VN Program

Become a Vocational Nurse! Classes begin in January, 2008!

	Admission Criteria
	Tuition Assistance
	Course Descriptions
	School hours of operation
	Faculty

Healthcare is one of the fastest growing industries in the country. With outstanding career opportunities available to trained professionals. The Department of Labor forecasted that the healthcare industry is expected to grow by 75% in the next several years. This increase can be attributed to technological advances in medicine and the rapidly increasing aging population. The baby-boomers will soon require medical assistance and long-term healthcare. The employment growth is also boosted by the increase in medical practices and longer life span. Clinics, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities would require highly trained support personnel, and Trinity Vocational Center aims to produce these personnel.

Unfortunately, there are many who cannot afford to attend school and work at the same time due to the schedule that is required by traditional schools. We at Trinity Vocational Center understand the dilemma of the working individual. That is why we offer our VN program during the weekends, to enable individuals like you to fulfill your dream for yourself, and for your family.

The nursing profession provides long-term financial stability, not to mention priceless rewards from a nurse's healing touch. We encourage you to be a nurse and discover the endless rewards that the profession offers.

Take control of your own career and future. We can help you reach your goals. Contact us today!

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Admission Criteria

The prospective VN student must:

	Attend an information session - offered every Monday, at 3pm.
	Fill up an application for admission
	Pass the Nurse Entrance Test (NET) with a minimum score of 80%
	Submit a letter of intent to the School Director, Mrs. Zenaida Mitu, RN, MN
	Submit a one-page essay regarding Nursing, and why applicant wants to become a nurse
	Submit either a high school transcript, or certificate of high school equivalency or transcript of records if applicable
	Submit proof of completion of Nurse Assistant training program
	Interview with the School Director and/or Assistant School Director
	Submit completed physical examination report (required after interview)
	Pass drug screening (required after interview)
	Have clearance from Department of Justice (DOJ)

Upon completion and presentation of the above requirements, the prospective student will be notified of acceptance by mail.

In the event that there are more students than available space, the priority of admission goes to students with higher ranking in the Nurse Entrance Test (NET). Students who are not accepted will be placed on a waiting list.

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Tuition Assistance

Please refer to the Fees page for information

Course Descriptions

PR 101: ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 3.0 Units

Hours per week: Lecture: - 3 hours for 10 week

- 4 hours for 2 weeks

This is designed to give the students basic knowledge in describing the organization of the body from cells to the whole body organization. This course is also designed to give students basic knowledge in identifying the different systems of the body and their functions. This course is offered for 38 hours for 12 weeks.

PR 102: PSYCHOLOGY 3.0 Units

Hours per week: Lecture: - 3 hours for 10 weeks

- 4 hours for 2 weeks

This course is designed to prepare the students in health care occupation, to understand human behavior and be able to interact effectively with co-workers, clients, and their families. This course is offered for 38 hours in 12 weeks.

PR 103: NUTRITION 3.0 Units

Hours per week: Lecture: - 3 hours for 10 weeks

- 4 hours for 2 weeks

This course is designed to give the student basic knowledge in nutrition and diet therapy. This course is also designed to increase awareness of the correlation between nutrition and health, and the latest developments in the nutrition field. This course is offered for 38 hours in 12 weeks.

PR 104: NORMAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT 3.0 Units

Hours per week: Lecture: - 3 hours for 10 weeks

- 4 hours for 2 weeks

This course is designed to describe the characteristics and sequence of human growth and development, the stages of physical, psychosocial and cognitive development. This course is offered for 38 hours in 12 weeks.

VN 101: FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING 7.0 Units

Hours per week: Lecture - 8 weeks 5 hours Skills Lab: - 8 weeks 5 hours

- 4 weeks 6 hours - 4 weeks 3 hours

Clinical: - 6 weeks 8 hours

This course is designed to provide students basic knowledge of the principles and skills necessary to perform nursing care in varied health care settings. Instructions in the classroom are followed by clinical and laboratory experiences. The goal of the course is for the students to develop competency in performing fundamental procedures and skill. This course is offer for 12 weeks with 64 hours of theory, 36 hours of skills, and clinical hours.

