Introduction to Nursing

Vocational Nursing offers a uniquely rewarding career as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) that is highly valued and respected.  The Vocational Nursing Program is a one-year Certificate of Completion program.  Students completing the VN curriculum are prepared to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) for licensure as a Vocational Nurse.  Graduates function as beginning practitioners in many different health care agencies including hospitals, clinics, physician offices, public schools, and nursing homes. Currently, vocational nursing programming is available at the Pampa Center and Childress Center.  For more information, please contact: Sabrina McCain, Director of Allied Health 806-665-8801 sabrina.mccain@clarendoncollege.edu   Sondra Cochran, Administrative Assistant 806-665-8801 sondra.cochran@clarendoncollege.edu

Introduction to Nursing Curriculum

Certificate of Completion

Completion of the curriculum outlined below leads to the Certificate of Completion and qualifies the student to seek further education or pursue registry to provide services in nursing facilities and skilled nursing facilities licensed by Texas Health and Human Services. 

 

First Semester	Semester Hours
PSYC 1100 Learning Frameworks	1
SPCH 1318 Interpersonal Communications	3
HITT 1305 Medical Terminology	3
NURA 1361 Clinical – Nursing Assistant/Aide	3
VNSG 1226 Gerontology	2
VNSG 1402 Applied Nursing Skills I	4
Total:	16