General Information
"Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) provide basic bedside nursing
care to clients under the direction of a physician or registered nurse.
The LVN utilizes scientific and technical expertise and manual skills.
Duties within the scope of practice of an LVN typically include, but are
not limited to, provision of basic hygienic and nursing care, measurement
of vital signs, basic client assessment, documentation, performance of
prescribed medical treatments, and with separate Board certification,
the administration of prescribed medications and performance of non-medicated
intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal." (From California Board
of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians)
The LVN Program
The Butte College Vocational Nursing program is a state approved program
which provides the courses necessary for a student to apply for licensure
as a vocational nurse. The curriculum includes the equivalent of three
academic semesters of nursing theory and supervised clinical practicum.
Selection Process
A complete description of the selection process can be obtained in the
current application packet available from the nursing department.
Prerequisites for Enrollment
General
Academic
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ENGL 2 Reading and Composition
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*MATH 108 Beginning Algebra or placement on Butte College Assessment
Test at math Level IV.
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*BIOL 20 Human Anatomy
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FN 50 Nutrition and Diet Therapy OR FN 2 Basic Nutrition
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*BIOL 21 Human Physiology
Courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. The prerequisities listed above may be "in progress" at the time of application.
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