North-West College-Riverside LVN Program in Riverside, CA

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) program at North-West College-Riverside is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide basic nursing care under the supervision of registered nurses or physicians. The curriculum typically covers a wide range of topics, including anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, medical-surgical nursing, pediatrics, geriatrics, and maternal-newborn nursing. Students gain hands-on experience through simulated lab environments and clinical rotations at local hospitals, clinics, and skilled nursing facilities in and around Riverside. These clinical experiences allow students to apply their knowledge in real-world settings and develop essential nursing skills, such as administering medications, wound care, and monitoring patients’ vital signs.

Graduates of the LVN program at North-West College-Riverside are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). Upon passing the NCLEX-PN, graduates become licensed vocational nurses and can pursue entry-level nursing positions in various healthcare settings. Typical career paths for LVNs include working in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, home healthcare agencies, and physician’s offices. The program’s duration is typically around 12-18 months, offering a relatively quick pathway to a rewarding career in healthcare.

You can view detailed information about the programs or certificates available at North-West College-Riverside 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.