Vocational Nursing

Vocational Nursing

The program focuses on the implementation of the nursing process and promotes critical thinking to make clinical judgments to provide quality, safe, patient-centered care. Clinical experiences across the lifespan and in a variety of healthcare settings. Upon completion of the VN program, the graduate is eligible for the National Licensing Examination (NCLEX-PN) for licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State of California

Students interested in the Vocational Nursing program have two different academic pathways(CERTIFICATE, ASSOCIATE DEGREE) available depending on the eligibility of the applicant.

Applicant for Vocational Nursing Program 

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

• Provide quality, safe, patient-centered nursing care using evidencebased practices.
• Function as a professional and competent entry level health care provider while assimilating all ethical and legal principles.
• Provide leadership in a variety of healthcare settings for diverse patient populations.
• Integrate caring relationships into nursing interventions that positively influence health outcomes and demonstrate sensitivity to the values of others.
• Participate in collaborative relationships through communication with members of the inter-professional healthcare team for the purpose of providing and improving patient care.
• Incorporate critical thinking principles using reasoning and adaptability to make sound clinical judgments necessary for the provision of quality patient care and continuous quality improvement.
• Employ technology to effectively communicate, manage knowledge, prevent errors, and support decision-making.

VN Certificate Pathway

VN Associates Degree Pathway

Associate of Science Degree

The Associate of Science Degree in Vocational Nursing will be awarded upon completion of the degree requirements, including general education and other graduation requirements as described in the college catalog.