A.S. in Vocational Nursing

Successful completion of the program studies allows the student to become eligible to take the State Board Examination for Licensed Vocational Nurse (NCLEX).

A.S. Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes

Students completing the Vocational Nursing A.S. Degree will:

1. Use correct medical terminology and nomenclature, in the correct context, in order to effectively communicate health/ medical information and concepts to others.
2. Demonstrate the ability to perform accurate calculations of intake and output, drug dosages, and IV rates.
3. Develop problem-solving and self-assessment skills and make appropriate decisions regarding a variety of procedural situations.
4. Demonstrate the ability to interact with patients and work effectively as a member of the health care team.
5. Develop the ability to use and adapt to current technologies used in the healthcare setting.
6. Provide patient care that falls within the scope of practice as set forth by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT).

Students receiving this degree must meet the following requirements:

1. Complete the District General Education Pattern or Cal-GETC.
   If transferring to a CSU or UC students are strongly recommended to complete the Cal-GETC General Education Pattern. Students looking to transfer to an out of state or private college should consult with a counselor for the appropriate GE pattern selection.
2. Complete with a “C” or better each course as specified by the major.
3. Maintain an overall GPA of a 2.0 or better in all degree applicable coursework.
4. Meet the local area requirement of Kinesiology/Dance/Counseling.
5. Meet the 12-unit residency requirement. 

Career Opportunities

There are a variety of careers you can do with this major.

To explore more about this major, schedule an appointment with a career counselor.