CNA to LVN via Method 3 program including pediatric and maternity

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CNA to LVN + Peds and Maternity via  California Method 3 – 12-Week Comprehensive Program Outline

Presented by Nina Nurses Continuing Education


📍 For Certified Nurse Assistants with 4+ years of experience ready to become LVNs in California via Method 3

🎯 Program Highlights

  • 📚 54-Hour Pharmacology Course (Required by BVNPT)

  • 👩🏽‍⚕️ Basic Cardiac Monitoring Certification

  • 🧠 NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS)

  • 📝 Full application + paperwork support

  • 🤝 Weekly coaching, mentorship, and accountability

  • 🧒🏾 Pediatric & Maternity theory + clinical integration via Vitural Reality and SIMS

  • 💼 Interview prep & professional development

  • 🧾 All Method 3 requirements explained & fulfilled

  • 🧪 Final 2 weeks: NCLEX-PN Theory Review + Exam Strategy

⏰ Weekly Class Schedule

Theory & NCLEX-VN Review:
🕖 Monday – Friday

  • Morning: 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM PST

  • Friday 0900 – 1300 PST Pediatrics and Maternity Theory and Clinical 

  • Evening: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM PST

Saturday:

  • 🌀 Optional Remediation + Review Labs

📆 12-Week Breakdown

🗓 Week 1: Orientation + Transition into LVN

  • Welcome & Goal Setting with Nurse Nina

  • What is Method 3? How do you qualify?

  • Application timeline + LiveScan process

  • Pharmacology intro (hours start this week)

  • Download: Program Calendar, Milestone Tracker

  • Start building your work experience binder

🗓 Week 2: Pharmacology Part 1

  • Drug Classifications & Administration Routes

  • Dosage Calculations 101

  • Safe medication handling

  • Legal responsibilities of LVNs

  • Assignments: Case studies + Practice quizzes

🗓 Week 3: Pharmacology Part 2

  • Adverse Effects, Toxicity, & Drug Interactions

  • Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacodynamics

  • Patient teaching & documentation

  • Mid-course pharmacology quiz

  • Complete pharmacology certificate by end of week

🗓 Week 4: Fundamentals of Nursing

  • Infection control & safety

  • Body systems overview (neuro, cardio, GI)

  • HIPAA, ethics & patient rights

  • LVN role vs CNA scope

  • Documentation skills using SOAP

🗓 Week 5: Basic Cardiac Monitoring + NIHSS

  • EKG basics & arrhythmia ID

  • Lead placement & rhythm strip reading

  • NIH Stroke Scale: how to assess and score

  • Hands-on virtual demo + assessment

  • 🪪 Earn 2 certifications this week

🗓 Week 6: Maternal Health (Theory + Clinical Integration)

  • Prenatal care & labor stages

  • Common OB complications

  • Postpartum patient care & education

  • Virtual OB case studies + video walkthroughs

  • Pediatric + OB hours logged for Method 2 crossover students

🗓 Week 7: Pediatric Health (Theory + Clinical Integration)

  • Pediatric growth & development

  • Vaccination schedules & fever management

  • Medication safety in children

  • Charting pediatric vitals & behaviors

  • Simulated pediatric scenarios

🗓 Week 8: Medical-Surgical Specialty Week

  • Respiratory, Renal, Endocrine systems

  • Diabetic patient care plans

  • Wound care & IV theory (not practice)

  • Review: pharmacology meds by system

🗓 Week 9: Mental Health & Gerontology

  • Psychiatric conditions overview

  • Communication + de-escalation

  • Elder abuse reporting & dementia care

  • Therapeutic communication review

  • Assignments: Reflective journaling + scenario-based responses

🗓 Week 10: Application & Career Prep Week

  • Final BVNPT paperwork walk-through

  • File review & upload checklist

  • Personalized work verification assistance

  • Resume creation + mock interview session

  • Submit application by end of week (if ready)

🗓 Week 11: NCLEX-PN Exam Review – Part 1

  • NCLEX-PN format, structure, scoring

  • Live practice questions + rationales

  • Test-taking strategies for CAT exam

  • Medication calculations + safety

  • Live online tutoring + question banks open

🗓 Week 12: NCLEX-PN Exam Review – Part 2

  • Prioritization, delegation, & critical thinking

  • Management of care, infection control, & client education

  • Confidence building exercises

  • Final practice test + exam checklist

  • Post-exam plan: Pearson VUE registration support

🎁 What’s Included in This Program

Feature Included
📝 Full Method 3 Application Blueprint ✅
💻 54-Hour Pharmacology Course ✅
📑 Paperwork & Work Verification Help ✅
💉 Basic Cardiac Monitoring Certification ✅
🧠 NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS) ✅
🧒🏽 OB & Peds Theory + Clinical Hours ✅
📚 NCLEX-PN Review & Exam Coaching ✅
🧑🏽‍🏫 Weekly Coaching & Group Support ✅
💼 Interview Prep & Resume Assistance ✅
🔒 No waitlist, No clinical site delays ✅

💬 Student Support

  • Weekly live check-ins + coaching

  • Access to online student portal 24/7

  • Self-paced option for replay + review

  • Email support + instructor inbox

  • Guided by California Method 3 expert

🚨 Ready to Enroll?

