Merritt College LVN Program in Oakland, CA

The Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN) program at Merritt College prepares students for a rewarding career in healthcare. This program provides a blend of classroom instruction, laboratory practice, and clinical experiences to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide safe and effective patient care. Students will learn fundamental nursing skills, including medication administration, wound care, vital sign monitoring, and patient assessment. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, such as medical-surgical nursing, geriatrics, pediatrics, and mental health nursing. The program typically lasts 12-18 months and includes clinical rotations at various healthcare facilities in the Oakland area, allowing students to gain hands-on experience under the supervision of experienced nurses. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). Passing this exam allows graduates to become licensed vocational nurses and pursue employment opportunities in hospitals, clinics, skilled nursing facilities, and other healthcare settings. The LVN program at Merritt College is committed to providing students with a high-quality education and preparing them to meet the growing demand for qualified healthcare professionals.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at Merritt College 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.