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In an LVN program, you can expect the curriculum to cover a variety of healthcare-related topics, from pharmacology and anatomy to patient education and leadership. LVN programs typically feature a combination of theoretical and clinical components of the trade.

But again to answer your question, LVN or LPN training is VERY HARD, but very worth it! It opens the door to a career (I did the transition program from LVN to RN at a local diploma RN program and it cut one year off the training).

California LVN programs vary widely in cost. Costs could be $4,000 and could be $30,000. Proprietary schools typically cost more than community colleges. The plus is that they may be more likely to have a spot for you.

Attending an LVN school will teach you various technical skills, how to take care of patients, learn to capture vital signs, identify diseases and report symptoms, administer the needed treatment to the patient, and other required practical nursing skills.

LVN programs include courses that cover a variety of topics, such as anatomy and physiology, pediatrics, medical-surgical nursing and gerontology, among others. Some of the core courses you'll take include introduction to vocational nursing, communication for nurses, mental health nursing and administering medication.

Generally, most LPN/LVN programs take about a year, but some can be as short as seven months or as long as 24 months.

An LPN/LVN certificate program usually takes 1 year to complete, including 500 to 750+ hours of requisite clinical experience depending on state requirements.