VN 102: PHARMACOLOGY 4.5 Units

Hours per week: 4.5 hours

This course is offered to provide the student with basic pharmacological concepts essential to nursing students for students to function safely by understanding and applying the pharmacologic principles for practice, legal, aspects, methods and computational skills for safe administration of medications, and effective management of drug therapy. This course is offered for 54 hours in 12 weeks.

VN 103: MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING I 11.0 Units

Hours per week: Lecture - 8 weeks 5 hours Skills Lab: - 12 weeks 3 hours

- 4 weeks 6 hours Clinical: - 12 weeks 16 hours

This course is designed to give the students basic knowledge in health assessment, pain management, diagnostic tests, intravenous fluid, electrolyte and acid base balance, and apply the nursing process in the care of clients with anesthesia, surgeries, and immune disorders. This course is offered for 12 weeks with 64 hours of lecture, 36 hours of skills lab, and 192 hours of clinical.

VN 104: MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING II 11.0 Units

Hours per week: Lecture - 8 weeks 5 hours Skills Lab: - 12 weeks 3 hours

- 4 weeks 6 hours Clinical: - 12 weeks 16 hours

This course is designed to further utilize the nursing process in the care of clients with oncologicial, respiratory, cardiovascular, perivascular, Hematologic, lymphatic, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, and urinary disorders. This course is offered for 12 weeks with 64 hours of theory, 36 hours of skills and 192 hours of clinical.

VN 105: MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING III 11.0 Units

Hours per week Lecture - 8 weeks 5 hours Skills Lab: - 12 weeks 3 hours

- 4 weeks 6 hours Clinical: - 12 weeks 16 hours

This course is designed to give the students opportunities to apply the nursing process and utilize critical thinking in more advanced medical surgical care such as neurological, sensory, endocrine, male and female reproductive disorders, sexually transmitted diseases, HIV and AIDS mental disorders and substance abuse. This course is offered for 12 weeks with 64 hours of theory, 36 hours of skills, and 192 hours of clinical.

VN 106: MATERNITY NURSING 6.5 Units

Hours per week Lecture - 6 weeks 8 hours Skills Lab: - 4 weeks 4 hours

Clinical: - 6 weeks 12 hours

This course is designed to provide the students the opportunity to apply the nursing process to the care of the mother and newborn baby with emphasis on introductory skill in prenatal care, labor and delivery, post partum care and nursery. The is course is offered for 6 weeks with 8 hours lecture per week, 16 hours skills, and 72 hours clinical.

VN 107: PEDIATRIC NURSING 6.5 Units

Hours per week Lecture - 6 weeks 8 hours Skills Lab: - 4 weeks 3 hours

- 4 weeks 6 hours Clinical: - 6 weeks 12 hours

This course is designed to provide the students to apply the nursing process in nursing care management involving children from infancy through adolescence. This course is offered for 6 weeks with 8 hours lecture per week, 16 hours of skills and 72 hours of clinical.

VN 108: GERIATRICS NURSING 1.0 Unit

Hours per week Lecture - 1 weeks 16 hours Clinical: - 1 weeks 16 hours

This course is designed to apply the nursing process in the care of older clients afflicted with common diseases of the elderly. This course is offered for 1 week with 6 hours of lecture and 16 hours of clinical.

VN 109: PROFESSIONALISM, LEADERSHIP, AND SUPERVISION 2.0 Units

Hours per week Lecture - 2 weeks 6 hours Clinical: - 2 weeks 16 hours

This course is designed to give the students basic knowledge in professionalism, leadership and supervision. This course is offered for 2 weeks with 12 hours of lecture and 72 hours of clinical.

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