Vocational Nursing at Rio Hondo College
Rio Hondo College serves the eastern Los Angeles region with strong workforce programs. Practical nursing students gain clinical experience in hospitals and long term care facilities. The curriculum emphasizes patient safety communication and foundational nursing care. This program is a strong option for learners seeking LVN training in a suburban community..
This program follows California Board of Vocational Nursing guidelines and prepares students for LVN roles. This vocational nursing program is structured so most students can complete it in about 12 months of study. Students who complete this program earn a Vocational Nursing Certificate that prepares them for entry level nursing practice.
Tuition per quarter is estimated at 1500 as of now and may change. Total tuition is estimated at 6000 as of now and may change.
Students can participate in nursing clubs tutoring programs and simulation labs. Whittier offers hospitals parks shopping districts and community centers. The college offers basketball soccer and fitness programs. The school mascot is the Roadrunner which symbolizes speed and determination.