Nursing - Vocational Certificate

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Overview

Department Title

Program Description

Vocational Nurse Training - A program that prepares individuals to assist in providing general nursing care under the direction of a registered nurse, physician or dentist. Includes instruction in taking patient vital signs, applying sterile dressings, patient health education, and assistance with examinations and treatment.

Degree

Certificate Level 1

CIP Code

51.3901

Program Requirements

First Semester

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
VNSG 1320	Anatomy and Physiology for Health Science	3
VNSG 1360	Clinical I	3
VNSG 1400	Nursing in Health and Illness I	4
VNSG 1423	Basic Nursing Skills	4
VNSG 1116	Nutrition	1
VNSG 1122	Vocational Nursing Concepts	1
VNSG 1115	Disease Control and Prevention	1
Sub-Total Credits		17

Second Semester

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
VNSG 1136	Mental Health	1
VNSG 1361	Clinical II	3
VNSG 1509	Nursing in Health and Illness II	5
VNSG 1230	Maternal-Neonatal Nursing	2
VNSG 1234	Pediatrics	2
VNSG 2331	Advanced Nursing Skills	3
Sub-Total Credits		16

Third Semester

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
VNSG 1119	Leadership and Professional Development	1
VNSG 1362	Clinical III	3
VNSG 2510	Nursing in Health and Illness III	5
Sub-Total Credits		9

Total Credits: 42

Note: Students who satisfy the requirements of this program are issued a certificate of completion and may become eligible to apply to take the NCLEX-PN exam for licensure.