Vocational Nursing Curriculum

Program Objectives

Upon graduation the vocational nursing student will be eligible for application for licensure as an L.V.N. and be able to:

1. Provide safe, proficient and compassionate nursing care as a beginning practitioner applying selected principles and utilizing the nursing process and therapeutic communication skills.
   
   
2. Exhibit responsibility in the practice of vocational nursing by adherence to ethical, moral and legal obligations as stated in the Vocational Nursing Practice Act.
   
   
3. Acknowledge accountability for recognizing own limitations and refusing to perform tasks for which the graduate is not prepared.
   
   
4. Function as an effective member of the health team under the direction of the registered nurse or physician.
   
   
5. Assume responsibility for professional growth and recognize the need for continuing education.
   
   
6. Interact with other health team members as a patient advocate.

Vocational Nursing Curriculum

The VN curriculum consists of four courses in the first semester, six in the second semester, and five in the third semester. All courses must be passed with a "C" in order to continue in the program. Intersession courses may be offered.

First Semester Courses include:

• Subject Area and Course Number: Vocational Nursing 131
  Course Title: Foundation for Nursing Practice
  Units: 5.0

• Subject Area and Course Number: Vocational Nursing 132
  Course Title: Principles of Nutrition and Care of the Patient with Gastrointestinal Problems
  Units: 3.0

• Subject Area and Course Number: Vocational Nursing 133
  Course Title: Foundation for Nursing Practice Lab
  Units: 5.5

• Subject Area and Course Number: Vocational Nursing 134
  Course Title: Principles of Administration of Therapeutic Agents
  Units: 2.0

Second semester courses include:

• Subject Area and Course Number: Vocational Nursing 135
  Course Title: Understanding Pharmacology
  Units: 2
  

• Subject Area and Course Number: Vocational Nursing 136
  Course Title: Genitourinary, Endocrine and Skin Problems
  Units: 3.5
  

• Subject Area and Course Number: Vocational Nursing 137
  Course Title: Basic Medical-Surgical Nursing Lab
  Units: 3.5
  

• Subject Area and Course Number: Vocational Nursing 138
  Course Title: Nursing Process Applied to the Childbearing Family
  Units: 2.0
  

• Subject Area and Course Number: Vocational Nursing 139
  Course Title: Nursing Process Applied to Care of Children
  Units: 2.0
  

• Subject Area and Course Number: Vocational Nursing 140
  Course Title: Maternal and Child Nursing Lab
  Units: 3

Third semester courses include:

• Subject Area and Course Number: Vocational Nursing 141
  Course Title: Cardiovascular and Respiratory Problems
  Units: 3.5
  

• Subject Area and Course Number: Vocational Nursing 142
  Course Title: Perception and Mobility Problems
  Units: 4.0
  

• Subject Area and Course Number: Vocational Nursing 143
  Course Title: Care of the Patient with Cancer
  Units: 1.0
  

• Subject Area and Course Number: Vocational Nursing 144
  Course Title: Preparation for Vocational Nursing Practice
  Units: 1.5
  

• Subject Area and Course Number: Vocational Nursing 145
  Course Title: Integrated Medical-Surgical Nursing Lab
  Units: 5.75
  
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