Sacramento City College Vocational Nursing Program Information Session

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Sacramento City College

Vocational Nursing Program

Information Session

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• VN program is 3 semesters in length

• Full time program• Approved by BVNPT• Graduates qualified to take NCLEX-

PN • Theory, laboratory practice, facility

experiences

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

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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

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Educational Requirements

PROOF OF ONE:• High school graduation

(transcript)• GED scores • Prior college degree • Foreign high school

evaluation for equivalency in U.S. (NACES)

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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

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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

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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

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Clinical Facilities

Kaiser SouthSutter GeneralSutter Roseville Mercy General Mercy Care UCDMC Clinics Job Corps

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Program Completion

• Certificate of Achievement

• Associate in Science Degree if additional requirements are met

• Eligible to apply for licensure from the BVNPT

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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)

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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

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Applying to the Program

Download paper application from http://www.scc.losrios/-nursing4 week window in September & FebruaryHigh school transcript or equivalencyVerification of reading requirement & all required coursesOfficial transcripts for courses taken outside of LRCCD; unofficial from LRCCDMail or deliver to SAH division office

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