Vocational Nursing Program

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1 Vocational Nursing Program

2 Chaffey LVN Nursing Program Chaffey College works with students in the LVN Program, to prepare the students to apply to take the State Licensing Examination. Students must successfully pass this course to qualify to take the State Board exam. Students must pass the State board exam to be eligible to apply for licensure.

3 Licensure The fee for the application is 220 dollars beginning January 1 st The state exam is $ Chaffey will assist in preparing the student with the licensure application process.

4 The Board of Vocational and Psychiatric Technician's (BVNPT) This is the governing body for the LVN Program. There are state regulations that must be followed. Student admissions are based on fulfillment of requirements.

5 Requirements for entry to the program: Complete the application for Chaffey College if you are not already a Chaffey Student Complete VN Program pre-requisites (see Counseling) Complete the VN Program application Active CNA certification. Transcript of Evaluation Completed a Health Examination form. Drug Test: a 10 Panel Drug and Alcohol screening. Current CPR certification BLS Provider or Healthcare Provider with American Heart Association.

6 State requirements for completion of the LVN course: 576 hours verified classroom instruction. 964 hours verified clinical instruction. Successful completion of all components of the Chaffey Vocational Nursing Program.

7 Chaffey requirements for successful completion of the Vocational Nursing Program Meet all state requirements. Complete all 3 Semesters (18 months) Vocational Nursing program successfully: Lecture grade must be a 75% or above. Pass the Final medication exam at 100% Clinical rotation (this portion is pass or fail). You must pass both Theory and clinical to remain in the program

8 Chaffey LVN Program Courses 1 st Semester NURVN 403 & 403L - Fundamentals of Nursing and laboratory NURVN 405 & 405L - Beginning Medical Surgical Nursing and laboratory NURVN 415A Growth and Development of the Adult NURVN 471A - Critical Thinking and the Nursing Process I NURVN 407A - Nursing Skills Development & Clinical Simulation Lab

9 Chaffey LVN Program Courses 2 nd Semester NURVN 409 & 409L Intermediate Medical Surgical Nursing & laboratory NURVN 421 & 421L Maternal and Child Health Nursing & laboratory NURVN 415B Growth and Development of Child NURVN 417B Critical Thinking and the Nursing Process II NURVN 407B Nursing Skills development & Clinical Simulation lab

10 Chaffey LVN Program Courses 3 rd Semester NURVN 411 & 411L Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing & laboratory NURVN 413 & 413L Vocational Nursing Leadership & laboratory NURVN 407C Nursing Skill Development & Clinical Simulation lab

11 Criminal Background Those who answered yes to being convicted of any crime other than minor traffic violation (s) must submit additional information to the state with their application. Chaffey College is not responsible nor do we have information regarding BVNPT criteria regarding previous convictions. You must contact BVNPT directly (916)

12 Health Requirements A Physician s Certification See Health screening form 2-Step TB or Chest X-ray, current season s influenza vaccination and a 10 panel plus ethanol urine drug test will be performed and signed by a physician or nurse practitioner. Student must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. Chaffey needs copies of all lab results and immunization documentation. These results must be on the original laboratory sheet from the lab and immunization records.

13 Student Health Services Students currently enrolled in 1 unit or more can go to Chaffey College Student Health Services to have their health requirements completed.

14 CPR Only ONE type of CPR will be accepted: BLS Provider issued through the American Heart Association. Chaffey College nursing programs only recognize the CPR card one year from issue date even when card states it is valid for 2 years.

15 Equipment and Supplies Required: Skills Bag ( available for purchase in the Chino Book store ) Stethoscope Watch with a second hand Small notebook with a black pen Badge holder (landscape with clip) Required Books (list will be provided)

16 Books and Materials Required: Updated book information will be given out (All books and materials are available at Chino campus bookstore) Advised to have ruled paper, #2 pencils, black inked pens, scantrons, index cards and 3-ring binder/s

17 Uniforms White uniform shirt with collar (no scrubs). White uniform pants (no tie strings and not cuffed ankles) or skirt or dress. White socks, white panty hose if wearing dress/skirt. White polishable shoes all enclosed. Chaffey name tag with photo ID (make sure you have your picture on file with the Admissions department). VN Patch (sold at the Chino book store)

18 UNIFORMS

19 Uniform NO-NO s No visible tattoos No artificial nails No hair on the collar No colored uniforms No scrubs No colors on the shoes No jewelry (except wedding band) No colored hair pieces No visible body piercings (except one pair of studs in bottom hole, lower lobe, of both ears)

20 Unclean and un-ironed uniforms are NOT acceptable.

21 Admission and Enrollment If you are not a Chaffey College student you must complete a Chaffey College application first to obtain a student ID number. Each student must go to the counseling department and make an appointment with a counselor, if they haven t done so.

22 Entry Requirements A completed VN Application with copies of Evaluation of Transcripts, CNA Certificate, CPR Certification and High School Transcripts Turn in completed health examination form along with lab results and immunization records. All students must have all requirements finished, prior to the first day of class they are entering.

23 NURVN Contact List Dean of Health Sciences: Dr. Sherrie Loewen - (909) Director : Jayne Clark - (909) Administrative Assistant: Alice Soto - (909)