Vocational Nursing
This 34-week program is designed for highly motivated students to prepare them for the rigors of becoming an integral part of the Health Care Team for the 21st century. Program includes classroom instruction, lab instruction, and clinical rotations in health care facilities. While the curriculum will cover Medical Surgical Nursing, and Obsterical Nursing, the emphasis will be on Geriatric Nursing in Long Term Care Facilities.
Prerequisites:
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Anatomy Physiology (36 hours)
- Nutrition (36 hours)
- Introduction to Psychology ( 36 hours)
- Human Growth & Development (36 hours)
- Pharmacology (54 hours)
- C-Net Test
- Certification as a Nursing Assistant (CNA) (150 hours) (CNA only)
NOTE: Certified Nurse Assistant(CNA) program must be completed at CAJ Career and Education Center.
Not required, but highly recommended:
- Medical Terminology
- Math for Meds
Once a prospective student has completed all prerequisites and admission requirements, the core program is 34 weeks,. Graduating students will be fully prepared for employment in the health care profession and play a vital role in the delivery of health services for the 21st century.
Employment opportunities:
- Hospitals
- Skilled Nursing Facilities
- Medical Offices
- Clinics
- Correctional Facilities
- Home Health Agencies
Employment outlook-Excellent!
- Population aging
- Health care industry growing rapidly
- Many LVN's are retiring
Please visit the following website to learn more about our Vocational Nursing program. www.cajvn.org