Santa Barbara City College

The Santa Barbara City College Vocational Nursing program is approved by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians. The program is a three-semester program intended to qualify students to function as Licensed Vocational Nurses in a variety of clinical settings.  

Students who successfully complete the program will receive a Certificate of Achievement and are eligible to apply to sit for the licensure examination to practice as a licensed vocational nurse.  

Students can go on to earn the Associate in Science Degree in Vocational Nursing by completing the Certificate of Achievement as well as college requirements which include at least 18 units of General Education coursework.

Admission Requirements:

1. High school diploma or GED equivalency certificate
2. A minimum grade of ‘C’ in pre-requisite courses
3. CNA certification or if expired recent CAN experience

Applications are accepted year round.

Accepted applicants will be required to submit a current CPR certification to be maintained throughout the program, pay for the malpractice insurance fee maintained by the  and attend the orientation program meeting.

Successful applicants must complete the SBCC School of Nursing physical examination and proof of immunization within the 19 months of enrollment.