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VNSG 1219 - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Study of the importance of professional growth. Topics include the role of the LVN in the multidisciplinary healthcare team, professional organizations, continuing education, delegating authority, resume writing, and job interviewing.
Study of the importance of professional growth. Topics include the role of the LVN in the multidisciplinary healthcare team, professional organizations, continuing education, delegating authority, resume writing, and job interviewing.
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 2
Lecture hours: 32.0
VNSG 1227 - 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.
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.
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 2
Lecture hours: 32.0
VNSG 1230 - 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.
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.
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 2
Lecture hours: 32.0
VNSG 1234 - 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.
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.
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 2
Lecture hours: 32.0
VNSG 1323 - 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. Related aspects of nutrition, pharmacology, and medical terminology included.
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. Related aspects of nutrition, pharmacology, and medical terminology included.
Lab fees apply
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 80.0
Lab hours: 32.0
VNSG 1331 - PHARMACOLOGY
Fundamentals of medications and their diagnostic, therapeutic, and curative effects. Includes nursing interventions associated with the various pharmacotherapeutic agents.
Fundamentals of medications and their diagnostic, therapeutic, and curative effects. Includes nursing interventions associated with the various pharmacotherapeutic agents.
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture hours: 48.0
VNSG 1360 - CLINICAL I
This course provides clinical experience in fundamental nursing skills. The nursing process is applied to provide individualized care designed to meet a client's particular needs. The geriatric client is the focus of care.
This course provides clinical experience in fundamental nursing skills. The nursing process is applied to provide individualized care designed to meet a client's particular needs. The geriatric client is the focus of care.
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Clinical Hours: 240.0
VNSG 1363 - CLINICAL II - SPRING ADMISSION
This course is offered in the summer semester for the January admission class. It provides a continuation of Clinical I with the emphasis on utilizing the nursing process in providing individualized care of the client in all stages of development. The principles of safety in medication administration and other care are closely monitored.
This course is offered in the summer semester for the January admission class. It provides a continuation of Clinical I with the emphasis on utilizing the nursing process in providing individualized care of the client in all stages of development. The principles of safety in medication administration and other care are closely monitored.
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Clinical Hours: 240.0
VNSG 1400 - NURSING IN HEALTH & ILLNESS I
Introduction to general principles of growth and development, primary health care needs of the client across the life span, and therapeutic nursing interventions.
Introduction to general principles of growth and development, primary health care needs of the client across the life span, and therapeutic nursing interventions.
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture hours: 80.0
VNSG 1420 - ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY FOR ALLIED HEALTH
Introduction to the normal structure and function of the body, including an understanding of body systems in maintaining homeostasis. Principles of microbiology also included.
Introduction to the normal structure and function of the body, including an understanding of body systems in maintaining homeostasis. Principles of microbiology also included.
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture hours: 64.0
VNSG 1463 - CLINICAL II - FALL ADMISSION
This course is offered in the spring semester for the August admission class. It provides a continuation of Clinical I with the emphasis on utilizing the nursing process in providing individualized care of the client in all stages of development. The principles of safety in medication administration and other care are closely monitored.
This course is offered in the spring semester for the August admission class. It provides a continuation of Clinical I with the emphasis on utilizing the nursing process in providing individualized care of the client in all stages of development. The principles of safety in medication administration and other care are closely monitored.
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 4
Clinical Hours: 336.0
VNSG 1509 - NURSING IN HEALTH & ILLNESS II
Introduction to common health problems requiring medical and surgical interventions.
Introduction to common health problems requiring medical and surgical interventions.
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 5
Lecture hours: 80.0
VNSG 2360 - CLINICAL III - FALL ADMISSION
This course is offered in the summer semester for the August admission class. It assists the student in the continued development of their knowledge and skill in the role and functions of the vocational nurse. It provides learning experiences in the clinical setting focusing on further refinement of the nursing process in caring for clients exhibiting health-illness continuum through the life span.
This course is offered in the summer semester for the August admission class. It assists the student in the continued development of their knowledge and skill in the role and functions of the vocational nurse. It provides learning experiences in the clinical setting focusing on further refinement of the nursing process in caring for clients exhibiting health-illness continuum through the life span.
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 3
Clinical Hours: 240.0
VNSG 2460 - CLINICAL III - SPRING ADMISSION
This course is offered in the fall semester for the January admission class. It assists the student in the continued development of their knowledge and skill in the role and functions of the vocational nurse. It provides learning experiences in the clinical setting focusing on further refinement of the nursing process in caring for clients exhibiting health-illness continuum through the life span.
This course is offered in the fall semester for the January admission class. It assists the student in the continued development of their knowledge and skill in the role and functions of the vocational nurse. It provides learning experiences in the clinical setting focusing on further refinement of the nursing process in caring for clients exhibiting health-illness continuum through the life span.
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 4
Clinical Hours: 336.0
VNSG 2510 - NURSING IN HEALTH & ILLNESS III
Continuation of Nursing in Health and Illness II. Further study of common medical-surgical health problems of the client.
Continuation of Nursing in Health and Illness II. Further study of common medical-surgical health problems of the client.
Grade Basis: L
Credit Hours: 5
Lecture hours: 80.0