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    Vocational Nursing

    The Vocational Nursing Program prepares students for entry-level vocational nursing licensure and competent practice. After completion, students will be able to synthesize theories and principles necessary for licensure as a vocational nurse and develop critical thinking skills in preparation for their first job in vocational nursing.

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    VOCATIONAL NURSING – Program Brochure

    Accreditation Statement

    The Vocational Nursing Program at LBCC is accredited by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT), 2535 Capitol Oaks Dr., Ste. 205, Sacramento, CA, 95833, 916-263-7800.

    Our Accreditation status with the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians can be confirmed by viewing our certificate of accreditation and June 5, 2017 BVNPT letter of accreditation. The college’s accreditation status is confirmed through May 2021.

    BVNPT Certificate of Accreditation

    BVNPT LBCC Accreditation Statement

    CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

    Start your career as a professional and/or specialist in the area below!

    • Home Health Aids
    • Nursing Assistants
    • Licensed Practical & Licensed Vocational Nurse
       

    RequirementsDegree OptionsCourse OfferingsCourse Info

    Requirements

    STEP 1: Apply to Long Beach City College

    Step 2: Attend the Information Meeting

    Step 3: Meet Application requirements

    Step 4: Complete the Nursing Application

    Step 5: Obtain Clinical Requirements

    Step 6: Complete a Background Check

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    NURSING: VOCATIONAL/PRACTICAL
    Curriculum Guide for Academic Year 2018-2019
    Table of Contents
    Program Admissions Requirements, p. 1
    Prerequisite Courses, p. 2
    Associate in Science Degree, p. 2
    Certificate of Achievement, p. 3
    Recommended, but not required, classes, p. 3
    Certificate of Accomplishment, p. 4
    Nursing Assistant Certificate, p. 4
    Health Aide Certificate, p. 4
    Career Opportunities, p. 4
    Additional Program Information, p. 4
    Legend, p. 5
    Students planning to transfer to a four-year college or university should refer to the ASSIST web site at www.assist.org and
    consult a counselor before beginning a program of study. Please call 562-938-4561 for the LAC, or 562-938-3920 for PCC to
    schedule a meeting with a counselor. Students may also wish to visit the Transfer Center on either campus.
    Program Admissions Requirements

    1. CNA Certificate: a current, valid State of California Nurse Assistant Certificate (C.N.A). Completion of VN 215 plus state
      competency examination and certificate fulfills this requirement.
    2. Reading Proficiency: Meet the current college graduation reading proficiency requirements. In order to do so, please
      contact the Liberal Arts counseling department at (562) 938-4049, or the Pacific Coast campus counseling department
      at (562) 938-3920 to schedule the LBCC Assessment test(s) and for a group meeting with a counselor. Completion of
      Read 82 or 83 with a “C” or higher or the Assessment test indicating Reading Met, or a Bachelor’s degree or higher
      from an accredited college (Equivalency must be approved by the LBCC English Department). *Starting Fall 2014
      Application Period –Completion of English 105 is required.
    3. Math Proficiency: Qualify for Math 110 through the LBCC Assessment tests; or complete Math 815 or higher with a
      grade of “C” or better. If math classes were taken at another college, meet with a counselor to initiate an evaluation of
      the course for equivalency.
    4. Writing Proficiency: Met for graduation: Qualification for English 1 or completion of English 105.
    5. High School: Proof of high school graduation (12 years) is required. Official transcripts from a USA high school, or
      official General Educational Development (GED) certificate, All foreign transcripts must be evaluated by ACEI
      translation service.
    6. Life Science: BIOLOGY 60 Completed within five (5) years of the application deadline. ANATOMY 1 (Human Anatomy)
      and PHYSIOLOGY 1 (Human Physiology) will be accepted. Life Science Department Chair must approve any
      equivalency.
    7. Grade Point Average: If previous college work has been completed, a GPA of 2.0 in pre-requisite courses must be
      achieved.
    8. Information Meeting: Applicants should attend an information meeting prior to submitting an application.
      Meetings are posted on the VN webpage and in the Nursing and Allied Health building.
    9. Prerequisite Courses: All prerequisite courses must be completed prior to entering the program. Application dates are
      posted on the VN website and in the Nursing and Allied Health office. Prerequisites must be completed within the
      previous five years.
    10. Background Check: Vocational nursing students must obtain a clear criminal background check prior to the first day of
      clinical experience. Vocational nursing graduates send fingerprints with the application for licensure.
    11. A social security card is required by the California Board of Nursing in order to take the NCLEX. In addition, a social
      security card is required by some clinical agencies. Inability to provide proof of social security card may jeopardize a
      student from completing clinical requirements.
      Program Information
    12. Applications, along with all required documents, must be submitted during the Application period, to the office staff of the
      School of Health and Science. Selection for admission to the next beginning class will be by lottery. If more students apply
      than can be accepted, selection will be based upon the student’s science GPA.
    13. We offer a full-time 2 ½ semester (or 45 weeks) program.The program admits students twice a year, the second eight
      weeks of Fall and Spring semester.
    14. While waiting for the program to start, the student should take any of the following courses to strengthen reading, language
      or mathematics skills. To prepare for a nursing career: AH 60 (Medical Terminology), BIO 60 Lab (Human Biology Lab),
      CDECE 47 (Human Development), COUNS 1 (Orientation for College Success), LEARN 11 (Learning and Academic

