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Vocational Nursing
Certificate and A.S. Degree programs offered in Sacramento and San Leandro
 
Vocational Nursing The purpose of the Vocational Nursing degree and certificate programs is to prepare an entry-level vocational nurse competent to practice under the guidance of a registered nurse or licensed physician/dentist in a variety of structured institutional and community settings. The program develops a nurse who is able to provide nursing care for clients who are experiencing common, well-defined health problems. It provides a foundation for continued acquisition and utilization of knowledge necessary for success of the student as a vocational nurse and as an individual. Employment opportunities for graduates include positions in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, doctor's offices, clinics, correctional facilities, and home health agencies.

Program Objectives

  1. To provide a theoretical and practical foundation for the implementation of the nursing process.
  2. To provide an environment conducive to collaboration with the client and the health care system.
  3. To provide an environment conducive to the development of professional role behavior.
  4. To prepare the student to work effectively as an entry-level licensed vocational nurse.
  5. To prepare the student for employment in the health care field emphasizing the need for maturity, responsibility, and professionalism.
  6. To prepare the student to take the NCLEX-PN examination.
The Vocational Nursing program is approved and accredited by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.

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