Nursing-Vocational
8 courses · Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
VN 061 Basic Fundamentals of Nursing
- Units
- 3.5
- Hours
- 63 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- BIOL 125, PSYC C1000 or PSYC C1000H
- Corequisite
- VN 061L
This course is designed for the entry level vocational nursing student with a focus on the nursing process and its application in medical/surgical settings. The role of the Licensed Vocational Nurse in providing care for patients in a variety of situations is discussed. This course is open to students enrolled in the Vocational Nursing program and is required for Vocational Nursing licensure.
VN 061L Basic Fundamentals of Nursing Laboratory
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 270 Lab
- Prerequisite
- BIOL 125, PSYC C1000 or PSYC C1000H
- Corequisite
- VN 061
This course is designed to provide the entry level vocational nursing student with the opportunity to learn basic nursing skills in the Health Science Skills laboratory and the clinical setting within the context of the nursing process. The student will apply the role of the Licensed Vocational Nurse in the clinical medical surgical setting. This course is open to students enrolled in the Vocational Nursing Program and is required for Vocational Nursing licensure. Offered on a pass/no pass basis.
VN 073 Basic Pharmacology
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- VN 061 and VN 061L
- Advisory
- HS 045
This is an introductory course of basic techniques and computations used in the administration of medications. Completion of the course prepares the student to safely administer medications to patients under the supervision of the nursing instructor. This course is open to students enrolled in the Vocational Nursing Program and is required for the Vocational Nursing Licensure.
VN 078 Vocational Nursing I
- Units
- 9
- Hours
- 162 Lecture, 0 Lab
- Prerequisite
- VN 061, VN 061L
- Corequisite
- VN 078L
Using the medical model, the nursing process, and Erikson's psychosocial theory of human development, this course is designed to prepare the vocational nursing student with the foundational knowledge necessary to care for the aging patient and patients with disorders/diseases of certain body systems. These include the integumentary, musculoskeletal, endocrine, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, cardiac, and respiratory systems.
VN 078L Vocational Nursing I Lab
- Units
- 7
- Hours
- 0 Lecture, 378 Lab
- Prerequisite
- VN 061, VN 061L
- Corequisite
- VN 078
This course provides the student with the opportunity to use the nursing process with increasing independence in providing care for elderly patients in the clinical setting. The student increases competency in data collection and nursing skills. Special emphasis is placed on the care of the patient with problems of the musculoskeletal, endocrine, GI, GU, cardiac, and respiratory systems. This course is offered on a pass/no pass basis.
VN 083 Applied Pharmacology
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- VN 073
Using the medical model, the nursing process, and Erikson’s psychosocial theory of human development, this course is designed to prepare the vocational nursing student with the advanced knowledge necessary to safely administer medications to patients and accurately assess the patient response to medication therapy under the supervision of the nursing instructor. This course is open to students enrolled in the Vocational Nursing Program.
VN 088 Vocational Nursing II
- Units
- 7
- Hours
- 126 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- VN 078, VN 078L
- Corequisite
- VN 088L
Using the medical model, the nursing process, and Erikson's psychosocial theory of human development, this course is designed to prepare the vocational nursing student with the foundational knowledge necessary to care for patients across the lifespan and patients with disorders/diseases of certain body systems. This course covers the maternal/newborn and pediatric patient as well as patients with mental health disorders. It also covers diseases/disorders of the renal and neurological system and explores the care of the oncology patient and end of life care as well as the aspects of leadership as it relates to the scope of the Licensed Vocational Nurse.
VN 088L Vocational Nursing II Lab
- Units
- 6
- Hours
- 324 Lab
- Prerequisite
- VN 078, VN 078L
- Corequisite
- VN 088
In this course, the student utilizes the nursing process with increasing independence and accountability in providing care for patients in the clinical setting. As a portion of the clinical experience, the student will have the opportunity to care for patient populations in the specialties of Maternal Newborn and Pediatric Nursing. Special emphasis is placed on the care of medical/surgical patients with complex problems, renal failure, neurological system disorders, and oncological problems. The student will have the opportunity to further develop the necessary communication skills needed to provide care for patients with mental health problems. This course provides the student with the opportunity to apply learned leadership skills within the Vocational Nurse scope of practice. This course is open to students enrolled in the Vocational Nursing program and is required for Vocational Nurse licensure.