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How did you go about becoming a LVN?

Throughout my life, I've been around people who are nurses. As a little child, it made me fascinated with nursing and being a doctor. Helping people is my thing. When people are in need I like to volunteer to help individuals.

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Thank you comment icon The curriculum for nurses is very specific and the courses are already outlined. However for some schools you have to pass an entrance examination before starting. I would focus heavily on anatomy & physiology, microbiology and pathophysiology for nurses just to get familiar. The classes were the most challenging for .any students. It a good idea to reach out to a college in your area and ask about there specifications. Karla Green
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Michel’s Answer

I’m not a nurse, but I also don’t want you to not have an answer for something because that is not very fair either. Depending on where you live the schooling will be different. One of the big ways in California is going to an approved vocational nursing program. You can also graduate from an Out-of-State "approved" Practical/Vocational Nursing Program. You can also show competency in the skills, but that becomes a little bit harder and may be for people who have experience already.

https://www.bvnpt.ca.gov/applicants/summary_vn.shtml

This website will give you information about the requirements and some of the big things that you will need to complete in order to get a license in this career.

https://www.nursingprocess.org/lvn-programs/california/

This website can give you an idea of costs and also what are some of the top programs in the California area.

Hopefully this is helpful if you have any more questions I would love to try and help.
I added a few tags to your question to hopefully get some others with this experience to help you out. Have a lovely day.
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Raquel’s Answer

I have RN licensure, so I'm not sure about the specifics for LVN programs, but I do know a little bit. You'll find LVN programs at community colleges and vocational schools. Some of these schools will only have LVN programs, some will have both RN and LVN programs, and some will only have RN programs. So be sure to look into the specific program offered at whatever school you're looking at to make sure it matches what you want. To get into the program you'll have to take the required prerequisite courses. This usually includes the typical gen ed English and math that you get in college as well as freshman level biology and chemistry. Most programs require 2 semesters of Anatomy and Physiology and one semester of Microbiology. Some may require organic chemistry or have other program specific requirements. I believe there is also an entrance exam required by most schools for LVN programs. Once you complete the required courses and entrance exam you can apply to the program. Once you get accepted, you'll be in a cohort of students who will move through the program together, all taking the same classes at the same time. You don't get to choose what classes you take, it's all standardized by the program. Once you graduate you will need to take the licensing exam, once you pass that you can apply for an LVN license through your states Board of Nursing. Your school should teach you about this and how to maintain your license. And then you're all set to work as a nurse!
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Megan’s Answer

I went to LVN school immediately after graduating high school at my local community college. There were no pre-reqs required and it was only 12 months long. Best decision I ever made by 19 I was a nurse and took my time getting my RN then BSN now FNP. The town I am in has multiple schools that offer LVN programs. I would just look at the curriculums at your closest community college and see which one offers LVN. Good luck
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