SACRAMENTO CITY
COLLEGE
VOCATIONAL NURSING
PROGRAM
INTRODUCTION
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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
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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 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
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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
PHYSICAL
Physical Examination
CPR 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 sciences
AH 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:
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
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Clinical Facilities
 Sutter General
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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)10
Financial Aid
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
Plan: achieve a degree as your educational goal
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Assessment Testing
Must 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,
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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 values
Will know if eligible to apply to the
program
No wait lists
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Timelines
o Application timelines have changed
o One application period; fall and spring
classes chosen
o 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 visible
o Mandatory nursing orientations
o Can be dismissed for excessive absenteeism
o Students are expected to take the seat in
the semester offered
o VN program has no waitlists
o Follow online application instructions
carefully!
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