SACRAMENTO CITY COLLEGE

VOCATIONAL NURSING PROGRAM

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IN T R O D U C T IO N

VN program is 3 semesters in length

Full time program Approved by BVNPT Graduates qualified to take

NCLEX-PN examination Concurrent theory, laboratory

practice, facility experiences

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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

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Preparation

High school & college prep → algebra, biology & chemistry with labsHIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Nurse 325: Medical Dosage CalculationsMath 34: Pre - Algebra or eligible for Math 100 - Elementary AlgebraEngRd 310 – Prose Analysis & InterpretationRead, 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

PHYSICALPhysical ExaminationCPR with AED Background check and drug screening

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Prerequisite Courses

BIOL 100 Intro to Human Anatomy & Physiology (3 u) OR BIOL 430 (5 u) & BIO 431 (5 u) *Need minimum 3.0 GPA in sciencesAH 110 Medical Language (3 u)FCS 340 or NUTRI 300 Nutrition (3 u)FCS 324 Human Development (3 u)PSYC 300 General Principles (3 u) *Minimum combined GPA 2.5 for above classes

TOTAL PREREQUISITE UNITS = 15 units

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Vocational Nursing Courses

First semester:

UnitsVN 120: Meeting Adult Basic Health Needs = 12Second semester: VN 130: Meeting Health Needs of All Age Groups = 12Third semester:VN 140: Meeting Complex Adult Health Needs = 12

TOTAL VOCATIONAL NURSING UNITS = 36

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Clinical Facilities

Sutter General Sutter Roseville Mercy General UCDMC Clinics Eskaton Greenhaven

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Financial Costs• Background check, drug screen,

immunization tracker=$115• CPR with AED – Health Provider = $60• Books, uniform, shoes, Nurse Kit ($94),

supplies=$1500• Malpractice insurance ($30),

Healthstream ($14) = $44• Physical exam, immunizations, PPD, flu

shot = $200• Tuition for nursing courses ($46 x 36

units) = $1656• Graduation and licensing fees = $300

T O T A L (ESTIMATE) = $ 3875 (plus access to computer, Internet, printer, ink, paper)

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Financial Aid

Available, apply early, takes months to processDollar amount varies based on number of units taken per semesterMany scholarships are available; posted on bulletin board in Nursing DepartmentCheck with counselor for informationPlan: achieve a degree as your educational goal

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Assessment TestingMust take TEAS 5 before applying; cost ($35)

Only the 1st passing score of 53 or greater accepted

HIGHLY recommend studying for the test

If a passing score is not achieved, there is a required 3 month wait before being re-tested

ATI website www.atitesting.com/onlinestore to purchase TEAS 5 Study Manual ($42); also available in Learning Resource Center

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Time Commitment

• FULL TIME PROGRAM• 4 days/week (26 hours

class/clinical and 40 hours studying/preparing)

• Varying times for theory and clinical

• Students must achieve 75% or higher in each VN class for progression in program

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Application Process

SCC VN program uses online application process

Must apply to the district at www.scc.losrios.edu in order to obtain a student ID #

With student ID # the student can access application through eservices account

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Enrollment Criteria includes:

• Previous degrees, health care licenses, certification, direct patient care experience

• Grade point average (GPA)• Life/special circumstances, veteran status • Second language proficiency • Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS)• Application online; must reapply each

open enrollment period• Check website carefully

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Total Possible Points for VN

• All 9 criterion yields possible 105 points

• 60 points needed for random selection pool

• As of 1-2012, if reapplied 2+ times, will receive extra points until SPR 2017

• Below 60 points not eligible to apply • Class selected from random selection

pool

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How Does the Student Benefit?

Higher GPAs and TEAS scores increase odds of getting into the program

Work and life experiences can add points

Grades earn point valuesWill know if eligible to apply to the

programNo wait lists

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Timelines

o Application timelines have changedo One application period; fall and

spring classes choseno When completing online

application you will learn whether you qualify for the pool

o If eligible to apply, start gathering supporting documents

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Need To Submit Supporting Documents

• Verification of Program Enrollment Criteria

• Support documents confirm responses

• Must submit all documents with online application cover page at the same time

• Incomplete applications are not processed

• Will not be notified re missing documents

• It is the responsibility of the student to make sure there are no missing documents

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Conviction History

May not be allowed in a clinical facility May not be qualified for nursing license BVNPT has the right to deny any

graduate opportunity to take NCLEX-PN Prior to getting into the VN program, if

criminal history is a concern, please check with the BVNPT www.bvnpt.ca.gov

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Miscellaneous

o Tattoos may not be visibleo Mandatory nursing orientationso Can be dismissed for excessive

absenteeismo Students are expected to take

the seat in the semester offeredo VN program has no waitlistso Follow online application

instructions carefully!