Vocational Nursing Program
The Program is accredited by the California State Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians. The individuals who successfully complete the Program are eligible to take the California Council Licensure Examination for licensure as a Vocational Nurse. A declaration of any record of convictions and fingerprinting is required to obtain a license. Persons with a conviction may be denied a license. Prior to registering for courses within the LVN Program, students must be accepted into the Program. The prerequisite requirements apply to both the Associate in Science Degree and the Certificate of Achievement. Students may contact the Director of Vocational Nursing at 530-257-6181 x8994 for any questions, concerns, or additional information.
Prerequisite Requirements
1. Completion of all application materials
2. Graduation from High School or equivalency through GED or California Proficiency Examination
3. A current, valid CPR card or AHA CPR
4. Completion of ENGL 1 with a grade of “C” or better or equivalent multiple measures placement.
5. Completion of MATH 60 Intermediate Algebra with a grade “C” or better or equivalent multiple measures placement.
6. Completion of the required prerequisite courses with a grade of “C” or better.
Required Prerequisite Courses: 20 Units
| Course Number | Course Title | Total Units |
| BIOL-25 & | BIOL-25 Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIOL-26 | BIOL-26 Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| OR | ||
| BIOL 21 & | BIOL 21 Human Anatomy with Lab | 4 |
| BIOL-22 | BIOL-22 Human Physiology with Lab | 4 |
| HLTH-25 | HLTH-25 Understanding Nutrition | 3 |
| HO 3 | HO 3 Medical Terminology | 3 |
| PSY-1 | PSY-1 Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 18 | PSY-18 Life Span Development | 3 |
| Total Units for the Associate in Science Degree: 73 Units Required Core Courses: 44 Units | ||
| VN-50 | VN-50 Pharmacology | 4 |
| VN 51 | VN 51 Nursing Fundamentals | 4 |
| VN-52 | VN-52 Clinical Lab I | 7 |
| VN-53 | VN-53 Adult Nursing Theory | 7 |
| VN-54 | VN-54 Clinical Lab II | 6 |
| General Education Requirements: Area C | ||
| VN-55 | VN-55 Nursing Leadership and Professional Development | 2 |
| VN-56 | VN-56 Clinical Lab III | 6 |
| VN-57 | VN-57 Maternity Nursing | 2 |
| VN-58 | VN-58 Pediatric Nursing | 2 |
| VN 59 | VN 59 Intravenous Therapy and Blood Withdrawal | 2 |
| VN 60 | VN 60 Comprehensive Nursing Review | 2 |
Consult with your Academic Counselor.