Vocational Nursing - Mt. San Jacinto Community College District

Vocational Nursing from Mt. San Jacinto Community College District is a Campus Certificate Nursing Education degree that prepares you for a Nursing career. Professional Description A licensed vocational nurse (LVN) is a graduate of a school of nursing whose qualifications have been examined by a State Board of Nursing and has been legally authorized to practice as a licensed nurse. The LVN?s nursing role includes the performance for compensation of the following services under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Physician: promotion of preventative health measures; the act of safeguarding life and health; the administration of treatments or medications prescribed by a Physician or dentist utilizing the nursing process. The VN Program is accredited by the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technicians. Admission information is in the VN Program packet available in the Nursing and Allied Health office on the Menifee campus or in the Counseling office on either campus. Vocational Nursing Program Description There are two courses of study. Both are designed to prepare the student for State Board examinations and licensure and to promote successful entry into the field of medical/surgical nursing. 1) A three semester, full-time program requiring a five day a week time investment. 2) A four semester part-time program requiring a three to four day a week time investment. The patient-centered care concept is developed, based upon the nursing process, to meet the total needs of the patient. The program is planned to introduce concepts that a beginning student can comprehend and apply to patient care. New material is integrated following a simple to complex format. Patient care is viewed using a holistic approach, involving homeostatic maintenance of the individual as well as treatment and care of the illness. Distinct ive Features MSJC?s VN program has a dedicated faculty and staff that enjoys helping students succeed. Small classes allow individualized attention which partially explains our graduates? high degree of success on State Board examinations. Students experience multiple locations for clinical sites, which gives a comprehensive view of nursing and a variety of experience for the VN student. Sites include hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, doctor?s offices, clinics and day-care centers. The program is part of a career-ladder curriculum that can allow graduates who have completed all necessary prerequisites, to challenge the first year of the registered nursing program, and be eligible to enter into that program as a third semester RN student. Career Opportunities The promotion and growth opportunities make nursing an exciting and challenging career. Licensed Vocational Nurses find employment in the following areas: Hospitals * Registries * Skilled Nursing Facilities * Camps * Health Promotion Facilities * Clinics * Home Health Care * Schools * Doctors? Offices * Military * Government Agencies View more details on Mt. San Jacinto Community College District . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Nursing Education courses.