Program Summary

LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSING - Certificate of Achievement

The Licensed Vocational Nursing 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-VN).  Preceptorship experience is part of the training. Adherence to Cuesta College LVN student policies is required for progress within and graduation from the program and satisfaction of eligibility to the vocational nurse licensure examination.

Career Opportunities
Correctional Facilities, Home Health, Long Term Care Facilities, Medical Offices, Schools, Transitional Care Facilities
Required Courses (48.5 credits)
Units: 48.5
Adherence to Cuesta College LVN student policies is required for progress within and graduation from the program and satisfaction of eligibility to the vocational nurse licensure examination. All courses must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” to progress. Conviction of a felony or of any offense substantially related to the qualifications, functions and duties of a LVN may constitute grounds for denial of licensure.
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 102AL
SKILLS LAB II: MATERNAL/NEWBORN, PEDIATRICS, CHRONIC DISEASE
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% will at least be at the level of "adequate" b. Preceptorship Evaluation--Benchmark 75% c. Employer Survey (1 yr out)--"Communication" benchmark 75% will at least be at the level of "adequate" d. Alumni Survey (1 yr out)--"Communication" benchmark 75% will at least be at the level of "adequate"
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)
a. NCLEX results Meet BVNPT benchmark @ 80% b. Preceptor evaluation benchmark 75% c. Program Student Surveys “Critical Thinking”-“I am able to integrate…”80% will at least be at the level of "adequate" d. Alumni Surveys “Critical Thinking”-“I am able to integrate…”75% will at least be at the level of "adequate"
Practice safely and ethically within LVN scope of practice while providing patient care and working with the health care team.
a. NCLEX results b. Preceptor Evaluation Benchmark 75% c. Program Student survey—“Implementation of care and Ethical…” “I am able to practice…” 80 % will at least be at the level of "adequate" d. Employer Surveys “Implementation of care and Ethical…” “able to practice…” 75 % will at least be at the level of "adequate" e. Alumni Surveys “Implementation of care and Ethical…” “able to practice…” 75 % will at least be at the level of "adequate"
Demonstrate basic leadership in nursing practice.
a. Program Student Survey “Ethical/Legal/Leadership…” “ 80 % will at least be at the level of "adequate" b. Preceptor Evaluation Benchmark 75% c. Employer Surveys--“Ethical/Legal/Leadership“ 75 % will at least be at the level of "adequate" d. Alumni Surveys--“Ethical/Legal/Leadership 75 % will at least be at the level of "adequate"
Apply age appropriate concepts and cultural awareness in nursing practice
a. NCLEX results b. Preceptor Evaluation Benchmark 75% c. Program Student Survey-- “Sensitivity to Diversity“ 80 % will at least be at the level of "adequate" d. Employer Surveys--“Sensitivity to Diversity“ 75% will at least be at the level of "adequate" e. Alumni Surveys--“Sensitivity to Diversity“ 75 % will at least be at the level of "adequate"