our programs are designed to prepare you for success in any of a variety of fields, including Criminal Justice, Health Care, Business, Education, Information Technology, Legal Studies, or Fashion and Design.
Programs:
Associate of Science: Nursing
Certificate: Health Care & Rehab Technician
Certificate: Holistic Health Practitioner
Certificate: Massage Therapy
Certificate: Medical Administrative and Insurance Specialist
Certificate: Medical Administrative Assistant
Certificate: Medical Assistant
Certificate: Medical Insurance Coder
Certificate: Medical Insurance Technician
Certificate: Nurse Assistant
Certificate: Nurse Assistant Training Program
Certificate: Patient Care Assistant/Technician
Certificate: Pharmacy Technician
Certificate: Vocational Nursing
Diploma: Medical Coding and Billing
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