Vocational Nursing

Vocational Nursing Associate in Science Degree (60 units total, 45.5 units in the major): This course of study is an intensive program totaling 1,662 hours approved by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians. The hours include anatomy and physiology, psychology, certified nurse aide (CNA), nursing theory, and supervised clinical nursing experiences. Concepts integrated throughout the first semester of the program include: fundamentals of nursing, geriatrics, nutrition, and pharmacology. Nursing care of clients with various adult medical-surgical conditions is integrated throughout three semesters of the program. Course content also includes concepts of growth and development, normal obstetrics and pediatrics. After successful completion of the program, the student is eligible to take the licensure examination provided by the National Council of State Board of Nursing (NCLEX-PN).

All prerequisites must be successfully completed with a grade of "C" or better before entering the program. Students must also possess a current CNA certificate.

For information regarding the process of application and admission in the program, interested students should contact the Counseling Center or the Director of Vocational Nursing Program.

This degree is not specifically designed for transfer. Courses required for the associate degree major at Cerro Coso Community College may not be the same as those required for the major at a four-year school. If you plan to transfer, consult a counselor and http://www.assist.org/ to identify the courses needed from the major at your transfer school and to develop a plan that will best meet your goals.

You must complete a minimum of 60 units, including the courses listed in the major and general education requirements, with an overall GPA of 2.0 or better, and a grade of "A", "B", or "C" in all courses for the major. A minimum of 12 units must be completed at Cerro Coso Community College.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to

• Identify the etiology, pathophysiology and signs and symptoms of disorders of all body systems and stages of development.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the nursing process.
• Take a leadership role in both the profession of Vocational Nursing and in the community.
• Successfully pass the State Mandated NCLEX-PN Boards.

Locations

• Ridgecrest Indian Wells Valley Campus [Degree Pathway]
• Bishop/Mammoth Lakes Eastern Sierra Center Campus

Courses

Note: Some courses within the major may have a required prerequisite. If you feel you have equivalent knowledge and skills to those included in the prerequisite course through professional experience, licensure, or certification, you have the opportunity to submit a Prerequisite Challenge to be reviewed by the faculty chair. For the Prerequisite Challenge to be considered, you must submit documentation/verification to substantiate the basis for the challenge. Please consult a counselor for more information regarding Prerequisite Challenge.

Complete all of the following courses:

Select 3 units from the following courses:

Complete one of the following general education patterns:

Conditions of Enrollment

Vocational Nursing requires the completion of prerequisite courses for entrance into the program.

All prerequisites must be successfully completed with a grade of "C" or better before entering the program. Students must also possess a current CNA certificate.

Contact

Cheryl Gates
Allied Health
Phone: (760) 384-6292
Email: cgates@cerrocoso.edu