Neighborhood Health

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Meet Monique Cruz, a LVN at Neighborhood Healthcare. In her role, Ms. Cruz is interacts and provides care to patients at the clinics. It is a role that requires time management, kindness and a desire to give back to the community. If you are looking for a job in one of the region's fastest growing industries (healthcare), becoming an LVN could be for you! This video was made in collaboration with the San Diego & Imperial Counties Community Colleges Center of Excellence.

Neighborhood Health

Water System Operator

Meet Vanessa Reyes, a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) with Neighborhood Health in Escondido. In her role, Vanessa helps administer vaccines to children visiting the clinics. This keeps our community healthier and requires compassion, good communication skills and a passion to serve our community. If working in healthcare and with patients is something you see yourself doing, becoming an LVN could be for you!

This video was made in collaboration with the San Diego & Imperial Counties Community Colleges Center of Excellence.

CAREER SNAPSHOT

AVERAGE WAGE

$74,270/yr

*This figure represents the median wage for this career in San Diego County and not the wages of any specific interviewee

OUTLOOK

Hot

This career has a high demand. There is rapid growth, and employers are expected to increase hiring for these role

INDUSTRY

HealthCare – Clinical

Team-based field focused on diagnosing, treating, and preventing illnesses to directly improve patient lives

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

CSU San Marcos

School of Nursing

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MiraCosta College

Registered Nurse Program

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Palomar College

Nursing Education Department

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San Diego City College

San Diego City College

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