{
  "college": "college-of-the-desert",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "code": "NVN",
  "name": "Nursing, Vocational",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.collegeofthedesert.edu/courses/nvn/",
  "courses": [
    {
      "code": "NVN 010",
      "subject": "NVN",
      "number": "010",
      "title": "Fundamentals for the Vocational Nurse",
      "units": "16",
      "hours": "Lecture Hours: 162, Lab Hours: 378",
      "prerequisite": "HS-013 HS-062 HS-067 PSYC-C1000.",
      "advisory": "ENGL-C1000 or ENGL-C1000E or college-level,composition or equivalent.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "This foundational course introduces students to the core principles of vocational nursing, including basic nursing care, communication skills, and clinical reasoning. Emphasis is placed on holistic client-centered care, communication, professionalism, safety, and evidence-based practice. Students will learn fundamental nursing skills and apply theoretical knowledge in laboratory and clinical settings, developing essential psychomotor skills and beginning clinical reasoning. A materials fee of $125.00-$150.00 is required for this course. Limitation on Enrollment: Acceptance to the Vocational Nursing Program.",
      "notes": [
        "Repeatable: No",
        "Grading: Letter",
        "Limitation on enrollment: Acceptance into the registered nursing program",
        "Degree Applicable: AA/AS"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 5,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/college-of-the-desert/schedule/fall-2026/nvn/#nvn-010",
          "subject": "NVN"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "NVN 020",
      "subject": "NVN",
      "number": "020",
      "title": "Care of the Client Experiencing Medical- Surgical Alterations",
      "units": "16",
      "hours": "Lecture Hours: 162, Lab Hours: 378",
      "prerequisite": "NVN 010.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "This course builds on foundational nursing skills, focusing on medical-surgical nursing care for adult patients. Students will also explore leadership, supervision of the vocational nurse, and role transition. Emphasis is placed on holistic client-centered care, communication, professionalism, safety, and evidence-based practice. Students will apply theoretical knowledge through hands-on practice in clinical settings, refining their nursing skills and gaining confidence in providing client-centered care. Prerequisite: NVN-010. Limitation on Enrollment: Acceptance into the Vocational Nursing Program.",
      "notes": [
        "Repeatable: No",
        "Grading: Letter",
        "Limitation on enrollment: Acceptance into the registered nursing program",
        "Degree Applicable: AA/AS"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "NVN 030",
      "subject": "NVN",
      "number": "030",
      "title": "Vocational Nursing Care of Clients in Special Populations",
      "units": "7.5",
      "hours": "Lecture Hours: 72, Lab Hours: 198",
      "prerequisite": "NVN-020.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "This course focuses on nursing care for specialized populations, including obstetric, pediatric, and mental health patients. Students will learn essential skills to provide safe, patient-centered care across these diverse groups, with an emphasis on health promotion, developmental milestones, and managing mental health conditions. Emphasis is placed on holistic client-centered care, communication, professionalism, safety, and evidence-based practice. Clinical practice will reinforce theoretical knowledge, preparing students to address the unique needs of these populations and support holistic care throughout the lifespan. Prerequisite: NVN-020. Limitation on Enrollment: Acceptance to the Vocational Nursing Program",
      "notes": [
        "Repeatable: No",
        "Grading: Letter",
        "Limitation on enrollment: Acceptance into the registered nursing program",
        "Degree Applicable: AA/AS"
      ],
      "offered": []
    }
  ]
}