Recent SemestersSummer 2026Class Size20 studentsCredits13PrerequisiteAH 102 and CNA/N 631 and CNA/N 632 and CNA/N 633 . Student must be accepted and enrolled into the VN program. and must have proof of a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent and must meet all health requirements for the program and must have a valid CA CNA certificate and must be 17 years old Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionThis course introduces students to the foundational concepts and skills necessary for entry-level vocational nursing practice in mental health and community care settings. Emphasizing patient-centered care across the lifespan, students will explore the principles of therapeutic communication, behavioral health, health promotion, and disease prevention within diverse populations. Through a combination of theory, clinical reasoning, and hands-on skills practice, students will learn to deliver safe, compassionate care while demonstrating professional behavior, cultural sensitivity, and collaboration as part of the healthcare team. This course supports the development of novice nurses prepared to function effectively in a variety of healthcare environments within the vocational nursing scope of practice. 