LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSING PROGRAM

LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSING PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

The College of the Redwoods graduate vocational nurse will:

Graduate with the knowledge to successfully pass the NCLEX-PN licensure examination.

Comply with the scope of practice as outlined in the Vocational Nursing Practice Act, Division 2, Chapter 6.5 of the Business and Professions Code.

Specifically, upon completion of all required coursework the College of the Redwoods graduate vocational nurse will:

Incorporate principles from nursing, behavioral and physical sciences in the provision of competent care to clients of different ages with different biopsychosocial needs.

Apply knowledge of specific disease conditions in the prevention, treatment, nursing care and rehabilitation of all clients.

Differentiates the role of the Licensed Vocational Nurse in the health care team.

Conforms to professional standards incorporating legal and ethical responsibilities of the LVN.

Utilizes critical thinking in assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of client care and in the development and implementation of a teaching plan within the scope of LVN practice.

Organize, prioritize and delegate care for a group of clients communicating effectively with members of the health care team.

Rev. 6/06/02