The Hartnell College Vocational Nursing (VN) Program is a defined group of prerequisite, general education, and required major courses in a 24-month program of study consisting of classroom, high-fidelity simulation, nursing skills laboratory, and clinical experiences. Licensed vocational nurses perform essential nursing services under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician. Upon successful completion of program requirements, graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN). After passing, graduates may practice as vocational nurses in a variety of settings, including but not limited to community agencies, medical offices, hospitals, and long-term care facilities. The Hartnell College VN Program is fully approved by the California Board of Vocational Nurses and Psychiatric Technicians (BVN/PT) and is the first vocational nursing program in California to earn national accreditation from Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
Adding an associate degree track in vocational nursing would result in no change to the number of full-time equivalent students. At present, Hartnell College has a BVNPT-imposed enrollment cap of 35 students per annual admission cycle.
Vocational nursing students closely mirror the Hartnell College student population at large. On average, 85% are from minority groups, 71% are first generation college students, and 42% are non-native English speakers. Six percent are males. Between 2010 and 2017, 52% of incoming students had completed all general education course requirements for an associate degree. Approximately 17% transfer into a registered nursing program. Adding an associate degree in vocational nursing will be a draw for students interested in receiving a degree. Currently, Hartnell College students desiring an associate degree are referred to Gavilan College. Transfers and referrals to Gavilan College have averaged 10 full-time students per admission cycle since 2010.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
1. articulate the role of the vocational nurse as a member of the health care team, committed to provide safe, quality care for diverse persons and their families.
2. provide rationale for judgments used in the provision of safe, quality care and for decisions that promote the health of persons.
3. promote the human dignity, integrity, self-determination, and personal growth of persons, oneself, and members of the healthcare team.
4. achieve quality care through effective communication, mutual respect, and shared decision making with the healthcare team.
5. question the basis for nursing actions, considering research, evidence, tradition and personal preferences.
This proposal request is in support of a new associate degree in vocational nursing (VN). Because more than50% incoming VN students have completed coursework for an associate degree and because the academic entry skills and education for healthcare professionals continue to rise (Hooper & Ayars,2017; Shulock, Lewis, & Tan,2013), faculty proposes the addition of an associate degree in vocational nursing. If the proposal is approved, Hartnell College vocational nursing students will have a choice between earning a certificate of achievement or an associate degree in science.
General Education Courses/Prerequisite for Vocational Nursing Program | ||||
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Language and Rationality | ||||
A. Written Composition | ENG-1A | College Composition and Reading/ Multicultural perspectives | 3.0 | |
B1. Communication and Analytical Thinking | MAT-123 | Intermediate Algebra | 5.0 | |
B2. Communication and Analytical Thinking | COM-1 or COM-3 | Introduction to Public Speaking or Introduction to Communication | 3.0 | |
Humanities | ANT-21 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3.0 | |
Required Major Course (Natural Sciences) | BIO-11* or BIO-5* and BIO-6* and BIO-6L* | Introductory Human Anatomy & Physiology or Human Anatomy and Introductory, Physiology and Physiology Lab | 4.0 (4.0) (3.0) (2.0) | |
Required Major Course (Social & Behavioral Sciences) | PSY-2* | General Psychology | 3.0 | |
Ethnic Groups in the United States | ** | See catalog for course selection | 3.0 | |
Required Prerequisite for Vocational Nursing Program | HES-120 | American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers | 0.5 | |
Subtotal | 24.5 (29.5) units | |||
Semester 1 | ||||
Required Major Course | NUTR-51 * or NUTR-1 | Essentials of Nutrition or Nutrition | 3.0 | |
Required Major Course | NVN/NRN- 70* or PSY 25 | Growth and Development Across the Lifespan or Developmental Psychology: Lifespan | 3.0 | |
Required Major Course | NVN 110 | Foundations for Success for Vocational Nursing Students | 1.0 | |
Required Major Course | NVN-119 | Vocational Nursing Theory I: Fundamentals | 4.0 | |
Required Major Course | NVN-119.1 | Vocational Nursing Clinical I: Fundamentals | 4.0 | |
Required Major Course | NVN-130 A | Basic Pharmacology A | 1.0 | |
Subtotal | 16 units | |||
Semester 2 |
Required Major Course | NVN 121 | Vocational Nursing Theory II: Health Promotion and Maintenance Across the Lifespan | 7.0 | |
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Required Major Course | NVN 121.1 | Vocational Nursing Clinical II: Health Promotion and Maintenance Across the Lifespan | 6.0 | |
Required Major Course | NVN 130 B | Basic Pharmacology B | 1.0 | |
Subtotal | 14 units | |||
Semester 3 | ||||
Required Major Course | NVN 123 | Vocational Nursing Theory III: Coordination of Care | 6.0 | |
Required Major Course | NVN 123.1 | Vocational Nursing Clinical III: Coordination of Care | 7.0 | |
Required Major Course | NVN 130 C | Basic Pharmacology C | 1.0 | |
Subtotal | 14 units | |||
Total | 68.5 units (73.5) |
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