| [ LicensedVocationalNursing ] Vocational Nursing Program Imperial Valley College offers a Vocational Nursing Program for students who are in good health, over 18, and eligible for admission. The program prepares graduates to provide basic bedside nursing care to patients and/or clients under the direction of a physician or registered nurse. Duties of the LVN include provision of basic hygienic and nursing care, measurement of vital signs, basic client assessment, documentation, performance of prescribed medical treatments, administration of prescribed medications, and performance of non-medicated intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal (requires separate Board certification).
Students who have met the following requirements are eligible for admission:
Applications will be considered by a selections committee based on the new admission criteria guideline for points. Determination of acceptance will be based on an overall grade point average (GPA) of prerequisites. Meeting these requirements does NOT guarantee admission into the program. If there are more applicants than spaces available within the program, applicants will be placed in two groups: Group A: This group will consist of applicants who have completed ALL prerequisites as listed above with a grade of "C" or better. Group B: This group will consist of applicants who are currently enrolled in any of the prerequisites but will be completing them at the end of that semester.
The following must be received to be considered for the program:
Students will also be required to obtain an American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider card by the time the program begins. Deadlines Applications are accepted every three (3) semesters, when a VN class completes. The application periods are March 1-31st for a class ending in May and September 1-30 for a class ending in December. Students are advised to check with the Nursing Office Office for specific dates. Once accepted to the program, students will be expected to obtain a physical examination which includes a PPD skin test (and X-rays if needed), be current in immunizations (MMR [measles, mumps, rubella], Varicella, and Td [Diptheria/Tetanus]), and Hepatitis B series. Malpractice liability insurance through the College will also be required. A Student Blanket policy is available through the Nursing Department. Advisement: Course of Study The following prerequisites are required with a 2.0 or higher before entering the program: Progression Policy: A total of 53 units are required for the certificate of completion and 68 units for the degree. All courses are taken in sequence. Each course within the major must be completed with a C or better to progress to the next level. All skills and clinical components of each course must be completed with a Satisfactory to progress to the next level. PSYCH 204 must be completed in the semester indicated with a grade of C or better to progress to the next level of nursing. To review the degree requirements in the IVC catalog, log on to the IVC website at www.imperial.edu under Students. Below is a breakdown of estimated costs students can expect to pay while in the program. A more detailed expense sheet is available from the Nursing Office. Textbooks - $1,200 ATI Testing Assessments - $650 Lab Fees - $75 Uniforms & Supplies - $280 Liability Insurance - $26 NCLEX Review - $200 Graduation Fees - $100-150 NCLEX Licensure - $482 Students are advised to meet with a financial aid technician regarding grant, loan, and scholarship information. Location IVC is located on the intersection of Highway 111 and Aten Road, approximately 5 miles north off the Hwy 111 exit from I-8, 4 miles east from the city of Imperial on Aten Road, and 9 miles south from Brawley. A map to the campus is available on the website: www.imperial.edu. The Nursing Division Office is located next to the North Parking Lot, in the 2100 Health Sciences Building, Room 2155. For more information, contact the IVC Nursing Office at (760) 355-6348, or by email laura.hartsock@imperial.edu.
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