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 training 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 quarter credit hour, standard term format consisting of four consecutive quarters. The program utilizes an integrated, sequential curriculum presented in theory, "hands on" practical lab and clinical experience formats. 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:
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| Term I |
19 |
| Term II |
19 |
| Term III |
21 |
| Term IV |
19 |
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| FULL TIME PROGRAM: |
| Quarter Credits: 78 Credits |
Total Clock Hours: 1,586 hours (52 weeks) |
| Program Schedule: 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday Friday (*) |
| Class Size: |
Theory: 1 - 72 students
Lab: 15 students per instructor
Clinical: 15 students per instructor |
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| PART TIME PROGRAM: |
| Quarter Credits: 78 Credits |
Total Clock Hours: 1,586 hours (82weeks) |
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Scheduled days and hours of attendance vary with each Term and may include both Saturday and Sunday classes. (*) |
| Class Size: |
Theory: 1 - 72 students
Lab: 15 students per instructor
Clinical: 15 students per instructor
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(*) Scheduled days and hours of attendance at clinical and theory may vary with each Term based upon clinical patient census. A basic schedule information page is available from the Admissions Department.
PROGRAM BREAKDOWN:
| COURSE |
LECTURE HRS. |
LAB HRS. |
CLINICAL HRS. |
TOTAL HRS. |
TOTAL CREDITS |
| TERM I |
186 |
102 |
96 |
384 |
19 |
| TERM II |
173 |
0 |
216 |
389 |
19 |
| TERM III |
151 |
0 |
269 |
420 |
21 |
| TERM IV |
129 |
0 |
264 |
393 |
19 |
| TOTAL |
639 |
102 |
845 |
1,586 |
78 |
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Term I
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.
Term II
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.
Term III
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.
Term IV
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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