VNSG 1126 Gerontology
1 Hour (1-0-0)
This course is an overview of the normal physical, psychosocial,
and cultural aspects of the aging process including
common disease processes of aging and exploration of
attitudes toward care of the older adult.
VNSG 1136 Mental Health
1 Hour (1-0-0)
This course is an introduction to the principles and theories
of positive mental health and human behaviors, including
emotional responses, coping mechanisms, and therapeutic
communication skills.
VNSG 1219 Leadership and Professional Development
2 Hours (2-0-0)
This course is a study of the importance of professional
growth and development of added nursing skills. Topics
will include the role of the licensed vocational nurse in the
multi-disciplinary health care team, professional organizations,
and continuing education.
VNSG 1230 Maternal-Neonatal Nursing
2 Hours (2-0-0)
This course covers the utilization of the nursing process in
the assessment and management of the childbearing family.
Emphasis will be on the bio-psycho-socio-cultural
needs of the family during the phases of pregnancy, childbirth,
and the neonatal period including abnormal conditions.
VNSG 1234 Pediatrics
2 Hours (2-0-0)
This course is a study of childhood diseases and childcare
from infancy through adolescence. The focus is on the care
of the well and the ill child utilizing the nursing process.
VNSG 1238 Mental Illness
2 Hours (2-0-0)
This course is a study of human behavior with emphasis on
emotional and mental abnormalities and modes of treatment
incorporating the nursing process.
VNSG 1304 Foundations of Nursing I
3 Hours (3-0-0)
This course is an introduction to the nursing profession
including history, standards of practice, legal and ethical
issues, and the role of the vocational nurse. Topics will
include mental health, therapeutic communication, cultural
and spiritual diversity, nursing process, and holistic
awareness.
VNSG 1420 Anatomy and Physiology for Allied Health
4 Hours (3-2-0)
This course is an introduction to the normal structure and
function of the body including an understanding of the
relationship of body systems in maintaining homeostasis.
VNSG 1423 Basic Nursing Skills
4 Hours (2-6-0)
This course is a mastery of entry level nursing skills and
competencies for a variety of health care settings. The
nursing process will be utilized as the foundation of all
nursing interventions.
VNSG 1509 Nursing in Health and Illness II
5 Hours (4-3-0)
This course is an introduction to common health problems
requiring medical and surgical interventions.
VNSG 2362 Clinical III
3 Hours (0-0-13)
This course is 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.
VNSG 2431 Advanced Nursing Skills
4 Hours (2-6-0)
This course is a mastery of advanced level nursing skills
and competencies in a variety of health care settings utilizing
the nursing process as a problem-solving tool.
VNSG 2460 Clinical I
4 Hours (0-0-18)
This course is 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.
VNSG 2461 Clinical II
4 Hours (0-0-12)
This course is 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. |
