Accredited by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians and Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools.

Member of Better Business Bureau, National League for Nursing, and California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools.

Approved by Department of Health Services and Department of Consumer Affairs.

VOCATIONAL NURSING (VN) PROGRAM

(a) Introduction

Trinity Vocational Center assumes the responsibility for the development of an entry-level vocational nurse practitioner who can safely perform the roles and responsibilities of a Licensed Vocational Nurse in a variety of health care settings such as acute, ambulatory, home and long-term care. In keeping with this, the school emphasizes the concept of providing quality education and training that will equip the graduate with critical thinking skills, professional attitudes and habits, technological competence, and sensitivity to health care needs of clients, physically and spiritually. Students accepted in the Vocational Nursing Program are governed by the policies and procedures of Trinity Vocational Center and regulations set forth by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technician.

(b) Admission Requirements
    1. Must be at least 17 years of age.
    2. Proof of completion of NA Training Program.
    3. Fill up an application for admission.
    4. Must pass the VN Entrance Exam ($35-$45 fee).The Entrance Exam consists of three areas: Math, Reading, and English & Language Usage. (Transferees from other VN schools need not take Nurse Entrance Exam)
    5. High school diploma/transcript, or certificate of high school equivalency, or GED, or certificate of accreditation of courses if a foreign graduate.
    6. Submit a letter of intent to the School Director, Mrs. Zenaida Mitu, RN, MN
    7. Once you pass the Nurse Entrance Exam, schedule an interview with the School Director and submit the following documents:
      a. APPLICATION LETTER addressed to the School Director Mrs. Zenaida Mitu. Letter will briefly explain your interest and    intention to be admitted in the Vocational Nursing Program. Letter must be formally typewritten in a 12 pt. size font and double spaced.
      b. ESSAY related to Nursing as a Profession and its impact on our society must be typewritten in a 12 pt. size font, double spaced and consists of at least 1000 words.
    8. Pass drug screening
    9. Pass Criminal Background Check
    10. Negative PPD Test or Chest X-ray report
    11. Complete physical examination report

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 Exam. Students who are not accepted will be placed on a waiting list.

(c) Fees

TUITION FEE   $23,760.00
REGISTATION FEE (Non-Refundable) $75.00
ADDITIONAL COSTS:  (Including Books, Syllabus,
Computer Learning Materials, Parking Fee, ID Badge, Name Plate, Laboratory Fees and Materials, Uniforms, Graduation Fee, and NCLEX-PN Review)  		 $1,605.00
California State Tuition Recovery Fund $62.50
 TOTAL COST OF PROGRAM           $25,502.50

Financial Aid Available!

Please call (310) 834-3065, or email trinityvocationalcenter@yahoo.com for fee information regarding the VN program.

*** Prices subject to change without prior notice.

(d) Schedule
  1. The duration of the full-time program is 51 weeks and the part-time program is 75 weeks.
  2. The full-time program is only offered one time this year. Succeeding full time program needs BVNPT approval. The part-time program is offered twice a year, in January and in July. The maximum number of students per batch is 35 students as per approval of the BVNPT.
(e) Course Descriptions

PR 101: ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

3.0 Units / 38 Hours
This course is designed to give the students basic knowledge of the composition of the body from cells to the body organization as a whole. It provides the students basic understanding of the body and their respective functions.
Part-time: Lecture: - 3 hours for 10 weeks
- 4 hours for 2 weeks		 Total Lecture hours: 38
Full-time: Lecture: - 5 hours for 7 weeks
- 3 hours for 1 week
 Total Lecture hours: 38
     

PR 102: PSYCHOLOGY

3.0 Units / 38 Hours
This course is designed to provide basic understanding of human behavior in the healthcare setting. Students learn how to interact effectively with the patients and their families as well as the other members of the healthcare team.
Part-time: Lecture: - 3 hours for 10 weeks
- 4 hours for 2 weeks		 Total Lecture hours: 38
Full-time: Lecture: - 5 hours for 7 weeks
- 3 hours for 1 week
 Total Lecture hours: 38
     