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    Strategies), MATH 110 (First Course in Algebra), PSYCH 1 (Introduction to Psychology), and SOCIO 1 (Introduction to
    Sociology), KINPP 23 (First Aid & Safety Education) and ENGL 1 (Reading & Composition).

    1. For questions about any of the above, telephone the School of Nursing at (562) 938-4169 and (562) 938-4166 Monday
      through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., or Friday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or visit the Vocation Nursing web page.
      Prerequisite Courses
      Complete the following required courses with a minimum grade of “C” or better in each.
      COURSE
      NUMBER COURSE TITLE THEORY
      HOURS
      LAB
      HOURS UNITS In
      Progress
      Completed
      Grade
      BIO 60 Human Biology 1 72 — 4
      VN 220 Transition to Vocational Nursing 72 54 4
      VN 225 or
      ADN 225
      Pharmacology 54 0 3
      ^ VN 215
      OR Fundamentals of Nursing 63 135 0-6
      Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate issued by the State of California. Contact Nursing Dept.
      TOTAL UNITS 11 – 17
      Program of study leading to:
      Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree
      Complete the following required courses with a minimum grade of “C” or better in each course.
      COURSES DURING VOCATIONAL/PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM
      Complete the following required courses with a minimum grade of “C” or better in each course.
      REQUIRED COURSES
      The sequence of the second and third module varies, depending upon time of entry. Modules are eight weeks in duration.
      USUAL
      SEQUENCE
      COURSE
      NUMBER COURSE TITLE THEORY
      HOURS
      LAB
      HOURS UNITS In
      Progress
      Completed
      Grade
      †
      8 Weeks
      °VN 240 Mental Health Nursing ° 54 0 3.0
      † VN 230 Common Health Deviations 1 54 0 3.0
      † VN 230L Common Health Deviations 1 Lab 0 189 3.5
      †
      8 Weeks VN 235 Common Health Deviations 2 54 0 3.0
      † VN 235L Common Health Deviations 2 Lab 0 189 3.5
      †
      8 Weeks
      (Summer**)
      VN 245 Maternal/Infant Nursing 36 0 2.0
      † VN 245L Maternal/Infant Nursing Lab 0 54 1.0
      † VN 250 Nursing Care of Children 36 0 2.0
      † VN 250P Nursing Care of Children
      Practicum
      0 54 1.0
      †
      8 Weeks VN 255 Common Health Deviations 3 54 0 3.0
      † VN 255L Common Health Deviations 3 Lab 0 189 3.5
      †
      8 Weeks
      VN 260 Roles and Responsibilities 27 0 1.5
      † VN 265 Common Health Deviation 4 54 0 3.0
      † VN 265L Common Health Deviation 4 Lab 0 162 3.0
      TOTAL THEORY HOURS: 612 HOURS
      TOTAL LABORATORY HOURS: 1,026 HOURS
      TOTAL COLLEGE UNITS: 47 – 53
      For graduation with an Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree with a major in Nursing: Vocational:
    2. Minimum Unit Requirements: §Any course that appears on a curriculum guide and the General Education Pattern (Plan
      A) may fulfill both major and general education requirements (Approved by College Curriculum Committee Spring 2012).
      For this degree, complete a minimum of 60 units in courses numbered 1-599. Please note that additional elective units
      may be required to meet this minimum based upon courses selected to fulfill General Education for the Associate
      Degree.
      Nursing: Vocational Major: 47-53 units
      General Education/A.S. § 19 units

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    Associate Degree requirements continued from the previous page:

