NURSING/VOCATIONAL NURSING PROGRAM

Description

The Vocational Nursing Program is offered as an Associate of Science degree or as a Certificate of Achievement. Students opting for the associate degree should have all the General Education requirements completed prior to entering the Vocational Nursing Program.

The Vocational Nursing Program is a two-and-a-half semester program following completion of prerequisite courses. It is designed to prepare students for employment as staff nurses, giving care to patients in a variety of settings such as extended care facilities, home health care, surgical centers, and medical offices. The program is approved by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT). Students who complete the curriculum and achieve the certificate of achievement are qualified to take the examination leading to licensure as a licensed vocational nurse.

A 2.5 or better grade point average in all college work attempted is required for completion of the program and qualification to take the examination leading to licensure as a licensed vocational nurse.

To acquire the Certificate of Achievement in Vocational Nursing, it is necessary to complete the following courses: