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Vocational Nursing
Certificate Program
This program familiarizes students with the theory and hands-on clinical skills necessary for entry-level positions as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
The goal of the program is to assist Licensed Vocational Nurses as Approved by the Bureau of Vocational Nursing & Psychiatric Technicians. These skills will enable graduates to qualify for work in various medical practice settings including inpatient, outpatient, hospice, home health and various hospital settings.
Click Here to download the Vocation Nursing Handbook
Courses in this program include:
| Catalog No. | Classes Listing | Theory Hours | Lab Hours(L) | Clinical Hours (C) | Total Hours/Credit |
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Term-I |
Nursing Fundamentals |
84 |
66 |
144 |
294 |
Term-I |
Nursing Process |
12 |
12 |
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Term-I |
Anatomy & Physiology |
56 |
22 |
78 |
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Term-I |
Communication |
4 |
4 |
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Term-I |
Growth & Development |
16 |
16 |
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Term-I |
Nutrition |
20 |
20 |
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Term-I |
Pharmacology |
12 |
12 |
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Term-II |
M/S-Integumentary |
24 |
6 |
58 |
88 |
Term-II |
Pharm II-Integumentary |
2 |
2 |
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Term-II |
M/S-Neurological |
36 |
12 |
84 |
132 |
Term-II |
Pharm II-Neurological |
6 |
6 |
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Term-II |
M/S-Cardiovascular |
36 |
18 |
78 |
132 |
Term-II |
Pharm II-Cardiovascular |
14 |
14 |
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Term-II |
M/S-Respiratory |
30 |
12 |
68 |
110 |
Term-II |
Pharm II-Respiratory |
4 |
4 |
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Term-II |
M/S-Musculoskeletal |
22 |
6 |
58 |
86 |
Term-II |
Pharm II-Musculoskeletal |
2 |
2 |
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Term-II |
Communicable Disease |
8 |
8 |
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Term-II |
Pharm II-Comm. Disease |
4 |
4 |
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Term-III |
M/S-Gastrointestinal |
12 |
6 |
32 |
50 |
Term-III |
Pharm III-Gastrointestinal |
1 |
1 |
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Term-III |
M/S-Genitourinary |
12 |
6 |
32 |
50 |
Term-III |
Pharm III-Genitourinary |
1 |
1 |
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Term-III |
M/S Renal |
10 |
6 |
32 |
48 |
Term-III |
Pharm III-Renal |
1 |
1 |
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Term-III |
M/S Endocrine |
10 |
6 |
32 |
48 |
Term-III |
Pharm III-Endocrine |
1 |
1 |
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Term-III |
Psychiatric Nursing |
24 |
10 |
34 |
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Term-III |
Pharm III-Psychiatric Nursing |
4 |
4 |
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Term-III |
Gerontology |
30 |
6 |
64 |
100 |
Term-III |
Rehab Nursing |
6 |
6 |
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Term-III |
Maternity |
26 |
6 |
14 |
46 |
Term-III |
Pharm III-Maternity |
1 |
1 |
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Term-III |
Pediatrics |
18 |
6 |
22 |
46 |
Term-III |
Pharm III-Pediatrics |
1 |
1 |
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Term-IV |
Patient Education |
6 |
6 |
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Term-IV |
Leadership/Supervision |
24 |
18 |
26 |
68 |
| Total: | 580 | 754 | 202 | 1536/62 |
California License Examination Reporting:
| Vocational Nursing 2011 Passing Rate | Took | Pass | %Passing |
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January 2011 Graduates |
22 |
13 |
53% |
June 2011 Graduates |
18 |
16 |
89% |
August 2011 Graduates |
17 |
16 |
94% |
Overall Passing |
57 |
45 |
79% |
Gainful Employment Disclosure
Click here to download Gainful Employment Disclosure.
| Program | SOC Code | Links to Occupational Profiles on O*Net | |
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Vocational Nursing |
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O* Net Occupational Titles |
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29-2061.00 |
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Licensed Practical Nurse(LPN), Charge Nurse,Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse (CLINIC LPN), Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse (PEDIATRIC LPN), Clinic Nurse, Office Nurse, Private Duty Nurse, Triage Licensed Practical Nurse (TRIAGE LPN) |
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On-Time Completion Rate |
80.30% |
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Placement Rates (2009/2010 AY) |
70.50% |
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Median Loan Debt |
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* Title IV HEA Programs |
17382 |
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* Private Loans |
1133 |
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Current Estimated Tuition & Fees |
$29,604 |
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