Program Summary

LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSING - Associate in Science

The Licensed Vocational Nursing Degree Program (LVN) prepares students for entry-level vocational nursing positions in a variety of healthcare settings. LVNs provide hands-on care under the supervision of a physician or registered nurse, for the sick, injured, convalescent, and disabled. Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible to take the National Vocational Nursing Licensure examination (NCLEX-PN).

Career Opportunities
Correctional facilities, Home health, Long-Term Care facilities, Medical offices, Schools, and Transitional Care facilities
Required Courses (48.5 credits)
Units: 48.5
LVN 101
THEORY I: FUNDAMENTALS, PERIOPERATIVE AND ACUTE ADULT
7.0
LVN 101A
SKILLS THEORY I: ADULT, PERIOPERATIVE, AND MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
7.0
LVN 101AL
SKILLS LAB I: BASIC CARE, ADULT, PERIOPERATIVE, MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
2.0
LVN 101B
CLINICAL I: MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION, BASIC CARE
4.5
LVN 102
THEORY II: MATERNAL/NEWBORN, PEDIATRICS, CHRONIC DISEASE
7.0
LVN 102A
SKILLS THEORY II: MATERNAL/NEWBORN, PEDIATRICS, CHRONIC DISEASE
7.0
LVN 102AL
SKILLS LAB II: MATERNAL/NEWBORN, PEDIATRICS, CHRONIC DISEASE
2.0
LVN 102B
CLINICAL II: ADULT ACUTE, MOTHER/BABY, PEDIATRIC CARE
4.5
LVN 103
THEORY III: COMMUNITY AND MENTAL HEALTH NURSING & LEADERSHIP
2.0
LVN 103A
SKILLS THEORY III: COMMUNITY AND MENTAL HEALTH NURSING & LEADERSHIP
2.0
LVN 103B
CLINICAL III: MENTAL HEALTH, TEAM LEADING & PRECEPTORSHIP
3.5
Total: 48.5
Program Outcomes
Demonstrate effective therapeutic and professional communication with patients and the health care team.
a. Program Student Survey--"Communication" Benchmark 80% b. Employer Survey (1 yr out)--"Communication" benchmark 75% " d. Alumni Survey (1 yr out)--"Communication" benchmark 75%
Integrate knowledge and skills gained from nursing sciences with clinical practice in meeting the complex needs of diverse groups of patients safely in multiple health care settings (long term care, outpatient practice, forensic setting) Assessment
a. NCLEX results with a benchmark @ 80% b. Program Student Surveys “Critical Thinking”-“I am able to integrate...”80% d. Alumni Surveys “Critical Thinking”-“I am able to integrate...”75%
Practice safely and ethically within LVN scope of practice while providing patient care and working with the health care team.
a. NCLEX results b. Program Student survey—“Implementation of care and Ethical...” “I am able to practice...” 80 % c. Employer Surveys “Implementation of care and Ethical...” “able to practice...” 75 % d. Alumni Surveys “Implementation of care and Ethical...” “able to practice...” 75 %
Demonstrate basic leadership in nursing practice.
a. Program Student Survey “Ethical/Legal/Leadership...” “ 80 % b. Employer Surveys--“Ethical/Legal/Leadership“ 75 % c. Alumni Surveys--“Ethical/Legal/Leadership 75 %
Apply age appropriate concepts and cultural awareness in nursing practice
a. NCLEX results b. Program Student Survey-- “Sensitivity to Diversity“ 80 % c. Employer Surveys--“Sensitivity to Diversity“ 75% d. Alumni Surveys--“Sensitivity to Diversity“ 75 %