Nursing, Vocational (VN/LVN) Certificate of Achievement

The Vocational Nursing (VN) Program prepares graduates to qualify to take the national licensing examination (NCLEX-PN) to become a Licensed Vocational Nurse. Licensed vocational nurses assist in data collection, plan and implement nursing care, administer medications and treatments, and maintain a safe environment for patients and families.

Approved by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT), the 12-month, full-time VN program provides student-centered instruction and meets all State regulations. Classroom instruction is offered concurrent with clinical practice, assisting the student in the application of nursing theory to actual nursing situations. Students are in class and clinical instruction approximately 34 hours each week. 

Program Acceptance Requirements:  See School of Health Sciences & Education web page.

Graduates eligible for Vocational Nurse Licensing Examination in California. All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

Semester 1

Course Code	Title	Units
HS 013	General Nutrition	3
HS 062	Your Living Body	3
HS 067	Introduction to Med/Dosage Calculations	1
PSY 001	General Psychology	3

Semester 2

Course Code	Title	Units
VN 010	Vocational Nursing I	9
VN 010L	Vocational Nursing I Lab	7

Semester 3

Course Code	Title	Units
VN 020	Vocational Nursing II	9
VN 020L	Vocational Nursing II Lab	7

Semester 4

Course Code	Title	Units
VN 030	Vocational Nursing III	5
VN 030L	Vocational Nursing III Lab	4