Vocational Nursing AS Degree

Vocational Nursing Degree

• Health Occupations Dept
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Associate in Science in Vocational Nursing

The licensed vocational nurse is a member of the health care team and works under the direction of a registered nurse or physician. Students who desire to earn an Associate in Science in Vocational Nursing must complete the college graduation requirements.

Classroom theory consists of 10 to 12 hours per week. Approximately 16 hours per week are spent in clinical experiences and three hours per week in clinical simulation. Students must achieve a score of 75% or higher in all core courses and a C or better in all other courses in the program.

Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to apply for the national licensing examination (NCLEX-PN).

Enrollment is limited. Students may obtain information from the Mission College website, under the Nursing/Health Occupations link, for information-session dates, application process, required courses, and recommended courses prior to entry into the program.

Students are encouraged to make an appointment with a counselor for additional information and clarification. There is no recency requirement for required courses; however, you are held strictly accountable for knowledge of their content.

It is highly recommend that you refresh your knowledge of these subjects if you took them more than five years ago.

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Program Learning Outcomes

• Students will use the language of the profession of nursing to communicate appropriately using verbal, written and technological methods.
• Students will critically analyze relevant information in the utilization of the nursing process, applying principles of evidence-based practice as needed.
• Students will demonstrate personal and professional growth.
• Students will successfully complete all requirements for eligibility to apply for the Psychiatric Technician licensure and pass the national examination.

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Meet the Following Requirements

1. Completion of 60 degree applicable units with an overall GPA of 2.0.
2. Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in the major with a grade of C (or P) or better.
3. Completion of the AS Graduation Requirements, CSU GE-B or IGETC.

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Required Prerequisite Coursework & Certification

Students must provide proof of current California Nursing Assistant certification and BLS-CPR certification. Students must have completed ENG 908 or the equivalent, or be eligible for ENG 001A, prior to enrolling in the program.

It is recommend that HOC 028, NTR 040/NTR 015, PSY 001 and PSY 012 are completed prior to starting the program.

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Major Requirements for the Vocational Nursing Degree

Admission to the program is required prior to enrollment in these courses. Students are strongly encouraged to complete all General Education requirements for the Associate's degree prior to beginning the required courses for the VN program.

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Semester 1 (18.0 Units)

Students can take an honors or non-honors psychology (PSY) class.

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Semester 2 (15.5 Units)

Students can take either nutrition class (NTR)

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Semester 3 (17.0 Units)

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