Instructional Programs
Nursing
Vocational Nursing Degree(s) None
San Jacinto Campus (951) 487-MSJC (6752) 1-800-624-5561 Counseling (951) 487-3255
Certificate(s) Certificate in Vocational Nursing 4414 CT.NURS.LVNP & CT.NURS.LVNF
Menifee Valley Campus (951) 672-MSJC (6752) 1-800-452-3335 Counseling (951) 639-5255
Employment Concentration Certificate(s) None
Nursing and Allied Health Department (951) 639-5561 www.msjc.edu/alliedhealth
Professional Description A licensed vocational nurse (LVN) is a graduate of a school of nursing whose qualifications have been examined by a State Board of Nursing and has been legally authorized to practice as a licensed nurse. The LVN’s nursing role includes the performance for compensation of the following services under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Physician: promotion of preventative health measures; the act of safeguarding life and health; the administration of treatments or medications prescribed by a Physician or dentist utilizing the nursing process. The VN Program is accredited by the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technicians. Admission information is in the VN Program packet available in the Nursing and Allied Health office on the Menifee campus or in the Counseling office on either campus.
Vocational Nursing Program Description There are two courses of study. Both are designed to prepare the student for State Board examinations and licensure and to promote successful entry into the field of medical/surgical nursing. 1) A three semester, full-time program requiring a five day a week time investment. 2) A four semester part-time program requiring a three day a week time investment. The patient-centered care concept is developed, based upon the nursing process, to meet the total needs of the patient. The program is planned to introduce concepts that a beginning student can comprehend and apply to patient care. New material is integrated following a simple to complex format. Patient care is viewed using a holistic approach, involving homeostatic maintenance of the individual as well as treatment and care of the illness.
Mt. San Jacinto College 2007-2008 Catalog
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