Nursing/Vocational (VNSG)

VNSG 1105  NCLEX-PN Review  1 Credit   (0 Lec, 3 Lab)  

This course covers the review of nursing knowledge and skills, study skills, stress management techniques, and test-taking strategies to prepare the graduate vocational nurse (GVN) to take the National Licensure Examination-Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN).
Prerequisite(s): VNSG 2431, VNSG 1509, VNSG 1331, VNSG 1260, VNSG 1261, Reading level 7, Writing level 7, Math level 8
Course Type: Technical

VNSG 1162  Clinical III - Practical Nurse  1 Credit   (0 Lec, 6 Lab)  

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. The clinical practice offers the student continued experience in the nursing care of adult medical surgical clients in a variety of clinical settings with a focus on gerontological nursing.
Prerequisite(s): Reading level 7, Writing level 7, Math level 8
Co-requisite(s): VNSG 1226  
Course Type: Technical

VNSG 1226  Gerontology  2 Credits   (2 Lec, 0 Lab)  

This course is an overview of the physical, psychosocial, and cultural aspects of the aging process which addresses disease processes of aging. The course also includes an exploration of perceptions toward care of the older adult.
Prerequisite(s): Reading level 7, Writing level 7, Math level 8
Co-requisite(s): VNSG 1162  
Course Type: Technical

VNSG 1260  Clinical I  2 Credits   (0 Lec, 8 Lab)  

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.
Prerequisite(s): admission to the VNSG program, Reading level 7, Writing level 7, Math level 8
Co-requisite(s): VNSG 2431  
Course Type: Technical

VNSG 1261  Clinical II - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nursing Training  2 Credits   (0 Lec, 8 Lab)  

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.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of all Level I courses in the VNSG program, Reading level 7, Writing level 7, Math level 8
Co-requisite(s): VNSG 1509  
Course Type: Technical

VNSG 1301  Mental Health and Mental Illness  3 Credits   (3 Lec, 0 Lab)  

This course includes factors influencing mental health and mental illness including personality development, human needs, common mental mechanisms, and factors influencing mental health and mental illness. The course also includes common mental disorders and related therapy.
Prerequisite(s): All Level 2 courses successfully completed in the VNSG program, Reading level 7, Writing level 7, Math level 8
Course Type: Technical

VNSG 1327  Essentials of Medication Administration  3 Credits   (2 Lec, 2 Lab)  

This course covers 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.
Prerequisite(s): Admission into the VNSG program, Reading level 7, Writing level 7, Math level 8
Course Type: Technical

VNSG 1330  Maternal-Neonatal Nursing  3 Credits   (3 Lec, 0 Lab)  

This course focuses on the study of the biological, psychological, and sociological concepts applicable to basic needs of the family including childbearing and neonatal care. The course utilizes the nursing process in the assessment and management of the childbearing family. Topics include physiological changes related to pregnancy, fetal development, and nursing care of the family during labor and delivery and the puerperium.
Prerequisite(s): successful completion of all Level 2 courses in the VNSG program, Reading level 7, Writing level 7, Math level 8
Co-requisite(s): VNSG 2161  
Course Type: Technical

VNSG 1331  Pharmacology  3 Credits   (2 Lec, 2 Lab)  

This course discusses the fundamentals of medications and their diagnostic, therapeutic, and curative effects. The course also includes nursing interventions utilizing the nursing process.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all Level I courses in the VNSG program, Reading level 7, Writing level 7, Math level 8
Course Type: Technical

VNSG 1334  Pediatrics  3 Credits   (3 Lec, 0 Lab)  

This course is the study of the care of the pediatric patient and family, during health and disease with an emphasis on growth and developmental needs utilizing the nursing process.
Prerequisite(s): successful completion of all Level 2 courses in the VNSG program, Reading level 7, Writing level 7, Math level 8
Co-requisite(s): VNSG 2161  
Course Type: Technical

VNSG 1423  Basic Nursing Skills  4 Credits   (3 Lec, 4 Lab)  

This course provides instruction for the mastery of basic nursing skills and competencies for a variety of health care settings using the nursing process as the foundation for all nursing interventions.
Prerequisite(s): Admission into the VNSG program, Reading level 7, Writing level 7, Math level 8
Course Type: Technical

VNSG 1509  Nursing in Health and Illness II  5 Credits   (4 Lec, 4 Lab)  

This course covers introduction to health problems requiring medical and surgical interventions.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all Level 1 courses in the Vocational Nursing program, Reading level 7, Writing level 7, Math level 8
Co-requisite(s): VNSG 1261  
Course Type: Technical

VNSG 2161  Clinical V - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training  1 Credit   (0 Lec, 6 Lab)  

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. The clinical practice offers the student experience in the nursing care of the maternal, newborn, and pediatric patients.
Prerequisite(s): successful completion of all Level 2 courses in the VNSG program, Reading level 7, Writing level 7, Math level 8
Co-requisite(s): VNSG 1330, VNSG 1334  
Course Type: Technical

VNSG 2431  Advanced Nursing Skills  4 Credits   (2 Lec, 6 Lab)  

This course provides instruction for the application of advanced level nursing skills and competencies in a variety of health care settings utilizing the nursing process as a problem-solving tool.
Prerequisite(s): admission to the VNSG program and VNSG 1423, Reading level 7, Writing level 7, Math level 8
Co-requisite(s): VNSG 1260  
Course Type: Technical