This is not your average prep course — this is your accelerated pathway to becoming a licensed nurse.

Spots are limited.
🎯 Next cohort starts January 12th. Enrollment closes December 30th.

📣 Coaching, support, and strategy — built for working CNAs who are ready for more.

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Course Content

Welcome to Nina Nurses Continuing Education
Hello future LVNs! I’m Nurse Nina — and I’m so proud to welcome you to our CNA to LVN via Method 3 Program. If you’re a CNA with at least 4 years of paid bedside experience, you're not just qualified — you’re ready. This isn’t just a course. This is your blueprint to level up, make more money, gain respect, and finally sit for your LVN license without starting over. In the next 12 weeks, you’ll dive into: ✔️ A 54-hour pharmacology class ✔️ Basic cardiac monitoring ✔️ Maternity and pediatrics theory ✔️ NIHSS Stroke Scale certification ✔️ Interview prep, NCLEX-VN coaching, and more! You’ll meet with us online Monday through Friday — morning or evening — and Saturdays are optional for review or remediation. Whether you're across the street or across the world, this program meets you where you are. No more guessing — we assist with every piece of paperwork, offer expert coaching, and guide you step-by-step through the California Method 3 process until you're licensed. We built this for CNAs just like you — and we believe in your success. Now let’s get started and make your LVN dreams come true. 💜 📘 Student Outline: CNA to LVN Method 3 Program (12-Week Plan) 🧾 Program Summary: Duration: 12 Weeks Format: Hybrid (Live Zoom + Independent Study) Schedule: 🕖 Mon–Fri: 7:00AM–11:00AM PST 🌇 Mon–Fri: 5:00PM–9:00PM PST 📚 Saturday: Optional for Remediation & Review 📍Week-by-Week Schedule Weeks 1–2: Foundations & Paperwork Welcome + Orientation Method 3 Process Overview Paperwork guidance (employment verification, hours, transcripts) Time management & planning Coaching session 1: Goal setting Weeks 3–4: Pharmacology (54-Hour Requirement) Math for Meds Drug classifications Side effects, interactions, dosage Practice quizzes & dosage calculations Coaching session 2: Study prep + exam mindset Week 5: Cardiac Focus Intro to Basic Cardiac Monitoring Telemetry skills, rhythms, EKG Stroke Awareness + NIHSS Certification Coaching session 3: Test-taking strategies Week 6: Medical-Surgical Core 1 Adult med-surg: respiratory, cardiovascular, renal NCLEX-style case studies Clinical documentation simulation Coaching session 4: NCLEX-VN prep support Week 7: Medical-Surgical Core 2 GI, Endocrine, Immune, Musculoskeletal NCLEX practice exam Peer accountability + progress checks Optional remediation session Week 8: Maternity Theory Antepartum, Intrapartum, Postpartum Labor stages, high-risk pregnancy, OB meds Simulation: maternal scenarios Coaching session 5: Confidence & mindset Week 9: Pediatrics Theory Growth & development Pediatric disease process Child medication administration Safety simulations + Q&A Week 10: Psych + Community Health Mental health fundamentals Therapeutic communication Community-based case management Final paperwork + Method 3 checklist review Week 11: NCLEX-VN Theory Review NCLEX domains + prioritization Live practice questions Coaching session 6: Final readiness assessment Week 12: Final Review + Exam Strategy Cumulative exam review Interview prep + career planning How to submit your LVN application Graduation prep + next steps! 🎁 What’s Included ✅ 54-Hour Pharmacology (Approved) ✅ Pediatric & Maternity Theory Hours ✅ NIHSS Certification ✅ Basic Cardiac Monitoring Training ✅ Step-by-Step Method 3 Application Blueprint ✅ Coaching Sessions (Group + 1:1) ✅ Weekly Accountability ✅ NCLEX-VN Prep ✅ Interview Preparation ✅ Digital Planning Tools ✅ Community & Career Support 💳 Investment Options Package A: Independent Study – $1000 (on sale, reg. $3000) Includes: Pharmacology, blueprint, NCLEX tips (no coaching/paperwork support) Package B: Coaching + Portal Access – $5000 Includes: Everything in A + live classes, paperwork help, 12-week coaching, NCLEX theory, and tracking. Package C: VIP Experience – $12,000 Includes: Everything in B + Peds & Maternity, weekly 1:1 coaching calls, career coaching, and VIP graduation. 🛑 No refunds. Klarna, AfterPay, and flexible payment plans available.

  • Welcome to Nina Nurses!!

Nursing fundamentals transitions from CNA to LVN course
Nursing Fundamentals: Transition from CNA to LVN This foundational course bridges the gap between Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) skills and Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN) competencies. Students will strengthen their understanding of core nursing principles, including patient safety, infection control, basic anatomy and physiology, ethics, communication, and the nursing process. Through engaging lectures, clinical simulations, and real-world case studies, learners will gain the confidence and knowledge to transition from providing basic patient care to performing entry-level vocational nursing duties. By the end of this course, participants will demonstrate professional readiness, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of their expanded scope of practice as future LVNs in California.

Pediatric and Maternity
Week 1 of Pediatric and Maternity

Day 1 Cardiac Monitoring Course
We will review basic cardiac anatomy and physiology.