# Vocational Nursing - VNRS (VNRS) courses Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 13 courses Source: https://bakersfield.elumenapp.com/catalog/2026-2027-Catalog/vocational-nursing-vnrs "Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Spring 2027. ### VNRS B67 — Principles of Pharmacology - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 36 lecture hours - **Corequisite:** VNRS B68 must be taken concurrently. AND VNRS B69 must be taken concurrently. AND VNRS B69L must be taken concurrently. - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Limitation on enrollment: Appropriate standing in the Vocational Nursing program. This course is designed to prepare the vocational nurse to function safely when administering medication. Using the nursing process as the framework, concepts of pharmacology, calculations, and nursing considerations that pertain to the safe administration of medication are presented. ### VNRS B68 — Basic Medical Surgical Nursing Practice - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 lecture hours - **Corequisite:** VNRS B67 must be taken concurrently. AND VNRS B69 must be taken concurrently. AND VNRS B69L must be taken concurrently. - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Limitation on enrollment: Limitation on Enrollment - Appropriate standing in the Vocational Nursing program.. This Vocational Nursing theory course focuses on the application of the nursing process in common health/illness situations. Using the nursing process as a framework, emphasis is placed on the role of the vocational nurse as a provider of care in assisting the adult and geriatric patient with chronic disorders affecting the GI, GU endocrine, integumentary systems. Topics in basic nutrition are also presented including an overview of basic nutrients, basic therapeutic diets, and patient education specific to chronic conditions. Basic mental health concepts are introduced. Concepts in this course are correlated with the clinical settings presented in Foundations for Vocational Nursing Practice Lab. ### VNRS B69 — Foundations for Vocational Nursing Practice - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 lecture hours - **Corequisite:** VNRS B67 must be taken concurrently. AND VNRS B68 must be taken concurrently. AND VNRS B69L must be taken concurrently. - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Limitation on enrollment: Appropriate standing in the Vocational Nursing program. This Vocational Nursing theory course begins with an introduction to the roles of the vocational nurse and provides a foundation of basic nursing arts and sciences necessary for the practice of nursing including concepts specific to the gerontological client. Using the nursing process as a framework, concepts of professionalism, growth and development, safety, and health concerns for the adult and geriatric population are discussed. Legal and ethical considerations, cultural diversity, the nursing process, and basic data collection are included as theory topics along with the presentation of basic mental health concepts applicable to the geriatric client. Fundamental nursing skills are discussed in detail with concurrent hands-on practice of skills. ### VNRS B69L — Foundations for Vocational Nursing Practice Lab - **Units:** 6 - **Hours:** 324 lab hours - **Corequisite:** VNRS B67 must be taken concurrently. AND VNRS B68 must be taken concurrently. AND VNRS B69 must be taken concurrently. - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Limitation on enrollment: Appropriate standing in the Vocational Nursing program. - Grading: Pass/No Pass This Vocational Nursing laboratory course focuses on the provider of care role of the vocational nurse in assisting the adult and geriatric patient to meet essential activities of daily living. A beginning knowledge of nursing techniques and medication administration with an understanding of the principles, rationales, and procedures for each technique is emphasized. Using the nursing process as a framework, students will provide basic care for adult and geriatric patients with various uncomplicated diseases and disorders who require nursing intervention to meet basic human needs. Basic communication techniques for the (adult and geriatric) client with mental health disorders are integrated throughout. This clinical course includes experiences primarily in long term care clinical settings. ### VNRS B79 — Intermediate Medical Surgical Nursing - **Units:** 9 - **Hours:** 162 lecture hours - **Corequisite:** VNRS B79L must be taken concurrently. - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Limitation on enrollment: Appropriate standing in the Vocational Nursing Program. This Vocational Nursing theory course uses the nursing process as a framework to guide the development of critical thinking skills used to determine nursing actions for adult and geriatric patients with cancer and conditions affecting the cardiovascular, lymphatic, musculoskeletal, endocrine, and respiratory system. The role of the vocational nurse as a provider of care and manager of care related to leadership, supervision, and rehabilitation are also discussed. Care of the medical surgical patient with mental health disorders will be integrated. Concepts in this course will be correlated in the various laboratory settings presented in VNRS B79L (Intermediate Medical Surgical Lab). ### VNRS B79L — Intermediate Medical Surgical Nursing Lab - **Units:** 6 - **Hours:** 324 lab hours - **Corequisite:** VNRS B79 must be taken concurrently. - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Limitation on enrollment: Appropriate standing in the Vocational Nursing Program. - Grading: Pass/No Pass This Vocational Nursing laboratory course concentrates on the application of the nursing process and the continued development of the manager and provider of care roles for adult medical-surgical patients from various cultural and social backgrounds. Clinical experiences build on the basics of the first semester as students perform more advanced skills when providing nursing care to patients. Incorporated into the course is the utilization of intermediate assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation under clinical supervision. This clinical course includes acute care and rehabilitation settings which correlate with the topics presented in VNRS B79 (Intermediate Medical Surgical). ### VNRS B83 — Critical Thinking and Leadership for the Vocational Nurse - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 27 lecture hours - **Corequisite:** VNRS B89 must be taken concurrently. AND VNRS B89L must be taken concurrently. - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/fall-2026/vnrs.md) - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Limitation on enrollment: Appropriate standing in the Vocational Nursing Program. This Vocational Nursing theory course will focus on the concepts of critical thinking skills and clinical reasoning strategies utilizing a case study approach. Leadership skills, capabilities, and knowledge essential to the vocational nurse including roles and