VNSG1161
Clinical – Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Lecture Hrs = 0, Lab Hrs = 0, External Lab = 6, Insurance Fee Pre/Co-requisite: BIOL 2404, (B or Better) Corequisite: VNSG 1226, VNSG 1304, VNSG 1423, VNSG 1429
VNSG1219
Leadership and Professional Development
Study of the importance of professional growth. Topics include the role of the licensed vocational nurse in the multidisciplinary health care team, professional organizations, and community education. Lecture Hrs = 2, Lab Hrs = 1, Testing Fee Prerequisite: HITT 1305, VNSG 1227, VNSG 1234, VNSG 1331, VNSG 1360, VNSG 1432 Corequisite: VNSG 1330, VNSG 2361, VNSG 2431
VNSG1226
Gerontology
Overview of the normal physical, psychosocial, and cultural aspects of the aging process. Addresses common disease processes of aging. Exploration of attitudes toward care of the older adult. This course will run concurrently with VNSG 1432. Lecture Hrs = 2, Lab Hrs = 0 Prerequisite: BIOL 2404 (B or better), VNSG 1423, VNSG 1304, VNSG 1331, VNSG 1227, VNSG 1161 Co-requisite: HITT 1305, VNSG 1429, VNSG 1234, VNSG 1432, VNSG 1360
VNSG1227
Essentials of Medication Administration
General principles of medication administration including determination of dosage, preparation, safe administration, and documentation of multiple forms of drugs. Instruction includes various systems of measurement. Lecture Hrs = 0, Lab Hrs = 4, Pre/Co-requisite: BIOL 2404, (B or Better) Corequisite: VNSG 1161, VNSG 1304, VNSG 1331, VNSG 1423
VNSG1234
Pediatrics
Study of childhood diseases and childcare from infancy through adolescence. Focus on the care of the well and the ill child utilizing the nursing process. This course will run concurrently with VNSG 1429. Lecture Hrs = 2, Lab Hrs = 0 Prerequisite: BIOL 2404, (B or Better), VNSG 1161, VNSG1226, VNSG1304, VNSG 1423, VNSG 1429 Co/Prerequisite: HITT 1305, VNSG 1227, VNSG 1331, VNSG 1360, VNSG 1432
VNSG1304
Foundations of Nursing
Introduction to the nursing profession including history, standards of practice, legal and ethical issues, and role of the vocational nurse. Topics include mental health, therapeutic communication, cultural and spiritual diversity, nursing process, and holistic awareness. This course will also include introduction to the principles of nutrition. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 0, Pre/Corequisite: BIOL 2404, (B or Better) Corequisite: VNSG 1161, VNSG 1226, VNSG 1423, VNSG 1429
VNSG1330
Maternal-Neonatal Nursing
Utilization of the nursing process in the assessment and management of the childbearing family. Emphasis on the bio-psycho-socio-cultural needs of the family during the phases of pregnancy, childbirth, and the neonatal period including abnormal conditions. This course will also include disorders of the female reproductive system. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 0 Prerequisite: HITT 1305, VNSG 1227, VNSG 1234, VNSG 1331, VNSG 1360, VNSG 1432 Corequisite: VNSG 1219, VNSG 2361, VNSG 2431
VNSG1331
Pharmacology
Fundamentals of medications and their diagnostic, therapeutic, and curative effects. Includes nursing interventions utilizing the nursing process. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 0 Pre/Corequisite: BIOL 2404 (B or Better) Co-requisite: VNSG 1161, VNSG 1227, VNSG 1304, VNSG 1423
VNSG1360
Clinical – Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Lecture Hrs = 0, Lab Hrs = 0, External Lab = 18, Insurance Fee. Prerequisite: VNSG 1161, VNSG 1226, VNSG 1304, VNSG 1432, VNSG 1402, VNSG 1429, BIOL 2404 (B or Better) Co-requisite: VNSG 1227, VNSG 1234, VNSG 1331, VNSG 1432, HITT 1305
VNSG1423
Basic Nursing Skills
Mastery of entry level nursing skills and competencies for a variety of health care settings. Utilization of the nursing process as the foundation for all nursing interventions. Lecture Hrs = 2, Lab Hrs = 6, Pre/Corequisite: BIOL 2404, (B or Better) Co-requisite: VNSG, 1161, VSNG 1226, VNSG 1304, VNSG 1429
VNSG1429
Medical-Surgical Nursing I
Application of the nursing process to the care of the adult patient experiencing medical-surgical conditions along the health-illness continuum in a variety of health care settings. This course will focus on the health care needs of the adult client with disorders of the respiratory, musculoskeletal, genitourinary/male reproductive integumentary, immune systems as well as cancer. Lecture Hrs = 4, Lab Hrs = 1, Testing Fee Prerequisite: BIOL 2404, (B or Better), VNSG 1423, VNSG 1304, VNSG 1331, VNSG 1227, VNSG 1161 Co-requisite: HITT 1305, VNSG 1226, VNSG 1234, VNSG 1432, VNSG 1360
VNSG1432
Medical-Surgical Nursing II
Continuation of Medical-Surgical Nursing I with application of the nursing process to the care of the adult patient experiencing medical-surgical conditions along the health-illness continuum in a variety of health care settings. This course will focus on the health care needs of the adult patient with disorders of the endocrine, gastrointestinal, nervous, cardiovascular, eye and ear, genitourinary systems, and fluid and electrolytes. Lecture Hrs = 3, Lab Hrs = 2, Testing Fee Prerequisite: VNSG 1423, VNSG 1304, VNSG 1226, VNSG 1429, BIOL 2404 (B or Better); VNSG 1161 Corequisite: HITT 1305, VNSG 1331; VNSG 1227, VNSG 1234, VNSG 1360
VNSG2361
Clinical – Licensed Practical / Vocational Nurse Training
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. Lecture Hrs = 0, Lab Hrs = 0, External Lab = 15, Insurance, Testing Fee Prerequisite: HITT 1305, VNSG 1227, VNSG 1234, VNSG 1331, VNSG 1360, and VNSG 1432 Co-requisite: VNSG 1219, VNSG 1330, VNSG 2431
VNSG2431
Advanced Nursing Skills
Mastery of advanced level nursing skills and competencies in a variety of health care settings utilizing the nursing process as a problem-solving tool. Lecture Hrs = 4, Lab Hrs = 1 Prerequisite: VNSG 1227, VNSG 1234, VNSG 1331, VNST 1360, VNSG 1432, HITT 1305 Pre/Co-requisite: VNSG 1219, VNSG 1330, VNSG 2361