PR 103: NUTRITION

3.0 Units / 38 Hours
This course is designed to give the student basic knowledge of nutrition and diet therapy. The students will be trained to correlate nutrition, health and the latest developments in the nutrition field.
Part-time: Lecture: - 3 hours for 10 weeks
- 4 hours for 2 weeks		 Total Lecture hours: 38
Full-time: Lecture: - 5 hours for 7 weeks
- 3 hours for 1 week
 Total Lecture hours: 38
     

PR 104: NORMAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

3.0 Units / 38 Hours
This course is designed to describe the sequence of human growth together with the physical, psychosocial, and cognitive characteristics of each stage in development.
Part-time: Lecture: - 3 hours for 10 weeks
- 4 hours for 2 weeks		 Total Lecture hours: 38
Full-time: Lecture: - 5 hours for 7 weeks
- 3 hours for 1 week
 Total Lecture hours: 38
     

VN 101: FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING

4.5 Units / 54 Hours
This course is designed to introduce students to the principles, practice, and legal aspects of pharmacology that are essential for students to function competently. The students will learn how to safely apply methods and computational skills for preparation and administration of medication as well as effective management of drug therapy.
Part-time: Lecture

Skills Lab

Clinical		 - 5 hours for 8 weeks
- 6 hours for 4 weeks
- 5 hours for 8 weeks
- 3 hours for 4 weeks
- 8 hours for 6 weeks		 Total Lecture hours: 64

Total Skills Lab Hours: 52

Total Clinical Hours: 48
Full-time: Lecture

Skills

Clinical		 - 8.5 hours for 7 weeks
- 4.5 hours for 1 week
- 6 hours for 4 weeks
- 7 hours for 4 weeks
- 6 hours for 2 weeks
- 14 hours for 2 weeks
- 8 hours for 6 weeks		 Total Lecture hours: 64

Total Skills Lab Hours: 52

Total Clinical Hours: 48
     

VN 102: PHARMACOLOGY

4.5 Units / 54 Hours
This course is designed to introduce students to the principles, practice, and legal aspects of pharmacology that are essential for students to function competently. The students will learn how to safely apply methods and computational skills for preparation and administration of medication as well as effective management of drug therapy.
Part-time: Lecture: - 4 hours for 6 weeks
- 5 hours for 6 weeks		 Total Lecture hours: 54
Full-time: Lecture: - 1 hour for 7 weeks
- 2.5 hours for 8 weeks
- 3 hours for 9 weeks		 Total Lecture hours: 54
     

VN 103: MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING I

11.0 Units / 292 Hours
This course is designed to give the students basic knowledge in health assessment, pain management, diagnostic testing, intravenous fluid administration, electrolyte, and acid base balance. The students will learn how to properly apply these nursing processes in the care of clients with anesthesia, surgeries, and immune disorders.
Part-time: Lecture

Skills-lab
Clinical		 - 5 hours for 8 weeks
- 6 hours for 4 weeks
- 3 hours for 12 weeks
- 16 hours for 12 weeks		 Total Lecture hours: 64
Total Skills Lab Hours: 36
Total Clinical Hours: 192
Full-time: Lecture

Skills-lab
Clinical		 - 8.5 hours for 7 weeks
- 4.5 hours for 1 week
- 12.5 hours for 8 weeks
- 16 hours for 8 weeks		 Total Lecture hours: 64
Total Skills Lab Hours: 100
Total Clinical Hours: 128
     

VN 104: MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING II

11.0 Units / 292 Hours
This course is designed to build upon the application & skills learned in VN 103. The students correlate and further utilize the nursing process in the care of clients with oncologicial, respiratory, cardiovascular, perivascular, hematologic, lymphatic, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, and urinary disorders.
Part-time: Lecture

Skills-lab
Clinical		 - 5 hours for 8 weeks
- 6 hours for 4 weeks
- 3 hours for 12 weeks
- 16 hours for 12 weeks		 Total Lecture hours: 64
Total Skills Lab Hours: 36
Total Clinical Hours: 192
Full-time: Lecture

