Antelope Valley Community College District LPN Program in Lancaster, CA

The LPN program at Antelope Valley Community College District is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel as Licensed Practical Nurses. This program typically spans 12-18 months and combines classroom instruction, laboratory practice, and extensive clinical experiences. Students will delve into fundamental nursing concepts, including patient assessment, medication administration, wound care, and basic life support. The curriculum also covers specialized areas like medical-surgical nursing, maternal-child nursing, and geriatrics. Clinical rotations in diverse healthcare settings, such as hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics, provide invaluable hands-on experience under the supervision of experienced nurses. The program emphasizes patient safety, ethical practice, and effective communication, preparing graduates to provide competent and compassionate care. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN licensure examination, and upon passing, can begin their careers as LPNs working in a variety of healthcare settings. Many LPNs use this credential as a starting point to pursue higher education and eventually become Registered Nurses.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Antelope Valley Community College District 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.