Licensed Vocational Nursing

Completion of the courses listed will qualify students for the Certificate of Achievement in Vocational Nursing. To qualify for licensing by the Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners a student must have a minimum of 576 lecture hours of instruction and 954 clinical hours of instruction. Students completing the Vocational Nursing program and passing the National Council Licensure Examination will have job entry skills for Licensed Vocational Nursing. Students planning to enter the LVN Program must be U.S. high school graduates or equivalent (GED or official transcript evaluation) and complete the Allied Health clinical courses. After completing the general education requirements, students will qualify for the Associate of Science Degree.

Learning Outcome(s):

1. take and pass the licensure exam.
2. function within the scope of practice of the licensed vocational nurse as outlined by the California Board of Licensed Vocational Nurses and Psychiatric Technicians .
3. practice within professional and legal standards, ethical principles and demonstrate sensitivity to the cultural differences of clients.
4. apply principles of oral, written and verbal communication to convey relevant, accurate and complete information.
5. demonstrate an ability to practice safely.
6. apply the nursing process by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care, and teaching the maintenance of health and prevention of disease.