About Licensed Vocational Nursing
Learn the foundational nursing skills you need for employment in acute care facilities, clinics, long-term care facilities, physician offices, home, and health centers.
The LVN Program of the John Adams Center is a full-time, three-semester, 18-month course of instruction which leads to a certificate in vocational nursing and 40.5 units of college credit. The program is accredited by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians. Upon successful completion of the program, you will take a state examination for licensure in vocational nursing.
Explore Potential Careers
The Vocational Nursing Certificate of Achievement prepares you for State License in Vocational Nursing. As a Licensed Vocational Nurse, you will be prepared for employment in acute care facilities, clinics, long-term care facilities, physician offices, home care, and health centers.
Program Options
Click on the degree or certificate you're interested in earning to see a sample map of courses to take to complete your goal from start to finish.
Please note that the course maps provided are just an example to help you get started. Please meet with a counselor to personalize the plan to you and your Academic goals.
Program Admission
The Licensed Vocational Nursing Program has an admission process in addition to the CCSF admission procedure. Please review all admission carefully prior to applying.