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Nursing

At Mission College, we are proud to offer comprehensive nursing programs that prepare students for rewarding careers in healthcare. Whether you're pursuing a Registered Nursing (RN), Vocational Nursing (VN), or Nursing Assistant (CNA) pathway, our programs are designed to provide the knowledge, skills, and clinical experience needed for success.

  • Nursing
  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • LVN to RN
  • Vocational Nursing
  • Pharmacy Tech
  • Community Health Worker
  • Nursing
  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • LVN to RN
  • Vocational Nursing
  • Pharmacy Tech
  • Community Health Worker

Whether you're preparing to transfer, earning a credential, or building new skills, personalized support is available every step of the way in Misison College's nursing programs. Benefits include:

  • Seamless Career Pathways: Our Nursing program offers flexible pathways, from LVN to RN, Vocational Nursing, and Nursing Assistant programs, ensuring you can advance your career step by step while gaining valuable clinical experience at every stage.
  • Hands-on Clinical Training: Students benefit from immersive clinical experiences in real healthcare settings, working alongside experienced professionals to develop the essential skills for patient care and treatment.
  • Expert Faculty with Industry Experience: Learn from passionate instructors who bring real-world nursing experience to the classroom, providing mentorship and guidance to help you succeed in the nursing field.
  • High Job Placement Rates: With a reputation for producing highly skilled nurses, our program boasts strong connections with local healthcare providers, offering students excellent job placement opportunities after graduation.

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Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Short-term program offers both classroom instruction and supervised clinical experience, equipping students with the skills needed for immediate employment and future nursing pathways.

Nursing Assistant
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LVN to RN

Licensed Vocational Nurse to Registered Nurse Program is designed for current LVNs or Licensed Practical Nurses who want to advance their careers by becoming Registered Nurses.

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Vocational Nursing

Vocational Nursing Program prepares students to become Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), providing safe and effective care under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians.

Vocational Nursing

Our curriculum meets all California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) requirements for registered nurse degree programs. Prepare to pass successfully the NCLEX-RN licensing examination.

Employment opportunities following your RN license include many fields of nursing, in hospitals, doctors' offices, home nursing, and other settings.

  • Prepare to pass the NCLEX-RN licensing examination successfully.
  • Function in the role of an entry-level registered nurse.
  • Demonstrate the clinical nursing competencies for entry-level nursing practice.
  • Demonstrate acquisition of theoretical knowledge by successfully completing the required courses in the program.

The Registered Nursing (LVN-RN) Program is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing and maintains industry ties through an Advisory Committee.

California Board of Registered Nursing
P.O. Box 944210
Sacramento, CA 94244-2100
phone: (916) 322-3350

Board of Registered Nursing
Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians

Contact Us

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Lania Williams

Department Chair

(408) 855-5232

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Beverly Gaitan

Administrative Specialist

(408) 855-5374

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Alicia Cruz

Director of Vocational Nursing (VN) Program

(408) 855-5493

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Carol Hartman

Director of Registered Nursing (LVN-RN) Program

(408) 855-5472

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Ngoc Hua

Faculty

(408) 855-5549

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Amanda Kight

Faculty

(408) 855-5388

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Ann Nguyen

Faculty

(408) 855-5381

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Hongngoc Nguyen

Faculty

(408) 855-5272

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Jan Wang

Faculty

(408) 855-5447

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Cynthia Anderson

Director of Nursing Assistant (NA) Program

(408) 855-5303

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Mark Zamzow

PRG Support/Adjunct Faculty

(408) 855-5580

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Questions? We’re here to support you!

Visit us in the Gillmor Center (GC), Office 235.

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