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LVN NURSING SCHOOL
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE:
The LVN program is designed to provide the student with the basic knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of a Licensed Vocational Nurse (DOT code: 079.347-014) in a health care environment. The program is approved by the BVNPT as an accredited program, the completion of which meets the minimum requirements set forth as necessary for application to take the Vocational Nurse License examination. The program is presented in a 1/4 credit hour, standard term format consisting of four consecutive quarters. The program presents instruction in: anatomy & physiology, nutrition, psychology, normal growth and development, nursing fundamentals, nursing process, communication, patient education, pharmacology, medical-surgical nursing, communicable diseases, gerontological nursing, rehabilitation nursing, pediatric nursing, leadership and supervision.
REQUIRED COURSES:
TOTAL CREDITS - FULL TIME
78 Quarter Credits
(1,586 Clock Hours - 52 Weeks)
(1,586 Clock Hours - 52 Weeks)
TOTAL WEEKS IN PROGRAM
52 Weeks
TOTAL CREDITS - PART TIME
78 Quarter Credits
(1,586 Clock Hours - 82 Weeks)
(1,586 Clock Hours - 82 Weeks)
TOTAL WEEKS IN PROGRAM
82 Weeks
EXPLORE:
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Term I
Lecture Hours: 186
Lab Hours: 102
Clinical Hours: 96
Total Hours: 384
Total Credits: 19
The student will understand the basic principals of Orem's Self-Care Model for Nursing, basic fundamentals in nursing skills and concepts of patient care, as well as Anatomy & Physiology, Nutrition and Pharmacology related to the nursing profession.
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for today's student.
Term II
Lecture Hours: 173
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 216
Total Hours: 389
Total Credits: 19
The student will develop the theoretical and clinical experience required to perform nursing functions in the fields of Medical Surgical Nursing, Obstetrical, Pediatric, Home Health, Emergency Room and Hospice Care. The student will also be provided with anatomy & physiology of each body system as well as knowledge of common disorders, diagnostic tests, medical management, pathophysiology, nutritional, pharmaceutical and psychosocial needs of patients.
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Term III
Lecture Hours: 151
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 269
Total Hours: 420
Total Credits: 21
The student will develop an understanding of the nursing process to identify patient care with an emphasis on the responsibilities of the nurse in caring for clients with self-care needs, limitations and health deviations.
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Term IV
Lecture Hours: 129
Lab Hours: 0
Clinical Hours: 264
Total Hours: 393
Total Credits: 19
The student will develop the theoretical and clinical knowledge surrounding the role of a nurse in the natural process of death and dying including the concept of long term and hospice care. The vocational development portion of the program will provide the student with team leading and management skills and the roles and responsibilities of the vocational nurse as a member of the entire health care team.
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CHOOSE A CAMPUS
Anaheim Campus / Colton Campus
Course Schedule: Anaheim
Full Time Program Schedule:
8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday Friday (*)
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Class Size:
Theory: 1 - 72
Students Lab: 15 students per instructor Clinical: 15 students per
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Part Time Program Schedule:
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Scheduled days and hours of attendance vary with each Term and may include both Saturday and Sunday classes. (*)
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Class Size:
Theory: 1 - 72
Students Lab: 15 students per instructor Clinical: 15 students per
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Course Schedule: Colton
Full Time Program Schedule:
8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday Friday (*)
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Class Size:
Theory: 1 - 72
Students Lab: 15 students per instructor Clinical: 15 students per
instructor
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Part Time Program Schedule:
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Scheduled days and hours of attendance vary with each Term and may include both Saturday and Sunday classes. (*)
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Class Size:
Theory: 1 - 72
Students Lab: 15 students per instructor Clinical: 15 students per
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