1. Sacramento City College Vocational Nursing Program Information Session

2. VN program is 3 semesters in length Full time program Approved by BVNPT Graduates qualified to take NCLEX-PN Theory, laboratory practice, facility experiences

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

4. High school & college prep classes → algebra, biology & chemistry with labs HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Nurse 325: Medical Dosage Calculations Math 34: Pre - Algebra or eligible for Math 100 - Elementary Algebra EngRd 310 – Prose Analysis & Interpretation Read, write, comprehend, speak English

5. PROOF OF ONE: High school graduation (transcript) GED scores Prior college degree Foreign high school evaluation for equivalency in U.S. (NACES)

6. READING: If no A. S. Degree or higher will need: ENGRD 11: Reading Skill Development or Eligible for ENGRD 110: Efficient Reading PHYSICAL Physical Examination CPR with AED Background check and drug screening

7. BIOL 100 Intro to Human Anatomy & Physiology (3 units) OR BIOL 430 (5 units) & BIO 431 (5 units) Need minimum 3.0 GPA AH 110 Medical Language (3 units) FCS 340 or NUTRI 300 Nutrition (3 units) FCS 324 Human Development (3 units) PSYC 300: General Principles (3 units) Minimum combined GPA of 2.5 for above classes TOTAL PREREQUISITE UNITS = 15 units

8. First semester: Units VN 120: Meeting Adult Basic Health Needs (12) Second semester: VN 130: Meeting Health Needs of All Age Groups (12) Third semester: VN 140: Meeting Complex Adult Health Needs (12) TOTAL VOCATIONAL NURSING UNITS 36

9. Kaiser South Sutter General Sutter Roseville Mercy General Mercy Care UCDMC Clinics

10. Certificate of Achievement Associate in Science Degree if additional requirements are met Eligible to apply for licensure from the BVNPT

11. Background check, drug screen, immunization tracker ($115) CPR with AED – Health Provider ($60) Books, uniforms, Nurse Kit, supplies ($1500) Malpractice insurance ($30), Healthstream ($14) Physical Exam, Immunizations, PPD, flu shot ($156) Tuition ($46 x 41 units) = $1886 Graduation and licensing fees ($300) T O T A L = $ 4061 (plus access to computer, Internet, printer, ink, paper)

12. Available, apply early, takes months to process Dollar amount varies based on number of units taken per semester Many scholarships are available; posted on bulletin board in Nursing Department Check with counselor for information

13. Download paper application from http://www.scc.losrios/-nursing http://www.scc.losrios/-nursing High school transcript or equivalency Verification of reading requirement & all required courses Official transcripts for courses taken outside of LRCCD; unofficial from LRCCD Course descriptions and waiver petitions for out of state courses with application Mail or deliver to SAH division office