Nursing-Vocational Nursing - AS.NVN
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The Hartnell College Vocational Nursing (VN) Program is a defined group of prerequisite, general education, and required major courses in a 24-month program of study consisting of classroom, high-fidelity simulation, nursing skills laboratory, and clinical experiences. Licensed vocational nurses perform essential nursing services under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician. Upon successful completion of program requirements, graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). After passing, graduates may practice as vocational nurses in a variety of settings, including but not limited to community agencies, medical offices, hospitals, and long-term care facilities. The Hartnell College VN Program is fully approved by the California Board of Vocational Nurses and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT) and is the first vocational nursing program in California to earn national accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
Degree
AS - Associate in Science
Program Goal
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Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
Outcome
articulate the role of the vocational nurse as a member of the health care team, committed to provide safe, quality care for diverse persons and their families.
Outcome
provide rationale for judgments used in the provision of safe, quality care and for decisions that promote the health of persons.
Outcome
promote the human dignity, integrity, self-determination, and personal growth of persons, oneself, and members of the health care team.
Outcome
achieve quality care through effective communication, mutual respect, and shared decision making with the health care team.
Outcome
question the basis for nursing actions, considering research, evidence, tradition and personal preferences.