Nursing: Vocational
Certificate of Achievement Nursing: Vocational · Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is a caregiver in acute and extended care facilities. In addition, LVNs are employed in home health care, emergency clinics and as reviewers of health care utilization.
The Vocational Nursing (VN) program is accredited by the State of California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technician Examiners (BVNPT). Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to apply to take the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians’ licensing examination to practice in the State of California as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
The VN program is three semesters in length and begins each fall and spring semester. The program consists of lecture and laboratory instruction in actual nursing situations.
Applicants with a record of any felony are subject to review by the Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners (BVNPT) before a license can be granted. Contact the BVNPT prior to submitting an application to the VN program to clarify eligibility for licensure.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide safe and effective nursing care.
- Demonstrate the skills needed to pass the NCLEX State Board Examination.
- Identify vital questions, problems or issues and communicate effectively with other members of the health care team.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment in the VN program is subject to completion of the following requirements: | ||
| The application process for the VN program is as follows: | ||
| Notes: | ||
| Requirements for the Certificate of Achievement (CA): | 47 | |
| NURVN 403 | Fundamentals of Nursing | 3 |
| NURVN 403L | Fundamentals of Nursing Laboratory | 2 |
| NURVN 405 | Beginning Medical Surgical Nursing | 4 |
| NURVN 405L | Beginning Medical Surgical Nursing Laboratory | 3 |
| NURVN 407A | Beginning Nursing Skills/Clinical Simulation Laboratory | 1 |
| NURVN 407B | Intermediate Nursing Skills/Clinical Simulation Laboratory | 1 |
| NURVN 407C | Advanced Nursing Skills/Clinical Simulation Laboratory | 1 |
| NURVN 409 | Intermediate Medical Surgical Nursing | 4 |
| NURVN 409L | Intermediate Medical Surgical Nursing Laboratory | 3 |
| NURVN 411 | Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing | 7 |
| NURVN 411L | Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing Lab | 3 |
| NURVN 413 | Leadership for the Vocational Nurse | 3 |
| NURVN 413L | Leadership for the Vocational Nurse Lab | 2 |
| NURVN 415A | Growth/Development: Psychology Adult - Geriatric | 1 |
| NURVN 415B | Growth and Development of the Child | 1 |
| NURVN 417A | Critical Thinking and the Nursing Process I | 1 |
| NURVN 417B | Critical Thinking and the Nursing Process II | 1 |
| NURVN 421 | Maternal and Child Health Nursing | 4 |
| NURVN 421L | Maternal and Child Health Nursing Lab | 2 |
| Required prerequisite course: | 3 | |
| BIOL 424 | Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
| Total | 50 | |
Other Information
Health and Wellness
Local Program (Major) Code: T315
Program Control Number: 20722
TOP Code: 1230.20*
CIP Code: 51.3901