Nursing, Vocational (NVN)

NVN 010  Fundamentals for the Vocational Nurse   Units: 16

This foundational course introduces students to the core principles of vocational nursing, including basic nursing care, communication skills, and clinical reasoning. Emphasis is placed on holistic client-centered care, communication, professionalism, safety, and evidence-based practice. Students will learn fundamental nursing skills and apply theoretical knowledge in laboratory and clinical settings, developing essential psychomotor skills and beginning clinical reasoning. A materials fee of $125.00-$150.00 is required for this course. Limitation on Enrollment: Acceptance to the Vocational Nursing Program.
Lecture Hours: 162         Lab Hours: 378          Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: HS-013 HS-062 HS-067 PSYC-C1000.
Advisory: ENGL-C1000 or ENGL-C1000E or college-level,composition or equivalent.
Limitation on enrollment: Acceptance into the registered nursing program
Transfer Status: None                 Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None          CalGETC: None

NVN 020  Care of the Client Experiencing Medical- Surgical Alterations   Units: 16

This course builds on foundational nursing skills, focusing on medical-surgical nursing care for adult patients. Students will also explore leadership, supervision of the vocational nurse, and role transition. Emphasis is placed on holistic client-centered care, communication, professionalism, safety, and evidence-based practice. Students will apply theoretical knowledge through hands-on practice in clinical settings, refining their nursing skills and gaining confidence in providing client-centered care. Prerequisite: NVN-010. Limitation on Enrollment: Acceptance into the Vocational Nursing Program.
Lecture Hours: 162         Lab Hours: 378          Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: NVN 010.
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: Acceptance into the registered nursing program
Transfer Status: None                 Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None          CalGETC: None

NVN 030  Vocational Nursing Care of Clients in Special Populations   Units: 7.5

This course focuses on nursing care for specialized populations, including obstetric, pediatric, and mental health patients. Students will learn essential skills to provide safe, patient-centered care across these diverse groups, with an emphasis on health promotion, developmental milestones, and managing mental health conditions. Emphasis is placed on holistic client-centered care, communication, professionalism, safety, and evidence-based practice. Clinical practice will reinforce theoretical knowledge, preparing students to address the unique needs of these populations and support holistic care throughout the lifespan. Prerequisite: NVN-020. Limitation on Enrollment: Acceptance to the Vocational Nursing Program
Lecture Hours: 72         Lab Hours: 198          Repeatable: No
Grading: Letter
Prerequisite: NVN-020.
Advisory: None
Limitation on enrollment: Acceptance into the registered nursing program
Transfer Status: None                 Degree Applicable: AA/AS
COD GE: None          CalGETC: None