Fast Track Vocational Nursing
Certificate of Achievement Nursing · Palo Verde College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Credits: 48.25
The Fast Track Vocational Nursing program offers certificates for students seeking entry level employment in the nursing profession and prepares students to successfully completed state board and national exams. As required by California State Credentialing requirements all courses (general education and nursing) must be passed with a "C" or better.
Program Outcomes
- Successfully pass the NCLEX-PN licensure examination on the first attempt.
- Demonstrate entry level competence in delivering patient care for clients in hospitals, long-term care and subacute facilities, and/or community-based health care agencies.
Program Requirements
Required Courses - Total 48.25 Credits
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| NUR 115 | Pharmacology I for Fast Track VN | 2 |
| NUR 116 | Fast Track VN Fundamentals Theory | 11 |
| NUR 141 | Fast Track VN Fundamentals Clinical | 5.5 |
| NUR 143 | Fast Track Medical Surgical Theory | 15.5 |
| NUR 144 | Fast Track Medical Surgical Clinical | 7.75 |
| NUR 145 | Fast Track VN Clinical Focus | 5 |
| NUR 119 | Pharmacology II for Fast Track VN | 1.5 |