This foundational course introduces students to the core principles of vocational nursing, including basic nursing care, communication skills, and clinical reasoning. Emphasis is placed on holistic client-centered care, communication, professionalism, safety, and evidence-based practice. Students will learn fundamental nursing skills and apply theoretical knowledge in laboratory and clinical settings, developing essential psychomotor skills and beginning clinical reasoning. A materials fee of $125.00-$150.00 is required for this course. Limitation on Enrollment: Acceptance to the Vocational Nursing Program.
Recent sections
Fall 2026 · 5 sections
Aug 31 – Dec 18
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2884Class #0304702
Days & timeWe Th · 8:00 AM – 12:50 PMMo Tu · 7:00 AM – 3:05 PMFr · 7:00 AM – 3:05 PM
LocationNursing Building 8Vibra Rehabilitation Hosp RABusiness Building 8
InstructorHernandez, Mitzy M., Jove, Agnes F., Osisanya, Olufemi
2886Class #0304703
Days & timeWe Th · 8:00 AM – 12:50 PMMo Tu · 7:00 AM – 3:05 PMFr · 7:00 AM – 3:05 PM
LocationNursing Building 8Willow Springs Healthcare Ctr SPRGBusiness Building 8
InstructorHernandez, Mitzy M., Rodriguez, Rebeca C., Morales, Nykole R.
2892Class #0304704
Days & timeWe Th · 8:00 AM – 12:50 PMMo Tu · 7:00 AM – 3:05 PMFr · 7:00 AM – 3:05 PM
LocationNursing Building 8Palm Springs Premier Care CAREBusiness Building 8
InstructorHernandez, Mitzy M., Lawrence, Trisha C., STAFF, Cod
2894Class #0304705
Days & timeWe Th · 8:00 AM – 12:50 PMMo Tu · 7:00 AM – 3:05 PMFr · 7:00 AM – 3:05 PM
LocationNursing Building 8MONT PALMBusiness Building 8
InstructorHernandez, Mitzy M., Sullivan, William B., Fauscette, Brooke N.
3124Class #0304706
Days & timeWe Th · 8:00 AM – 12:50 PMMo Tu · 7:00 AM – 3:05 PMFr · 7:00 AM – 3:05 PM
LocationNursing Building 8Desert Springs Hlthcare/Rehab REHBBusiness Building 8