Nursing: Vocational/Practical - Certificate of Achievement
Plan Code: 3630
Completion of the Vocational Nursing Program qualifies the student to take the national licensing examination for Vocational nurses (NCLEX-PN). A Licensed Vocational Nurse (Practical Nurse in all other states) is prepared for employment in ambulatory care settings (Physician's office, clinics); long term care (skilled nursing facilities, convalescent and residential care); rehabilitation facilities, acute care hospitals, psychiatric facilities, hospice, and in the home. A Licensed Vocational Nurse is qualified to apply to the Associate Degree Nursing Program for the Career Ladder LVN-RN Program.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Synthesize theories and principles necessary for licensure as a vocational nurse.
Prerequisite Courses
Complete the following prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of “C” or better in each course:
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 60 | Human Biology | 4 |
| VN 225 | Pharmacology | 3 |
| or ADN 225 | Pharmacology | |
| Select one from the following, which will provide the education needed to be certified by the state: | 0-6 | |
| Fundamentals of Nursing (6) | ||
| OR | ||
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate issued by the State of California (Contact Nursing Department) | ||
| Subtotal Units | 7-13 | |
Program Requirements
Complete the following required courses with a minimum grade of “C” or better in each course:
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED COURSES | ||
| VN 220 | Transition to Vocational Nursing | 4 |
| VN 240 | Mental Health Nursing | 3 |
| VN 230 | Common Health Deviations 1 | 3 |
| VN 230L | Common Health Deviations 1 Lab | 3.5 |
| VN 235 | Common Health Deviations 2 | 3 |
| VN 235L | Common Health Deviations 2 Lab | 3.5 |
| VN 245 | Maternal-Infant Nursing | 2 |
| VN 245L | Maternal-Infant Nursing Lab | 1 |
| VN 250 | Nursing Care of Children | 2 |
| VN 250P | Nursing Care of Children Practicum | 1 |
| VN 255 | Common Health Deviations 3 | 3 |
| VN 255L | Common Health Deviations 3 Lab | 3.5 |
| VN 260 | Roles and Responsibilities | 1.5 |
| VN 265 | Common Health Deviation-4 | 3 |
| VN 265L | Common Health Deviation-4 Lab | 3 |
| Subtotal Units | 40 | |
| Total Units (including prerequisites) | 47-53 | |
RECOMMENDED, but not required courses:
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ADN 810 | Preparation for Nursing | 0.5 |
| AH 60 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| AH 225 | Basic Arrhythmia Recognition | 0.5 |
| VN 222 | Intravenous Therapy & Blood Withdrawal | 1.5 |