Temple College — Nursing Programs

Curriculum Outline for Vocational Nursing

Academic Year 2025–2026

General Requirements

Progression & Completion

To progress in the program, students must pass both the theory and clinical components. A minimum grade of C (75%) or higher is required in all courses to earn a Certificate of Completion in Vocational Nursing.

Prerequisites

Prerequisites Must be completed and graded before applying
Prerequisites
Course Title
BIOL 2401 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
BIOL 2402 Human Anatomy & Physiology II

Program Courses

Summer

1st Semester

First semester
Course Title
VNSG 1301 Mental Health & Mental Illness
VNSG 1204 Foundations of Nursing Practice
VNSG 1260 Clinical – LVN Training I
VNSG 1423 Basic Nursing Skills

Fall

2nd Semester

Second semester
Course Title
VNSG 1330 Maternal-Neonatal Nursing
VNSG 1509 Nursing in Health and Illness II
VNSG 1460 Clinical – LVN Training II
VNSG 2331 Advanced Nursing Skills

Spring

3rd Semester

Third semester
Course Title
VNSG 1119 Leadership and Professional Development
VNSG 1234 Pediatrics
VNSG 2461 Clinical – LVN Training III
VNSG 2510 Nursing in Health and Illness III

Pathway to Licensure

Complete Prerequisites
BIOL 2401 & 2402
Complete Program
3 Semesters
Earn Certificate
Level II
Apply for
NCLEX-PN Exam
Licensed Vocational
Nurse (LVN)

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