Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program

The licensed practical nurse program at Santa Barbara Business College – Bakersfield prepares students for careers in hospitals, convalescent centers, clinics, home care, and physicians' offices. The program focuses on preparing individuals to assist in providing general nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse, physician, of dentist. Program courses include: patient vital signs, critical thinking and technology, applying sterile dressings, patient health education, and assistance with examinations and treatment. Get more details below including other California colleges that offer licensed practical nurse (LPN) program.

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Santa Barbara Business College – Bakersfield (sbbcollege)

1700 W Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo, CA

Santa Barbara Business College - Bakersfield is a private career college that provides a great education environment for its students. Students can select from many areas of study, including:

• Health and Clinical Professions
• Security and Protective Services
• Recreation and Fitness Studies
• Business and Marketing Studies
• Legal Professions and Studies
• Computer and Information Sciences

Over the past several years SBBCollege granted degrees to over 560 students with more than 49% of students who start the program continue it to completion. Santa Barbara Business College location in Bakersfield offers over ten different programs available, with a Bachelor's degree being the highest level offered. Here are the more popular programs offered:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Law Enforcement Investigation and Interviewing
• Medical Assistant
• Sports Management
• Bookkeeping

To help support students, Santa Barbara Business College - Bakersfield may offer student services like those listed below:

• Remedial instructional courses
• Counseling assistance
• Student employment
• Assistance to find work

The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools has accredited the instruction & training provided by Santa Barbara Business College - Bakersfield for over six straight years. Get more information by visiting the school's official website, where you can see classes offered, tuition, and disclosures.

Students Enrolled in the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Santa Barbara Business College – Bakersfield offers a less than two-year award program in licensed practical nurse (LPN).

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Description

Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses employment is expected to grow at a rate of 16.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 4
  • Average Hourly Rate: $28.78
  • Average Annual Salary: $59870
• San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.72
  • Average Annual Salary: $61820

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).