Vocational Nursing Certificate Health Sciences Total Units: 84.0

Term Effective: Fall 2005

The requirements for this program of study are effective beginning the semester shown above. If you began working on this program before the effective semester, you may not be affected by the changes. Consult with the program contact person or the department chair to determine your eligibility to complete the program under previous requirements.

Term Inactive: Fall 2009

Description:

***This part-time Vocational Nursing (Extended) Certificate of Achievement program will be discontinued when the current class finishes in summer 2008. There will not be a new class starting fall 2008 as had been planned.

This change has no effect on the full time, 3 semester Vocational Nursing Certificate of Achievement program, which will begin a new class in fall 2007 (applications are due Feb. 7, 2007).***

The Vocational Nursing-Extended Certificate of Achievement is designed for individuals who already have the skills and knowledge of a nursing assistant or who are Certified Nursing Assistants, and are interested in advancing in their career to become Licensed Vocational Nurses. This part-time option can be completed in four semesters, plus 2 summers. Classes are held all day, Thursdays and Fridays.

The program prepares students to apply to the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians to take the NCLEX PN examination in order to receive the Vocational Nursing license from the California Department of Consumer Affairs. The program is accredited by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians. The program provides a minimum of 1,530 hours of instruction and clinical experience. Clinical sites are arranged at local health care facilities for a wide range of experiences. No wages or stipends are paid to students during their training period.

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is an important member of the health team who, under the supervision of a doctor or a registered nurse, provides personal nursing care such as: administering oral and injectable medications; performing cleansing, palliative, and remedial treatments; using specialized equipment and instruments in giving treatments; and recording facts relative to the care of patients.

Prospects for employment are very favorable as LVN's are needed in hospitals, doctors' offices, private homes, health agencies, medical clinics, skilled nursing, and corrections facilities. LVN's are also employed by public health departments, visiting nursing associations, Armed Forces Peace Corps, and other agencies.

Students completing the LVN program and who are interested in becoming Registered Nurses, may wish to pursue the LVN-AND Career Ladder option. See a Health Sciences counselor for more information to explore your options and plan your program.

Licensure Note:
The Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT) may deny licensure for crimes substantially related to the practice of nursing. This includes convictions involving sex crimes, drug crimes (including DUI), and crimes of violence. It is the responsibility of the applicant to present sufficient evidence of rehabilitation to the BVPT prior to licensure.

Students interested in the order for taking classes in this program, can view the required course sequence. Click here for more information about the program, or contact the Health Sciences Department.

Program Requirements:

The requirements for the Vocational Nursing (Extended) program are:

  • Complete 84.0 units from
    • Vocational Nursing (Extended) Program Requirements
    • Vocational Nursing (Extended) Requirements

Vocational Nursing (Extended) Program Requirements - complete 42.00 units
NRV 58AFundamental Skills Lab for Vocational Nursing1.00
NRV 58BIntermediate Skills Lab for Vocational Nursing Students1.00
NRV 58CAdvanced Skills Lab for Vocational Nursing0.50
NRV 60AFundamentals of Vocational Nursing6.00
NRV 60ALFundamentals of Clinical for Part Time Vocational Nursing2.00
NRV 60BBasic to Intermediate for Part Time Vocational Nursing6.00
NRV 60BLBasic-Intermediate Clinical for Part Time Vocational Nursing2.00
NRV 60CMaternal Child for Vocational Nursing Part Time2.00
NRV 60CLMaternal Child Clinical for Part Time Vocational Nursing2.00
NRV 60DGrowth & Development Self-Paced for VN Part Time Program1.00
NRV 61Advanced Vocational Nursing: Teamleading/Acute Gerontology4.00
NRV 61LAdvanced Med/Surg Clinical for Part Time (Teamleading)4.00
NRV 62Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing: Community Focus3.00
NRV 62LAdvanced Medical/Surgical Clinical & Community Health4.00
NRV 63Preceptorship Theory for Leadership in Part Time VN1.00
NRV 63LPreceptorship Clinical for Part Time VN Program2.50
 
Vocational Nursing (Extended) Requirements - complete 42.00 units
NRV 58AFundamental Skills Lab for Vocational Nursing1.00
NRV 58BIntermediate Skills Lab for Vocational Nursing Students1.00
NRV 58CAdvanced Skills Lab for Vocational Nursing0.50
NRV 60AFundamentals of Vocational Nursing6.00
NRV 60ALFundamentals of Clinical for Part Time Vocational Nursing2.00
NRV 60BBasic to Intermediate for Part Time Vocational Nursing6.00
NRV 60BLBasic-Intermediate Clinical for Part Time Vocational Nursing2.00
NRV 60CMaternal Child for Vocational Nursing Part Time2.00
NRV 60CLMaternal Child Clinical for Part Time Vocational Nursing2.00
NRV 60DGrowth & Development Self-Paced for VN Part Time Program1.00
NRV 61Advanced Vocational Nursing: Teamleading/Acute Gerontology4.00
NRV 61LAdvanced Med/Surg Clinical for Part Time (Teamleading)4.00
NRV 62Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing: Community Focus3.00
NRV 62LAdvanced Medical/Surgical Clinical & Community Health4.00
NRV 63Preceptorship Theory for Leadership in Part Time VN1.00
NRV 63LPreceptorship Clinical for Part Time VN Program2.50

Course Prerequisites and Advisories:

Courses in a program of study may have prerequisites or advisories; that is, courses that must or should be completed before taking that course. Please check for prerequisites or advisories by clicking on the course numbers in the Program Requirements section.

It is important that students who are completing an Associate Degree and desire to transfer to a four-year institution meet with a counselor to plan their lower division coursework. While many majors at SRJC are intended to align with lower division major preparation required by California public universities, specific lower-division major requirements vary among individual campuses. See a counselor, visit the Transfer Center, and check Guides For Transfer in Specific Majors, and ASSIST to review transfer preparation guides for specific schools and majors.

Notes:

ANAT 58 and PHYSIO 58 must be completed within the last five years.
Prior to beginning the clinical portion of the training, all students must provide documentation of a recent physical examination, immunization records, and current CPR certification (adult, infant and child). This is required by the clinical sites.
All classes must be completed with a C or better to receive the Vocational Nursing (Extended) Career Certificate.

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