responsibilities, application of the nursing process to problem solving methods, and supervision and evaluation of the effectiveness and quality of care are discussed. Managerial traits, styles, roles, and models are also explored. Critical thinking skills and utilization of the nursing process in clinical decision-making will be presented and correlated to the laboratory setting in VNRS 89L (Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing Lab). ### VNRS B84 — Maternal Child Pharmacology - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 18 lecture hours - **Corequisite:** VNRS B88L must be taken concurrently. - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/fall-2026/vnrs.md) - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Limitation on enrollment: Appropriate standing in the Vocational Nursing Program. This Vocational Nursing theory course will reinforce and emphasize the basic principles of pharmacology and calculations necessary for safe and effective medication administration. The primary focus is on the pharmacology content and variables that influence drug therapy when caring for the child bearing family and the pediatric patient. Utilization of the pharmacological principles from this course will occur in the maternal/child clinical lab course (VNRS B88L Maternal/Child Nursing Lab). ### VNRS B88 — Maternal Child Nursing - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 54 lecture hours - **Corequisite:** VNRS B88L must be taken concurrently. - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/fall-2026/vnrs.md) - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Limitation on enrollment: Appropriate standing in the Vocational Nursing Program. This Vocational Nursing theory course provides an overview of contemporary family-centered childbirth and a foundation for pediatric nursing using growth and development concepts as a framework for presenting health problems and special concerns of the pediatric client. This course focuses on the provider and manager of care role for the vocational nurse in assisting families experiencing common health/illness situations associated with their age group. Using the nursing process and developmental theory as a framework, topics and nursing responsibilities for the normal aspects of the child-bearing family and the pediatric client will be discussed. The course concepts will be correlated with the laboratory setting in VNRS B88L (Maternal/Child Nursing lab). ### VNRS B88L — Maternal Child Nursing Lab - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 162 lab hours - **Corequisite:** VNRS B88 must be taken concurrently. - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/fall-2026/vnrs.md) - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Limitation on enrollment: Appropriate standing in the Vocational Nursing Program. - Grading: Pass/No Pass This Vocational Nursing laboratory course is correlated with the corresponding Maternal/Child Theory course in the Vocational Nursing Program. Using the nursing process and developmental theory as a framework to guide the plan of care, students will provide care for the childbearing family and the pediatric client. This laboratory course focuses on the advanced application of the nursing process in the care of multiple patients from various ethnic and social backgrounds. Clinical experiences will provide opportunities for the demonstration of leadership skills, capabilities, and knowledge essential to the role of the vocational nurse as a member of the health-care team and supervisor of other vocational nurses and unlicensed health care givers. This clinical course includes setting in acute care, clinics, and Physician offices for obstetric and pediatric patients. Clinical content correlates with VNRS B88 (Maternal/Child Nursing). ### VNRS B89 — Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing - **Units:** 3.5 - **Hours:** 63 lecture hours - **Corequisite:** VNRS B89L must be taken concurrently. - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/fall-2026/vnrs.md) - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Limitation on enrollment: Appropriate standing in the Vocational Nursing Program. Using the nursing process as a framework, this Vocational Nursing theory course reinforces the critical thinking skills necessary to care for adult and geriatric patients with acute and complex medical surgical disease states, including multi-system involvement. The care for the patient with increasingly complex mental health conditions will be explored. Role expectations related to being a member of the profession are also discussed. Knowledge of nursing principles and leadership/management techniques to determine and prioritize nursing actions will be correlated with the laboratory setting presented in VNRS 89L (Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing Lab). ### VNRS B89L — Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing Lab - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 162 lab hours - **Corequisite:** VNRS B89 must be taken concurrently. - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/bakersfield-college/schedule/fall-2026/vnrs.md) - Credit - Degree Applicable - Non-repeatable credit - Limitation on enrollment: Appropriate standing in the Vocational Nursing Program. - Grading: Pass/No Pass This Vocational Nursing laboratory course focuses on the advanced application of the nursing process in the care of multiple patients from various ethnic and social backgrounds. Clinical experiences will provide opportunities for the demonstration of leadership skills, capabilities, and knowledge essential to the role of the vocational nurse as a member of the health-care team and supervisor of other vocational nurses and unlicensed health care givers. Application of critical thinking skills and the utilization of the nursing process in clinical decision making will be assessed. Students will provide care for patients with acute medical surgical illness and families experiencing common health/illness situations. This clinical course includes acute and sub-acute settings which correlate with topics in VNRS 89 (Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing) and VNRS B83 (Critical Thinking and Leadership for the vocational Nurse). ### VNRS B98NC — Vocational Nursing Level 1 Essentials - **Units:** 0 - **Hours:** 18 lecture hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Non-Credit - This is a non-credit course. Student can en-roll as many times as necessary to achieve satisfactory progress. - Limitation on enrollment: This course is limited to students who have applied and been accepted to the Bakersfield College Vocational Nursing Program. - Grading: Noncredit Grading (P/SP/NP, UG) This course will provide students who have applied and been accepted to the Vocational Nursing Program with an overview of the Program policies and expectations. The course will include information to aid in student success, provide the student with campus resources, and provide an introduction to the technology used by the program including the college learning management system.