NURSES ARE MADE HERE.

Vocational Nursing Degree Program

Apply Now for May 2026 classes!¹

Orange County Campus

#1

LVN Program in CA²

2026, OC and LA Campus, Nursingprocess.org

#1

Best Colleges for Nursing in CA³

2026, Niche.com

96%

NCLEX Pass Rate⁴

2019-2023, OC Campus

During my time at Stanbridge, I had some amazing instructors. They made the experience very rewarding and exciting. Every day, I looked forward to class so that I could learn from them. My classes helped me become more prepared and knowledgeable, enabling me to provide better care to my patients.

Wendy Moran, Vocational Nursing Graduate⁵

Your path to a fulfilling nursing career starts here.

Every touchpoint, such as through online mentorship, cumulative practice tests, and practicing real-world skills in a safe LVN school environment, is designed to build your confidence toward earning an LVN degree and training to become a licensed vocational nurse.

Full-time and part-time schedules
Experience hands-on training with virtual reality, synthetic cadavers and high-fidelity patient simulators
Build a strong foundation in anatomy, terminology, and med math for nurses
Comprehensive student support services
Make an impact on the local community

Through an immersive vocational nursing degree program with comprehensive Next Generation NCLEX (NGN) exam preparation, you will be equipped with the tools for every challenge of a modern nursing career.

Innovation

Dive into an immersive hands-on experience

Hands-On Nursing Classes

Learn real world skills to make a difference

Critical Care

Practice with high-fidelity patient simulators

Individual Guidance

Small class sizes in our labs and one-to-one tutoring

LVN Program FAQ

Stanbridge University offers full and part-time vocational nursing classes at the Orange County and Los Angeles campuses.
The LVN full-time option is a full-time commitment but allows for quicker program completion.⁶
If you have other responsibilities such as work or family, the LVN part-time schedule may be a better fit. While it takes longer to complete the program, part-time classes offer more flexibility to balance your current commitments.⁶
To become a licensed vocational nurse through Stanbridge University, you will need to:
1. Complete the Stanbridge University, BVNPT approved, VN program: Enroll in and successfully complete our Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN) degree program.
2. Prepare for the Next Generation NCLEX licensure exam: Throughout the program, you'll receive support and guidance to prepare for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). Our faculty and staff are dedicated to helping you succeed in this important step towards becoming a licensed nurse.
3. Take the NCLEX-PN: After completing your degree program, you will need to sit for the NCLEX-PN examination. Passing this exam is required to become a licensed vocational nurse.
Your background as a certified nursing assistant (CNA) or medical assistant (MA) has equipped you with valuable patient care skills and healthcare knowledge. Taking the next step with an LVN program can help you build upon this foundation and may allow you to take on more advanced responsibilities upon successful completion and licensure.
As a CNA or MA, you're likely already familiar with certain healthcare settings and practices. This familiarity may help you adapt more quickly to the LVN program and focus on mastering the higher-level skills required in nursing.

As stated by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) offer patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) or physician. They can work in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and home health agencies. LVN tasks include, but are not limited to, taking vital signs, giving injections, dressing wounds, and providing patient comfort.⁷
The Stanbridge University Associate of Occupational Science in Vocational Nursing program’s full-time and part-time schedules are offered at the Irvine (Orange County).
The Orange County campus is conveniently located near the 405 freeway, serving students from Irvine, Anaheim, Huntington Beach, Santa Ana, Garden Grove, Lake Forest, and other Orange County cities.
The Employment Development Department of the State of California projects that in-state employment for LVNs will grow by 15.3% from 2020-2030.⁸
LVN programs can also provide solid groundwork on which to build a nursing career. The Associate of Occupational Science in Vocational Nursing program at Stanbridge University introduces essential concepts, including anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and medical terminology. Grasping these concepts is crucial for progressing into more advanced roles later on, such as RNs or nurse practitioners (NPs).

With high quality guidance, teachers, and classmates, you can take one step closer to the LVN career you've always wanted.

Start Today!