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  "college": "cuesta-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "code": "LVN",
  "name": "Licensed Vocational Nursing",
  "sourceUrl": "https://cuesta.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/29980/29981/30035",
  "courses": [
    {
      "code": "LVN 3E",
      "subject": "LVN",
      "number": "3E",
      "title": "NCLEX-PN PREPARATION",
      "units": "0.5",
      "hours": "0.5 hours per week: (0.50 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours)",
      "corequisite": "LVN 103 LVN 103B",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Designed to prepare the LVN student for the state licensing exam. Critical thinking strategies required to answer the NCLEX questions are presented. A portion of this class will be hands-on computer testing to simulate the state board testing format.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Not Degree Applicable",
        "P/NP Only"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "summer-2026",
          "name": "Summer 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/cuesta-college/schedule/summer-2026/lvn/#lvn-003e",
          "subject": "LVN",
          "listedAs": "LVN 003E"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "LVN 101",
      "subject": "LVN",
      "number": "101",
      "title": "THEORY I: FUNDAMENTALS, PERIOPERATIVE AND ACUTE ADULT",
      "units": "7",
      "hours": "7 hours per week: (7.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)",
      "prerequisite": "Program admission",
      "corequisite": "LVN 101A and LVN 101AL and LVN 101B",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Prepares students to practice vocational nursing. Uses the Caring Framework for the study of nursing fundamentals, nursing process, and standard nursing care for a variety of common health and illness states. Compares and contrasts nursing care systems and roles employed in health maintenance, acute illness, surgical care, rehabilitation nursing for adults and elderly, and perioperative nursing. Prepares the vocational student nurse to care for patients and integrate concepts of perioperative nursing, adapting standard nursing care to meet the needs of the elderly is a focus for the LVN role.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Letter Grade Only"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/lvn/#lvn-101",
          "subject": "LVN"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "LVN 101A",
      "subject": "LVN",
      "number": "101A",
      "title": "SKILLS THEORY I: ADULT, PERIOPERATIVE, AND MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION",
      "units": "7",
      "hours": "7 hours per week: (7.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)",
      "corequisite": "LVN 101 and LVN 101AL and LVN 101B",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Introduces theory of basic nursing skills including pharmacology, medication administration and the LVN scope of practice. Incorporates this knowledge with the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementing, evaluation and documentation.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Letter Grade Only"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/lvn/#lvn-101a",
          "subject": "LVN"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "LVN 101AL",
      "subject": "LVN",
      "number": "101AL",
      "title": "SKILLS LAB I: BASIC CARE, ADULT, PERIOPERATIVE, MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "6.8 hours per week: (0.00 lecture hours/6.75 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)",
      "corequisite": "LVN 101 and LVN 101A and LVN 101B",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Provides an opportunity for supervised practice of basic nursing skills in a simulated clinical setting. Applies theoretical concepts and nursing skills to steps in the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementing, evaluation and documentation. Emphasizes meeting critical elements of hands-on skills, practicing a consistent method of medication administration and implementing accurate documentation.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "P/NP Only"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/lvn/#lvn-101al",
          "subject": "LVN"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "LVN 101B",
      "subject": "LVN",
      "number": "101B",
      "title": "CLINICAL I: MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION, BASIC CARE",
      "units": "4.5",
      "hours": "14.2 hours per week: (0.00 lecture hours/14.20 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)",
      "corequisite": "LVN 101 and LVN 101A and LVN 101AL",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Applies fundamental principles of theory and skills courses in the care of patients in long term-care and physical rehabilitation settings. Explores mental & spiritual health concepts and socio- cultural aspects as they apply to individually assigned patients.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "P/NP Only"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/lvn/#lvn-101b",
          "subject": "LVN"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "LVN 102",
      "subject": "LVN",
      "number": "102",
      "title": "THEORY II: MATERNAL/NEWBORN, PEDIATRICS, CHRONIC DISEASE",
      "units": "7",
      "hours": "7 hours per week: (7.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)",
      "prerequisite": "LVN 101B",
      "corequisite": "LVN 102A and LVN 102AL and LVN 102B",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Prepares the licensed vocational student nurse to care for patients and integrate concepts of maternal/newborn nursing, pediatric nursing, chronic disease and dependent care across the lifespan.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Letter Grade Only"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "LVN 102A",
      "subject": "LVN",
      "number": "102A",
      "title": "SKILLS THEORY II: MATERNAL/NEWBORN, PEDIATRICS, CHRONIC DISEASE",
      "units": "7",
      "hours": "7 hours per week: (7.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)",
      "prerequisite": "LVN 101B",
      "corequisite": "LVN 102 and LVN 102B and LVN 102AL",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Provides opportunity for supervised practice in a simulated clinical setting. Applies theoretical concepts and nursing skills to the care of the acute adult, the obstetric, neonate, and pediatric client. Emphasizes the normal growth and development process in relationship to health and illness. Presents the family as a whole in the clinical setting.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Letter Grade Only"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "LVN 102AL",
      "subject": "LVN",
      "number": "102AL",
      "title": "SKILLS LAB II: MATERNAL/NEWBORN, PEDIATRICS, CHRONIC DISEASE",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "6.8 hours per week: (0.00 lecture hours/6.75 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)",
      "prerequisite": "LVN 101B",
