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The students enrolled in the VN program will be trained in the following areas:
· Nursing Fundamentals
· Surgical Nursing
· Reproductive Systems
· Pediatric Nursing/Growth and Development
Program Objectives:
The Vocational Nursing Program will prepare the student as an entry-level health care provider who is responsible for rendering basic nursing care. The Program provides theory, technical skills, pharmacology, and off-site clinical nursing experience.
The student must attend and successfully pass all four (4) modules in order to meet graduation requirements:
TERM ONE:
This quarter is designed to provide the students with an orientation to the school and introduce them to the role of the student nurse within the Nursing Profession. An introduction to basic fundamental skills, such as physical assessment, reading vital signs, and procedural documentation. All skills will be practiced within a laboratory. Students will also be receiving instruction on basic Anatomy/Physiology, Nutrition and Pharmacology.
The nursing student continues to build upon the basics that were taught in Nursing Fundamentals. Students will take the principals of anatomy and physiology and relate those to the application of Nutrition and Health on the human body. Students will also gain insight to Administration & Principles of Therapeutic Agents, based on the instruction to Pharmacology from the previous quarter. Students will begin to apply the nursing process of adult & geriatric care related to genitourinary, digestive tract, endocrine conditions and dermatological conditions within a laboratory setting.
TERM THREE:
This quarter introduces nursing students to the concepts of anatomy and physiology, assessment and management of female reproductive disorders. Nursing, basic Pediatric Nursing Care, Infectious diseases, Neurological disorders and Mental Health issues. All nursing skills will be practiced in an on-campus skills lab and clinical externship.
The final quarter finalizes the Nursing cognitive and technical skills for education in Medical Surgical, Gerontology, Infectious Disease, Musculoskeletal function, Special procedures as well as the application of the principles of Pharmacology, This quarter introduces the student to Pediatric Care and Childhood Growth and Development, including Childhood Diseases. This quarter will include a review of the application of Vocational Nursing skills acquired throughout the program.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE:
· Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday = 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
· Saturday and Sunday = 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
· High school diploma or GED
· Pass the Wonderlic Examination
· Complete a written Entrance Essay
· Complete an interview with the Nursing Director
· Pass a background check
TUITION:
Call for details! Many options for financial aid and loans are available
to those who qualify.
For more information, please come in or call (310) 289-5123 and make an
appointment at your earliest convenience.
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