2023-2024 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook

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2023-2024 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Licensed Vocational Nursing, C1

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The Vocational Nursing program prepares the graduate to perform specific nursing duties under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice registered nurse, physician’s assistant, physician, podiatrist, or dentist. Responsibilities include direct patient care in acute-care settings, community health agencies, nursing homes, and other healthcare institutions.

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Program CIP Code: 51.3901

Prerequisites

Prerequisite Semester

VNSG 1216 - Nutrition Credits: 2
VNSG 1320 - Anatomy and Physiology for Allied Health Credits: 3

Semester Total: 5

First Year

First Semester ‐ Fall

VNSG 1122 - Vocational Nursing Concepts Credits: 1
VNSG 1227 - Essentials of Medication Administration Credits: 2
VNSG 1400 - Nursing in Health and Illness I Credits: 4
VNSG 1423 - Basic Nursing Skills Credits: 4
VNSG 1161 - Clinical-Licensed Practical / Vocational Nursing Training Credits: 1

Semester Total: 12

Second Semester ‐ Spring

VNSG 1330 - Maternal-Neonatal Nursing Credits: 3
VNSG 1162 - Clinical-Licensed Practical / Vocational Nursing Training Credits: 1
VNSG 1266 - Practicum (or Field Experience) - Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse Training Credits: 2
VNSG 1409 - Nursing in Health and Illness II Credits: 4
VNSG 2331 - Advanced Nursing Skills Credits: 3
VNSG 1238 - Mental Illness Credits: 2

Semester Total: 15

Third Semester ‐ Summer

VNSG 1219 - Leadership and Professional Development Credits: 2
VNSG 1163 - Clinical-Licensed Practical / Vocational Nursing Training Credits: 1
VNSG 1334 - Pediatrics Credits: 3
VNSG 2410 - Nursing in Health and Illness III Credits: 4
VNSG 1267 - Practicum (or Field Experience) - Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse Training Credits: 2 (Capstone)

Semester Total: 12

Total Minimum Credits for the Level 1 Certificate: 44