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    AH 71 - Licensed Vocational Nursing

    Recent Professors
    Raquel McVeigh, Melissa Gong, Dean Peralta, Maggie Pereyra-Gutierrez, Maria Inez Auburt, Kathleen Blount Robertson
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    12.5
    Prerequisite
    Acceptance to the Gavilan LVN program, separate application required
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of AH 71
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Course is designed to provide a basic introduction to patient care within the role of the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN). Emphasizes nursing fundamentals including principles and skills necessary for safe, effective care. Content includes introduction to health care and nursing, effective communication, client rights and needs, ethics, legal and cultural considerations, asepsis, personal care & hygiene, safety, pain & comfort, medication administration and wound care. Prerequisites: Acceptance to the Gavilan LVN program, separate application required.
    Usually Held
    Mon Thu 8:30am–12:10pm, Tue Wed 6:30am–4:45pm, Wed Thu 7:30am–11:20am