      "corequisite": "LVN 102 and LVN 102A and LVN 102B",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Provides opportunity for supervised practice of specific nursing skills in a simulated clinical setting. Applies relationships between theory, concepts and nursing skills to steps in the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementing, evaluations and documentation. Emphasizes meeting critical elements of hands-on skills, adhering to a consistent method of medication administration, and implementing accurate documentation for perinatal, newborn and pediatric clients, clients with chronic illness, and dependent care clients.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "P/NP Only"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "LVN 102B",
      "subject": "LVN",
      "number": "102B",
      "title": "CLINICAL II: ADULT ACUTE, MOTHER/BABY, PEDIATRIC CARE",
      "units": "4.5",
      "hours": "14.8 hours per week: (0.00 lecture hours/14.75 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)",
      "prerequisite": "LVN 101B",
      "corequisite": "LVN 102 and LVN 102A and LVN 102AL",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Applies theory and skills learned to the care of the acute adult, the obstetric, neonate, and pediatric client in the clinical setting. Emphasizes the normal growth and development process in relationship to health and illness. Presents the family as a whole in the clinical setting.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "P/NP Only"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "LVN 103",
      "subject": "LVN",
      "number": "103",
      "title": "THEORY III: COMMUNITY AND MENTAL HEALTH NURSING & LEADERSHIP",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "2 hours per week: (2.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)",
      "prerequisite": "LVN 102B",
      "corequisite": "LVN 103A and LVN 103B",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Prepares student in community health and mental health nursing. Presents leadership and advanced supervision concepts. Prepares students for NCLEX exam success.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Letter Grade Only"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "summer-2026",
          "name": "Summer 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/cuesta-college/schedule/summer-2026/lvn/#lvn-103",
          "subject": "LVN"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "LVN 103A",
      "subject": "LVN",
      "number": "103A",
      "title": "SKILLS THEORY III: COMMUNITY AND MENTAL HEALTH NURSING & LEADERSHIP",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "2 hours per week: (2.00 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)",
      "prerequisite": "LVN 102B",
      "corequisite": "LVN 103 and LVN 103B",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Introduces nursing concepts of advanced vocational nursing skills to provide patient care in the community and psychiatric setting. Emphasizes the unique needs of the mental health and community-based patient with multiple health care needs. Presents concepts fundamental to the leadership, supervision and delegation roles of Vocation Nursing. Vocation Nursing NCLEX preparedness is part of this course.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Letter Grade Only"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "summer-2026",
          "name": "Summer 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/cuesta-college/schedule/summer-2026/lvn/#lvn-103a",
          "subject": "LVN"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "LVN 103B",
      "subject": "LVN",
      "number": "103B",
      "title": "CLINICAL III: MENTAL HEALTH, TEAM LEADING & PRECEPTORSHIP",
      "units": "3.5",
      "hours": "10.5 hours per week: (0.00 lecture hours/10.50 lab hours)",
      "prerequisite": "LVN 102B",
      "corequisite": "LVN 103 LVN 103A",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Applies patient care knowledge and standards to more complicated patients in long term care, skilled nursing, and mental health nursing. Prepares students to make the transition from student nurse to entry-level practice nurse. Includes a preceptorship component.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "P/NP Only"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "summer-2026",
          "name": "Summer 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/cuesta-college/schedule/summer-2026/lvn/#lvn-103b",
          "subject": "LVN"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "LVN 104",
      "subject": "LVN",
      "number": "104",
      "title": "BASIC INTRAVENOUS THERAPY, BLOOD ADMINISTRATION, AND PHLEBOTOMY",
      "units": "1.5",
      "hours": "1.5 hours per week: (1.50 lecture hours/0.00 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)",
      "prerequisite": "LVN 103B or May have current and active LVN license from the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians of the State of California.",
      "corequisite": "LVN 104L",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Prepares the Licensed Vocational Nurse who has successfully completed LVN 103B or its equivalent to initiate intravenous therapy, phlebotomy, and blood product transfusion. This course prepares the LVN for certification that meets standards of the California State Board of Vocational Nurses and Psychiatric Technicians.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Letter Grade or P/NP"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/lvn/#lvn-104",
          "subject": "LVN"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "LVN 104L",
      "subject": "LVN",
      "number": "104L",
      "title": "BASIC INTRAVENOUS THERAPY, BLOOD ADMINISTRATION AND PHLEBOTOMY LAB",
      "units": "0.5",
      "hours": "1.5 hours per week: (0.00 lecture hours/1.50 lab hours/0.00 activity hours)",
      "prerequisite": "LVN 103B or May have current and active LVN license from the State of California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians of the State of California.",
      "corequisite": "LVN 104",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Prepares students to perform venipuncture and initiate and monitor administration of IV fluid, blood and blood products, and withdraw venous blood for diagnostic purposes. (Formerly part of LVN104 as one class)",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Letter Grade or P/NP"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/cuesta-college/schedule/fall-2026/lvn/#lvn-104l",
          "subject": "LVN"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "LVN 193",
      "subject": "LVN",
      "number": "193",
      "title": "LVN SPECIAL TOPICS",
      "units": "0.5 to 4",
      "hours": "0.5 to 4 hours per week: (0.50 - 4.00 lecture hours/0.00 - 0.00 lab hours/0.00 - 0.00 activity hours)",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Examines a special topic in the field of study related to the discipline offering this course.",
      "notes": [
        "Credit - Degree Applicable",
        "Letter Grade or P/NP"
      ],
      "offered": []
    }
  ]
}