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Sacramento City College Vocational Nursing Program Information Session

Sacramento City College Vocational Nursing Program Information Session. Introduction. VN program is 3 semesters in length Full time program Approved by BVNPT Graduates qualified to take NCLEX-PN Theory, laboratory practice, facility experiences. Career Opportunities.

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Sacramento City College Vocational Nursing Program Information Session

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  1. Sacramento City College Vocational Nursing Program Information Session

  2. Introduction VN program is 3 semesters in length Full time program Approved by BVNPT Graduates qualified to take NCLEX-PN Theory, laboratory practice, facility experiences

  3. Career Opportunities Subacute care facilities Skilled nursing facilties Outpatient clinics Doctor’s offices Corrections Laboratories Community agencies Home health

  4. Preparation High school & college prep classes → algebra, biology & chemistry with labs HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Nurse 325: Medical Dosage Calculations Math 34: Pre - Algebra or eligible for Math 100 - Elementary Algebra EngRd 310 – Prose Analysis & Interpretation Read, write, comprehend, speak English

  5. Educational Requirements PROOF OF ONE: High school graduation (transcript) GED scores Prior college degree Foreign high school evaluation for equivalency in U.S. (NACES)

  6. Other Requirements READING: If no A. S. Degree or higher will need: ENGRD 11: Reading Skill Development or Eligible for ENGRD 110: Efficient Reading PHYSICAL Physical Examination CPR with AED Background check and drug screening

  7. Prerequisite Courses BIOL 100 Intro to Human Anatomy & Physiology (3 units) or BIOL 430 (5 units) & BIO 431 (5 units) Need minimum 3.0 GPA AH 110 Medical Language (3 units) FCS 340 or NUTRI 300 Nutrition (3 units) FCS 324 Human Development (3 units) Minimum combined GPA of 2.5 for above three classes TOTAL PREREQUISITE UNITS = 12 units

  8. VOCATIONAL NURSING COURSES First semester: Units VN 120: Meeting Adult Basic Health Needs (14) Second semester: VN 130: Meeting Health Needs of All Age Groups (12) Third semester: VN 140: Meeting Complex Adult Health Needs (12) PSYC 300: General Principles (3) TOTAL VOCATIONAL NURSING UNITS 41

  9. Clinical Facilities Kaiser South Sutter General Sutter Roseville Mercy General Mercy Care UCDMC Clinics Job Corps

  10. Program Completion Certificate of Achievement Associate in Science Degree if additional requirements are met Eligible to apply for licensure from the BVNPT

  11. Financial Costs Background Check & Drug Screen urine test ($98) CPR with AED – Health Provider ($60) Books, uniforms, Nurse Kit, supplies ($1500) Malpractice insurance ($40) Physical Exam, Immunizations, PPD, flu shot ($140) Tuition ($36 x 41 units)=$1476 Graduation and licensing fees ($300) T O T A L = $3614 (Plus access to computer, Internet, printer, ink, paper)

  12. Financial Aid Available, apply early, takes months to process Dollar amount varies based on number of units taken per semester Many scholarships are available; posted on bulletin board in Nursing Department Check with counselor for information

  13. Applying to the Program Download paper application from http://www.scc.losrios/-nursing 4 week window in September & February High school transcript or equivalency Verification of reading requirement & all required courses Official transcripts for courses taken outside of LRCCD; unofficial from LRCCD Mail or deliver to SAH division office

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