CURRENT ITEMS OF INTEREST:
Applicants for summer 2010: The HS/ECE office is currently taking counselor appointments to start the application / status approval process for the upcoming summer 2010 LVN class (VN001). Appointment days/times are not negotiable and you will be offered the first available time on the counselor's schedule. You must bring official (sealed) transcripts for all college work other than COD along with either your original high school diploma / GED certificate ( not copies) or official transcript/s of completed high school / GED education to your appointment. Please contact the HS/ECE office to make appointments.
Current Nursing Students: Please check Blackboard and your instructor's web page for ongoing information and updates concerning class supplements, handouts, and announcements.
STUDENT ID CARD PAYMENT/PICKUP INFORMATION:
Nursing student ID Cards will be available at the ASCOD office according to the following schedule:
o January 20th: N001, N003A, enrolled transfer students, and all returning and enrolled reentry students must pick up this date while here for Orientation.
o February 1st: N002, N004A, VN003 may pick up on or after this date.
Please note the ASCOD office staff will be strictly adhering to this schedule. Please contact the HS/ECE Division office if you have questions.
Prospective Applicants: Please note HS 067, Intro Med/Dosage Calculations, will not likely be offered during the upcoming summer 2010. It is important that you plan to complete this VN002 prerequisite course no later than spring 2010 or you will not be able to progress from VN001 to VN002. Please attend a group counseling session for more information and to help you plan ahead.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Nursing is an exciting and challenging profession of responsibility, integrity, and personal growth. Nursing provides an essential service to others, involving the care of people, sick and well. As career professionals, nurses are dedicated individuals who have committed themselves to improving the quality of health care for others.
- LVN Information flyer
- Vocational Nursing application process
- LVN uniform info (Most other basic equipment is available at the COD Bookstore)
Applicants are advised to not submit official transcripts to this division unless you are submitting an application packet. Official transcripts received separate from an application packet will not be retained by the division (they will be shredded). Please call if you have questions regarding this requirement.
VN INFORMATION SESSIONS: (Group information sessions are offered periodically throughout the year which provide an overview of the VN program and a 'question and answer' time. (Session availability is contingent upon nursing advisor availability.)
Come and Find Out....
- What prerequisite courses are needed
- How to apply
- Program particulars
- Job particulars
- Bring your questions!
For all other counseling needs please call (760-773-2520) or visit the main Counseling Services office in the Administration building.
