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Why Choose Moriah?
Our Vocational Nursing Program can be completed in as little as 15-months!
Our tuition is affordable with flexible payment plans that work according to your budget.
We are the ONLY Vocational Nursing Program in the Santa Clarita Valley!
Graduates of our Nursing Program are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN!
DID YOU KNOW?
From 2019 - 2029, employment of LVNs is projected to grow almost 2X FASTER than the average for all occupations. (Source: bls.gov)
About Us
HISTORY
In 2020, with the support of the City of Santa Clarita & Community Residents, we began construction on the 4,000 sq. ft. commercial office space that would become the future home of the Moriah Medical College Santa Clarita campus. Our students receive a high-quality, educational experience that provides the foundation for a successful career in nursing.
VISION
Moriah Medical College outlines its vision to positively impact the economy and the national healthcare landscape by:
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Increasing the volume of safe, competent, and effective licensed vocational nurses entering the workforce.
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Improving the quality of care delivered to the communities we serve.
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Decreasing the disparity of minorities in healthcare professions.
DEDICATION TO EXCELLENCE
Our distinguished nursing faculty includes Master's & Bachelor's prepared nurses & nurse practitioners.
Our curriculum ensures a dynamic learner experience & high quality nursing education.
Daily campus-life reflects a culture of caring & compassion.
Our state-of-the art clinical skills lab & diverse clinical partners provide exceptional hands-on training.
APPROVALS
Our Vocational Nursing Program is approved by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT).
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Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians
2535 Capitol Oaks Drive
Suite 205
Sacramento, CA 95833
Website: http://bvnpt.ca.gov
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Moriah Medical College has been approved to operate by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). Approval to operate means the institution is compliant with the minimum standards contained in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 (as amended) and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations.
California Department of Consumer Affairs,
Private Postsecondary Education
P.O. Box 980818
West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818
Website: http://bppe.ca.gov
Programs
Vocational Nursing Program
Our accelerated Vocational Nursing program provides each student with 600 hours of theory and 954 hours of clinical experiences across four (4) terms. The entire program can be completed in as little as 15 months!
The VN program at Moriah Medical College prepares students for a career providing preventative, therapeutic, rehabilitative, and restorative nursing care to patients of all ages. Theories of caring, compassionate and culturally competent care underscore the nursing curriculum and will inform our students’ nursing practice. The clinical portion of our program provides students with real world experience in a variety of healthcare settings such as skilled nursing facilities, outpatient clinics, sub-acute and acute care facilities, adult day care centers, community resource centers, private medical offices, home health, and hospice agencies.
Graduates of the VN Program are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN ® (National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses) to obtain licensure, as required for the practice of vocational nursing.
Class Schedules
Theory schedules are 9:00AM - 2:00PM or 5:00PM - 10:00PM.
Theory lectures are typically held two (2) consecutive days each week (Monday/Tuesday or Wednesday/Thursday). This excludes holidays and breaks.
Clinical externships are scheduled two (2) or more days each week. Clinical shifts are typically one of the following schedules:
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7:00AM - 3:00PM
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3:00PM - 11:00PM
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8:30AM - 4:30PM
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What Does the LVN Do?
Duties of LVNs vary, depending on their work setting and the state in which they work. A typical day in the life of an LVN providing direct patient care may include the following:
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Collecting assessment data and monitoring patients’ health status
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Medication administration
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Providing basic care and comfort to patients and their families
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Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
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Collaborating across disciplines and specialties
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Clinical documentation
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Where Does the LVN Work?
LVNs work in a variety of clinical settings, including:
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Hospitals
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Clinics
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Long Term Care, Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Facilities
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Medical Offices
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Urgent Care Centers
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Private Homes​
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Some LVNs prefer to work outside of the traditional clinical setting in a variety of roles, such as:
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Case Manager
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Utilization Management Nurse
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School District Nurse
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County Jail Nurse
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Nurse Educator
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