    1. Scholarship: Maintain an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 (“C” average) based on all accredited college work
      applied to the degree, no matter where completed. For this field of concentration, complete each course above with a
      grade of “C” or better, or “P” if course is graded on a P/NP basis.
    2. Residence for the Degree: Complete at least 12 semester units of the required 60 semester units in residence at Long
      Beach City College in order for the college to grant an Associate of Arts and/or an Associate of Science Degree.
    3. Field of Concentration: 12 units in this field of concentration, including Roles and Responsibilities, must be completed
      in residence. This is an exception to the college’s residency policy due to this program’s governance by the State Board
      of Vocational Nursing. Under this Board’s policy directive (Title 16, Section 2535) it is bound to only require this minimum
      residency requirement.
    4. General Education and Proficiency Requirements: Complete the required A.A./A.S. General Education and
      Proficiency requirements*, otherwise known as “Plan A”. For Plan A requirements, refer to the general catalog or view it
      online at http://osca.lbcc.edu .
    5. Complete and submit the degree application form to the Admissions and Records office during your final semester of
      course work. These forms are available in the Admissions and Records office, or online at http://admissions.lbcc.edu/ .
      Refer to the Schedule of Classes (http://schedule.lbcc.edu) and click the “Important Dates” link to view the actual
      deadline for each semester.
      *The requirements for general education/proficiency and the field of concentration (major) need to be from the same catalog year.
      This catalog year may be any year between the year of initial enrollment to the present, provided continuous enrollment is
      maintained throughout. See the catalog for definition of “continuous enrollment”.
      Program of study leading to:
      Certificate of Achievement in Vocational/Practical Nursing
      REQUIRED COURSES—Complete the 47-53 units of required courses as listed in the Associate Degree requirements
      box on the first page.
      REQUIRED COURSES—Complete the 29 units
      REQUIRED COURSES
      In
      Progress Completed
      TOTAL UNITS 47-53
      For graduation with a Vocational/Practical Nursing Certificate of Achievement:
    6. Complete each of the REQUIRED COURSES listed above with a minimum grade of “C”, or better, or “P” if course is
      graded on a P/NP basis.
    7. Twelve units in this field of concentration, including Roles and Responsibilities, must be completed in residence. This is
      an exception to the college’s residency policy due to this program’s governance by the State Board of Vocational Nursing.
      Under this Board’s policy directive (Title 16, Section 2535) it is bound to only require this minimum residency requirement.
    8. Complete and submit the certificate application form to the Admissions and Records office during your final semester of
      course work. These forms are available in the Admissions and Records office, or online at http://admissions.lbcc.edu/ .
      Refer to the Schedule of Classes (http://schedule.lbcc.edu) and click the “Important Dates” link to view the actual deadline
      for each semester.
      For both the Associate in Science and the Certificate of Achievement, the following courses are recommended, BUT ARE
      NOT REQUIRED to earn either.
      UNITS
      ADN 810 Preparation for Nursing .5
      AH 60 Medical Terminology 3
      VN 222 Intravenous Therapy & Blood Withdrawal 1
      † AH 225
      VN216
      Basic Arrhythmic Recognition
      Home Health Aide Course
      .5
      1.5

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    Program of study leading to:
    Certificate of Accomplishment
    Certificate: Nursing Assistant Certificate 4630
    REQUIRED COURSES UNITS
    In
    Progress
    Completed
    Grade
    VN 215 Fundamentals of Nursing 6
    TOTAL UNITS 6
    Certificate: Health Aide Certificate 4631
    REQUIRED COURSES UNITS
    In
    Progress
    Completed
    Grade
    VN 216 Home Health Aide 1.5
    TOTAL UNITS 1.5
    For graduation with a Certificate of Accomplishment:

    1. Complete the above required courses with a minimum grade of “C”, or “P” if course is graded on a P/NP basis and a minimum
      grade point average of 2.0.
    2. Fifty percent (50%) or more of the required units must be completed in residence at LBCC. Complete and submit the certificate
      application form to the Admissions and Records office during your final semester of course work. These forms are available in the
      Admissions and Records office, or online at http://admissions.lbcc.edu.
      Career Opportunities
      Completion of the Vocational Nursing Program qualifies the student to take the national licensing examination for Vocational
      nurses (NCLEX-PN/VN). A Licensed Vocational Nurse (Practical Nurse in other states) is prepared for employment in
      ambulatory care settings (physician’s office, clinics); long term care (skilled nursing facilities, convalescent and residential care);
      rehabilitation facilities, acute care hospitals, psychiatric facilities, hospice, and in the home. A Licensed Vocational Nurse is
      qualified to apply to the Long Beach City College Associate Degree Nursing Program for the Career Ladder LVN-RN Program.
      Additional Program Information
      Estimated Expenses for the VN Program
      BASED ON 2014-2015 COSTS (Prerequisites Included)
      Books, course guides, & supplies $ 1,500 College Service Card $ 80
      Uniforms and accessories 500 Clinical Requirements 200
      Parking (Optional-3 terms) 100 Graduation Expenses 115
      Enrollments 2,430 Expenses for Licensure 500
      Health fee 75 TOTAL $5,000
      INFORMATION REGARDING NURSE ASSISTANT CERTIFICATION
      Completion of the prerequisite courses of VN 215 qualifies the successful student to apply to the State of California Department
      of Health Services Aide and Technician Unit for permission to take the required written and performance test for Certified Nurse
      Assistant. Teachers of the VN 215 course will assist students with the application process. No application fees are charged by
      the Aide and Technician Unit, but the applicant will have to pay a fee of $55.00 for a Livescan check. A fee of $90.00 is charged
      by the agencies that provide the written and performance testing.
      Students planning to enter the vocational nursing program must obtain the Certified Nurse Assistant status. Upon graduation
      from the vocational nursing program, licensing is delayed at least 3-6 months or longer, and most graduates need to find
      employment as Certified Nursing Assistants with the option of moving into Licensed Vocational Nurse category when the license
      is in hand.
      Program Mission and Outcomes
      Prepare students for entry-level vocational nursing licensure and competent practice.
      Outcomes:
      1.Synthesize theories and principles necessary for licensure as a vocational nurse.

