Nursing, Vocational (VN/LVN) Associate in Science
The Vocational Nursing (VN) Program prepares graduates to qualify to take the national licensing examination (NCLEX-PN) to become a Licensed Vocational Nurse. Licensed vocational nurses assist in data collection, plan and implement nursing care, administer medications and treatments, and maintain a safe environment for patients and families.
Approved by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT), the 12-month, full-time VN program provides student-centered instruction and meets all State regulations. Classroom instruction is offered concurrent with clinical practice, assisting the student in the application of nursing theory to actual nursing situations. Students are in class and clinical instruction approximately 34 hours each week.
Graduates eligible for Vocational Nurse Licensing Examination in California.
Program Acceptance Requirements: See School of Health Sciences & Education web page. All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.
Semester 1
| Course Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 001A | English Composition | 4 |
| HS 013 | General Nutrition | 3 |
| HS 062 | Your Living Body | 3 |
| COD GE Area C1 | Natural Sciences | 3 |
Semester 2
| Course Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| HS 067 | Introduction to Med/Dosage Calculations | 1 |
| PSY 001 | General Psychology | 3 |
| MATH 045 or MATH 049 | Pre-Statistics or Intermediate Algebra or college level math | 3-5 |
| COD GE Area C3 | Arts, Humanities & Culture | 3 |
| KINE | Kinesiology Activity | 1 |
Semester 3
| Course Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| VN 010 | Vocational Nursing I | 9 |
| VN 010L | Vocational Nursing I Lab | 7 |
Semester 4
| Course Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| VN 020 | Vocational Nursing II | 9 |
| VN 020L | Vocational Nursing II Lab | 7 |
Semester 5
| Course Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| VN 030 | Vocational Nursing III | 5 |
| VN 030L | Vocational Nursing III Lab | 4 |
| KINE | Kinesiology Activity | 1 |
Please see a Counselor if you need help selecting COD GE courses or information about the LVN program.
