The LVN program, approved by the California Board of Vocational Nursing
and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT), is a year-long program that starts in spring
and
ends in fall. The program is specifically designed to provide the certified nurse
assistant (CNA) with career advancement opportunities. It is part of the "ladder"
programs toward registered nursing. Eligibility requirements to apply for the LVN
program include completion of the program prerequisites with a "C" or better and
current
CNA certification. The prerequisite courses are BIOL 124 (Human Anatomy), BIOL
125
(Human Physiology), ENGL 101 (Freshman Comp: Exposition), MATH 331 (Algebra 2),
and NURS
310 (Pharmacology). The student must be accepted into the LVN program to be able
to
enroll in NURS 310 (Pharmacology). The student has the option to receive a certificate
of achievement and/or an associate degree. The student must complete the graduation
requirements to obtain an associate degree. The graduate of the LVN program is
eligible
to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN).
The
LVN will have career opportunities that include, but are not limited to, clinical
practice in health clinics, hospitals, long-term care, school systems, home health,
prison and corrections systems, insurance positions, etc.
The graduate of the Certificate of Achievement in Nursing: Licensed Vocational Nursing will:
Practice nursing that is patient-centered, caring, culturally sensitive and based on the physiological, psychosocial and spiritual needs of patients.
Serve as a member of the interprofessional healthcare team to promote continuity of patient care.
Promote quality improvement by contributing to the implementation of care-related plans to improve healthcare services.
Use best practice resources and current evidence as a basis for nursing practice.
Provide a safe environment for patients, self, and others.
Use information technology in the provision of patient care.
Practice nursing in a professional, ethical, and legal manner.
Program Requirements
A major of 47 units is required for the certificate.
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