Platt College-Los Angeles LVN Program in Alhambra, CA

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) program at Platt College-Los Angeles is designed to prepare individuals for a rewarding career in healthcare as an entry-level nurse. This program combines classroom instruction, hands-on laboratory practice, and real-world clinical experience to equip students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes to provide safe and effective patient care. Students can expect to learn about a wide array of essential nursing topics, including anatomy and physiology, medical-surgical nursing, pharmacology, and patient assessment. Emphasis will be placed on developing crucial skills such as medication administration, wound care, vital sign monitoring, and assisting registered nurses and physicians in various healthcare settings. A significant portion of the program is devoted to clinical rotations at local healthcare facilities, providing invaluable experience in applying learned concepts under the supervision of experienced nurses. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN), and upon passing, become licensed vocational nurses qualified to work in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and other healthcare environments. The duration is typically around 12-18 months.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Platt College-Los Angeles on the NCES website.

* Cohort Year represents the year for which students began their studies and applies to Graduation and Transfer Out Rates.
** Net Price is Average Net Price for 2022-2023 generated for full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution. For public institutions only students paying the in-state or in-district rate are included. For institutions that charge students by program, net price is generated for the institution’s largest program.
NA (Not applicable) – Graduation rate, transfer-out rate and the net price are not applicable to institutions that do not have full-time, first-time degree-seeking undergraduate students in the applicable cohort year or the financial aid year.