Director's Message

 
We have been preparing students for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) and for entry-level employment in places like hospitals, clinics, skilled nursing facilities and physician's offices for more than 40 years.

 

Vocational nurses work under the guidance of a registered nurse or licensed physician to provide basic care for people experiencing a wide range of health problems. Our students and graduates have the privilege of caring for members of our community in a variety of health care settings. Many of our graduates go on to become RNs.

 

The faculty and staff focus is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) and to succeed in a vocational nursing career.

 

Our program is graduating its last cohort in November 2025. Members of the Ukiah Adult School and Mendocino College have worked together in transitioning the program to the College. The Ukiah Adult School will continue providing other classes that benefit our community.

 

For information about the next program, please refer to the Mendocino College Academic Department, Licensed Vocational Nurse department webpage.