Skills-lab
Clinical		 - 8.5 hours for 7 weeks
- 4.5 hours for 1 week
- 12.5 hours for 8 weeks
- 16 hours for 8 weeks		 Total Lecture hours: 64
Total Skills Lab Hours: 100
Total Clinical Hours: 128
     

VN 105: MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING III

11.0 Units / 292 Hours
This course is designed to build upon the application & skills learned in VN 104. The students 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.
Part-time: Lecture

Skills-lab
Clinical		 - 5 hours for 8 weeks
- 6 hours for 4 weeks
- 3 hours for 12 weeks
- 16 hours for 12 weeks		 Total Lecture hours: 64
Total Skills Lab Hours: 36
Total Clinical Hours: 192
Full-time: Lecture

Skills-lab
Clinical		 - 8.5 hours for 7 weeks
- 4.5 hours for 1 week
- 12.5 hours for 8 weeks
- 16 hours for 8 weeks		 Total Lecture hours: 64
Total Skills Lab Hours: 100
Total Clinical Hours: 128
     

VN 106: MATERNITY NURSING

6.5 Units / 136 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.
Part-time: Lecture
Skills-lab
Clinical		 - 8 hours for 6 weeks
- 4 hours for 4 weeks
- 12 hours for 6 weeks		 Total Lecture hours: 48
Total Skills Lab Hours: 16
Total Clinical Hours: 72
Full-time: Lecture

Skills-lab
Clinical		 - 15 hours for 3 weeks
- 3 hours for 1 week
- 4 hours for 4 weeks
- 16 hours for 3 weeks
- 24 hours for 1 week		 Total Lecture hours: 48
Total Skills Lab Hours: 16
Total Clinical Hours: 72
     

VN 107: PEDIATRIC NURSING

6.5 Units / 136 Hours
This course is designed to provide the students opportunities to apply the nursing process in nursing care management involving children from infancy through adolescence.
Part-time: Lecture
Skills-lab

Clinical		 - 8 hours for 6 weeks
- 4 hours for 4 weeks
- 2 hours for 2 weeks
- 12 hours for 6 weeks		 Total Lecture hours: 48
Total Skills Lab Hours: 16
Total Clinical Hours: 72
Full-time: Lecture

Skills-lab
Clinical		 - 15 hours for 3 weeks
- 3 hours for 1 week
- 4 hours for 4 weeks
- 16 hours for 3 weeks
- 24 hours for 1 week		 Total Lecture hours: 48
Total Skills Lab Hours: 16
Total Clinical Hours: 72
     

VN 108: GERIATRICS NURSING

1.0 Unit / 22 Hours
This course is designed to apply the nursing process in the care of older clients afflicted with common diseases of the elderly.
Part-time: Lecture
Clinical		 - 6 hours for 1 week
- 16 hours for 1 week		 Total Lecture hours: 6
Total Clinical Hours: 16
Full-time: Lecture
Clinical		 - 6 hours for 1 week
- 16 hours for 1 week		 Total Lecture hours: 6
Total Clinical Hours: 16
     

VN 109: PROFESSIONALISM, LEADERSHIP, & SUPERVISION

4.0 Units / 44 Hours
This course is designed to give the students basic knowledge in professionalism, leadership and supervision.
Part-time: Lecture
Clinical		 - 6 hours for 2 weeks
- 16 hours for 2 weeks		 Total Lecture hours: 12
Total Clinical Hours: 32
Full-time: Lecture
Clinical		 - 6 hours for 2 weeks
- 16 hours for 2 weeks		 Total Lecture hours: 12
Total Clinical Hours: 32
(f) School Hours of Operation
  1. Mondays to Sundays from 8am to 5pm;
  2. (Schedule for VN Nightclasses from 6pm-10pm)

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
 
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Day
President's Day
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
New Year's Eve

 
1149 W. 190th St., Suite 2000
Gardena, CA 90248
Phone: 310-834-3065; 310-834-1308
Fax: 310-834-6236
Copyright © Trinity Vocational Center, all rights reserved Website design by MK Multimedia