Vocational Nursing
4 courses · Porterville College · 2026-2027 Catalog
VNRS P070 Fund Concept Vocational Nursing Practice
- Units
- 7.5
- Hours
- Total lecture 90 hours, total laboratory 138 hours
- Prerequisite
- Acceptance into the Vocational Nursing program or evaluation of skills and knowledge as outlined per the Program Policy of Granting Credit for Previous Education and/or Experience.
This course focuses on fundamental concepts necessary for safe, client-centered nursing care for a diverse client population with well-defined healthcare concerns, with an introduction to the legal and ethical responsibilities of the Vocational Nurse. The student is introduced to the use of clinical judgment applied to nursing, the nursing process, cultural diversity, and communication techniques used when interacting with clients, families, other support persons, and members of the interdisciplinary team. Selected nursing skills are taught in the skills laboratory with opportunities to apply fundamental concepts to basic nursing skills in the clinical setting.
VNRS P071 Concepts of Vocational Nursing
- Units
- 8.5
- Hours
- Total lecture 99 hours, total laboratory 180 hours
- Prerequisite
- Appropriate standing in the Vocational Nursing program or evaluation of skills and knowledge as outlined per the Program Policy of Granting Credit for Previous Education and/or Experience.
This course builds on concepts of vocational nursing practice necessary for safe, client-centered nursing care for a diverse client population with well-defined healthcare concerns. The course incorporates the legal and ethical responsibilities of the Vocational Nurse. The student is introduced to the use of clinical judgment applied to nursing, the nursing process, cultural diversity, and communication techniques used when interacting with clients, their families, and other support persons. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in a variety of clinical settings.
VNRS P072 Concepts of Vocational Nursing
- Units
- 16.5
- Hours
- Total lecture hours 192, total laboratory 318 hours
- Prerequisite
- Appropriate standing in the Vocational Nursing Program or evaluation of skills and knowledge as outlined per the Program Policy of Granting Credit for Previous Education or Experience.
This course builds on concepts of nursing practice for the acquisition and application of adult health and mental health nursing theory, communication, collaboration, and clinical judgment necessary for safe, patient-centered nursing care expanding the acute and chronic issues common to adults. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in a variety of clinical settings.
VNRS P073 Concepts of Vocational Nursing
- Units
- 16.5
- Hours
- Total lecture hours 192, total laboratory 318 hours
- Prerequisite
- Appropriate standing in the Vocational Nursing Program or evaluation of skills and knowledge as outlined per the Program Policy of Granting Credit for Previous Education or Experience.
This course builds on concepts of nursing practice for the acquisition and application of adult health and mental health nursing theory, communication, collaboration, and clinical judgment necessary for safe, patient-centered nursing care expanding the acute and chronic issues common to adults. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in a variety of clinical settings.