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    2.Develop entry-level LVN job readiness skills and employment status 1 year post-graduation.
    Legend
    ^ Successful completion of VN 215 qualifies student to apply for permission to take written and performance test for Certified
    Nurse Assistant through the State of California Department of Health Services Aide and Technician Unit.
    ° Mental Health Nursing may be taken prior to entering the program, and is highly recommended.
    † These courses have a prerequisite; prerequisite courses must be completed with at least a “C” or “P“grade.

    The Vocational Nursing Program prepares students for entry-level vocational nursing licensure and competent practice. After completion, students will be able to synthesize theories and principles necessary for licensure as a vocational nurse and develop critical thinking skills in preparation for their first job in vocational nursing.

    Career Opportunities

    Completion of the Vocational Nursing Program qualifies the student to take the national licensing examination for Vocational nurses (NCLEX-PN/VN). A Licensed Vocational Nurse (Practical Nurse in other states) is prepared for employment in ambulatory care settings (physician’s office, clinics); long-term care (skilled nursing facilities, convalescent, and residential care); rehabilitation facilities, acute care hospitals, psychiatric facilities, hospice, and in the home. A Licensed Vocational Nurse is qualified to apply to the Long Beach City College Associate Degree Nursing Program for the Career Ladder LVN-RN Program.

    Accreditation Statement & Contact Info

    The Vocational Nursing Program at LBCC is accredited by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT), 2535 Capitol Oaks Dr., Ste. 205, Sacramento, CA, 95833, 916-263-7800.

    Our Accreditation status with the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians can be confirmed by viewing our certificate of accreditation and June 5, 2017 BVNPT letter of accreditation. The college’s accreditation status is confirmed through May 2021.

    BVNPT Certificate of Accreditation
    BVNPT LBCC Accreditation Statement

    VIEW COURSES & CURRICULUM

    Associate in Science (AS), Nursing – Vocational/Practical 

    Completion of the Vocational Nursing Program qualifies the student to take the national licensing examination for Vocational nurses (NCLEX-PN). A Licensed Vocational Nurse (Practical Nurse in all other states) is prepared for employment in ambulatory care settings (Physician’s office, clinics); long-term care (skilled nursing facilities, convalescent, and residential care); rehabilitation facilities, acute care hospitals, psychiatric facilities, hospice, and in the home. A Licensed Vocational Nurse is qualified to apply to the Long Beach City College Associate Degree Nursing Program for the Career Ladder LVN-RN Program. The associate degree also provides students with a broad-based education that prepares them for global citizenry. 

    Program Learning Outcomes: 
    • Synthesize theories and principles necessary for licensure as a vocational nurse. 
    • Develop entry-level LVN job readiness skills and employment status 1-year post graduation.

    Certificate of Achievement, Nursing – Vocational/Practical 

    Completion of the Vocational Nursing Program qualifies the student to take the national licensing examination for Vocational nurses (NCLEX-PN). A Licensed Vocational Nurse (Practical Nurse in all other states) is prepared for employment in ambulatory care settings (Physician’s office, clinics); long-term care (skilled nursing facilities, convalescent, and residential care); rehabilitation facilities, acute care hospitals, psychiatric facilities, hospice, and in the home. A Licensed Vocational Nurse is qualified to apply to the Long Beach City College Associate Degree Nursing Program for the Career Ladder LVN-RN Program. 

    Certificate of Accomplishment, Nursing Assistant  

    This certificate prepares students in basic-entry level fundamental nursing skill sets. Completion of course VN215 prepares students to test for the state competency examination for a Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.). 

    Certificate of Accomplishment, Home Health Aide

    Completion guarantees a state certificate as a Home Health Aide. Students must obtain their Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A.) before attending the VN215 course. 

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