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Nursing: Vocational/Practical

Program: Vocational Nursing

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Nursing: Vocational/Practical
Vocational Nursing Program

The Vocational Nursing Program prepares students for entry-level vocational nursing licensure and competent practice. After completion, students will be able to synthesize theories and principles necessary for licensure as a vocational nurse and develop critical thinking skills in preparation for their first job in vocational nursing.

VOCATIONAL NURSING - Program Brochure

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

The Vocational Nursing Program at LBCC is accredited by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT), 2535 Capitol Oaks Dr., Ste. 205, Sacramento, CA, 95833, 916-263-7800.

Our Accreditation status with the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians can be confirmed by viewing our certificate of accreditation and June 5, 2017 BVNPT letter of accreditation. The college’s accreditation status is confirmed through May 2025.

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DEGREES & CERTIFICATES

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COURSE OFFERINGS

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Course Name	Fall	Winter	Spring	Summer
VN 215 Fundamentals of Nursing
VN 216 Home Health Aide
VN 220 Transition to Vocational Nursing
VN 222 Intravenous Therapy & Blood Withdrawal
VN 225 Pharmacology
VN 230 Common Health Deviations 1
VN 230L Common Health Deviations 1 Lab
VN 235 Common Health Deviations 2
VN 235L Common Health Deviations 2 Lab
VN 240 Mental Health Nursing
VN 245 Maternal-Infant Nursing
VN 245L Maternal-Infant Nursing Lab
VN 250 Nursing Care of Children
VN 250P Nursing Care of Children Practicum
VN 255 Common Health Deviations 3
VN 255L Common Health Deviations 3 Lab
VN 260 Roles and Responsibilities
VN 265 Common Health Deviation-4
VN 265L Common Health Deviation-4 Lab

View Course Descriptions on LBCC College Catalog.

CAREER INFO

Start your career as a professional and/or specialist in the area below!

Home Health Aids
Nursing Assistants
Licensed Practical & Licensed Vocational Nurse

To explore potential jobs in this field of study, we strongly urge you to visit LBCC Career Center. Working with a career counselor, we will assess your strengths, skills, interests, and accomplishments to help you identify internship opportunities and career goals that match your educational and professional needs.

TUTORING

The Multidisciplinary Success Center has science specific tutors who provide individualized tutoring. Students can sign up for half an hour time slot.

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Marc Smith
Coordinator, Nursing & Allied Health

(562) 938-4199

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Julie McGill
Program Director & Department Head

(562) 938-4870

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Pod December 6, 2017

VN Application Info
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Vocational Nursing Application Process & Requirements

Step 1: Apply to Long Beach City College

Before you can apply to any of the Nursing programs, you must first apply for admission to Long Beach City College. Please take a look at our enrollment guides on the Get Started section for more information.

Step 2: Attend the Information Meeting

Students interested in enrolling in the Vocational Nursing program should attend one of the information meetings. Information meetings are mandatory and regularly held during the Fall and Spring semesters.

Information Meetings will be held on the following dates/times:

DATE	TIME
Wednesday, August 23	5:00PM
Wednesday, September 27	5:00PM
Wednesday, October 25	5:00PM
Wednesday, November 29	5:00PM
Please note: Meetings are subject to change and cancellations.

Please email Marc Smith at m4smith@lbcc.edu for the meeting link.

Step 3: Meet Application Requirements

Before applying to the Licensed Vocational Nursing Program, please make sure you meet the following prerequisites and admission requirements.

PREREQUISITES
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA or GED (Mandatory)
All applicants must provide a copy of a high school transcript, diploma or GED certificate. International transcripts must be evaluated by the Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute. We do not accept assessment test results from other schools. Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree or higher should see a Counselor regarding General Education requirements. For more information, please refer to the graduation proficiency requirements listed in Plan A under the General Education Patterns or speak with a Counselor.
MATH
Satisfying this proficiency may be achieved by any one of the following: Completion of Math 45 or higher with a grade of C or better at LBCC, or placement in Math 50 or higher. A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Equivalent courses taken at other colleges must be reviewed by Admissions & Records LBCC for approval.
READING
Satisfying this proficiency may be achieved by any one of the following: Completion of Reading Development (READ 82), Reading Improvement (READ 83), or Analytical Reading (READ84) with a grade of C or better at LBCC. A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university. Equivalent courses taken at other colleges must be reviewed by LBCC for approval.
WRITING
Satisfying this proficiency may be achieved by any one of the following: Completion of English 1 with a grade of C or better.

REQUIREMENTS
LIFE SCIENCES
One of the following options must be completed with a grade of C or better before admittance to the program: Human Biology 1 (BIO 60) A combination of Human Anatomy (ANAT 1) and Human Physiology (PHYS 1) Life Science courses must have a combined GPA of 2.0 or higher and be completed within five (5) years prior to the application deadline. Equivalent courses taken at other colleges must be reviewed by LBCC). If you would like to have your courses evaluated, please submit the Life Science Equivalency form to Marc Smith, Nursing & Allied Health Coordinator, via email at m4smith@lbcc.edu. You must include a copy of unofficial transcripts with your request.
CNA CERTIFICATE
Applicants must have a current valid Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate from the State of California.
PHARMACOLOGY
One of the following options must be completed with a grade of C or better before admittance to the program: Pharmacology (ADN 225) Pharmacology (VN 225)
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must complete the following courses with a grade of C or better before admittance to the program. Mental Health (VN 240) – This can be completed before submitting the application or the student must be enrolled in the course during the first semester of the program.

Step 4: Complete the Nursing Application

After satisfying all the application requirements in Step 3 for the VN program and all prerequisite coursework is complete, the student must submit the VN Application.

Applications will be accepted for entry to the LVN program for Spring 2024 from October 2 – 5, 2023 in Building C, Room C-100. (View map)

Applicants must submit their application in person and show ID. No application will be accepted if submitted by anyone other than the applicant.

Step 5: Obtain Clinical Requirements

If accepted into the VN program, the student will be notified via email and should begin the process of obtaining the clinical requirements needed for entry.

Purchase the Medical Document Manager package from Castlebranch, Inc. by placing an order and entering the code LB67im in the form field.
Follow the instructions and fill out the necessary information to complete your order.

Step 6: Complete a Background Check

All incoming students must have cleared a background check within the last 18 months from the program start date through Castlebranch, Inc. You can purchase a background check by placing an order and entering the code LB67 in the form field.

Pod May 17, 2017

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Program: Vocational Nursing

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

DEGREES & CERTIFICATES

Associate in Science (AS), Nursing: Vocational/Practical

Certificate of Achievement (ACH), Nursing: Vocational/Practical

Certificate of Accomplishment (ACC), Home Health Aide

Certificate of Accomplishment (ACC), Nursing Assistant

COURSE OFFERINGS

View Course Descriptions on LBCC College Catalog.

CAREER INFO

TUTORING

Vocational Nursing Application Process & Requirements

Step 1: Apply to Long Beach City College

Step 2: Attend the Information Meeting

Please note: Meetings are subject to change and cancellations.

Step 3: Meet Application Requirements

Step 4: Complete the Nursing Application

Step 5: Obtain Clinical Requirements

Step 6: Complete a Background Check

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