Austin Community College

FY 2008 Course Descriptions

Vocational Nursing

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VNSG 1115 DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (1-1-0). Study of the general principles of prevention of illness and disease, basic microbiology, and the maintenance of aseptic conditions. Topics will include characteristics of microorganisms; types of microorganisms; the "chain of infection"; the actions of pathogens in the body; body's defenses against infection; immune process; resistance and susceptibility to infection; infection and the nursing process; hand washing and standard precautions for blood and body fluid; and, purposes and types of isolation. Skills: P Prerequisites: BIOL 2404, HPRS 1206 and HPRS 2300. ( ) Course Type: W

VNSG 1160 CLINICAL - LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (LVN) TRAINING: INTRODUCTORY (1-0-4). 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. With emphasis on critical thinking and caring behaviors, the student is introduced to the role of the vocational nurse as provider of care, coordinator of care, and member of a profession. Clinical experiences provide the opportunity for students to apply foundational nursing concepts and basic nursing skills necessary to practice safe care of the elderly client. Insurance: $13.50Skills: P Prerequisites: BIOL 2404, HPRS 1206 and HPRS 2300. Corequisite: VNSG 1400 and VNSG 1423. ( ) Course Type: W

VNSG 1219 LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (2-2-0). Study of the importance of professional growth. Topics include the role of the licensed vocational nurse in the multi-disciplinary health care team, professional organizations, and continuing education. The course will also include content related to beginning leadership and management skills and legal and ethical concerns affecting the practice of vocational nursing and preparation for licensure. Skills: P Prerequisites: VNSG 1510 and VNSG 2462. Corequisite: VNSG 1230, VNSG 1234 and VNSG 2463. ( ) Course Type: W

VNSG 1230 MATERNAL-NEONATAL NURSING (2-2-0). 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. The student will utilize critical thinking and a systematic problem-solving approach to plan for the basic care needs of the childbearing family during the prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum periods. The student will also integrate the teaching needs of the childbearing family into the plan care. Skills: P Prerequisites: VNSG 1510 and VNSG 2462. Corequisite: VNSG 1219, VNSG 1234 and VNSG 2463. ( ) Course Type: W

VNSG 1234 PEDIATRICS (2-2-0). Study of childhood diseases and childcare from infancy through adolescence. Focuses on the care of well and ill child utilizing the nursing process. Disease processes are considered within the framework of the growth and development of the well and ill child. Emphasis is placed on learning the critical thinking skills required to provide nursing care to children and families experiencing acute, long-term and/or terminal illnesses. Skills: P Prerequisites: VNSG 1510 and VNSG 2462. Corequisite: VNSG 1219, VNSG 1230 and VNSG 2463. ( ) Course Type: W

VNSG 1304 FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING (3-3-0). Introduction to the nursing profession including history, standards of practice, legal and ethical issues and the role of the vocational nurse. Topics include the vocational nurse as provider of care, coordinator of care and member of a profession; mental health; therapeutic communication; cultural and spiritual diversity; introduction to the nursing process; elements of critical thinking; elements of caring behaviors; holistic awareness-human needs and stress and adaptation; elements of professional behavior to include accountability, responsibility, and honesty. Also included is an introduction to the client (patient) care team and the health care system: agencies, financing, and trends. Skills: P Prerequisites: BIOL 2404, HPRS 1206 and HPRS 2300. ( ) Course Type: W

VNSG 1400 NURSING IN HEALTH AND ILLNESS I (4-4-1). Introduction to general principles of growth and development, primary health care needs of the client across the life span, and therapeutic nursing interventions. Other topics will include concepts of health and illness, adjusting to loss, care of persons with chronic illnesses and rehabilitative needs, and an introduction to principles of health teaching. Skills: P Prerequisites: BIOL 2404, HPRS 1206 and HPRS 2300. Corequisite: VNSG 1423 and VNSG 1160. ( ) Course Type: W

VNSG 1423 BASIC NURSING SKILLS (4-3-4). 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. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.50Skills: P Prerequisites: BIOL 2404, HPRS 1206 and HPRS 2300. Corequisite: VNSG 1400 and VNSG 1160. ( ) Course Type: W

VNSG 1461 CLINICAL - LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (LVN) TRAINING: INTERMEDIATE (4-0-16). 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. With emphasis on critical thinking and caring behaviors, the student develops skills in the role of the vocational nurse as provider of care, coordinator of care and member of a profession. Clinical learning experiences provide opportunities for students to apply medical surgical theory and concepts and advanced nursing skills necessary to practice safe care of the middle aged and elderly client experiencing common healthcare problems. Insurance: $13.50Skills: P Prerequisites: VNSG 1304, VNSG 1400, VNSG 1115, VNSG 1423, VNSG 1160. Corequisite: VNSG 1509 and VNSG 2331. ( ) Course Type: W

VNSG 1509 NURSING IN HEALTH AND ILLNESS II (5-5-0). Introduction to common health problems requiring medical and surgical interventions. The course focuses on health promotion and health maintenance of middle-aged and elderly persons. Application of the nursing process and critical thinking skills to provide nursing care to diverse clients while offering opportunities for collaboration with members of the multidisciplinary health care team. Content includes common, but specific medical/surgical problems, sociological needs, and the adaptation to internal and external influences. Skills: P Prerequisites: VNSG 1304, VNSG 1400, VNSG 1115, VNSG 1423, and VNSG 1160. Corequisite: VNSG 1461 and VNSG 2331. ( ) Course Type: W

VNSG 1510 NURSING IN HEALTH AND ILLNESS III (5-5-0). This course is a continuation of Nursing in Health and Illness II. Further study of common medical-surgical problems of the young adult including concepts of mental illness. Incorporates knowledge of a systematic problem-solving framework and critical thinking skills necessary when providing nursing care for adults and making the transition from student to graduate vocational nurse. Emphasis will be placed on the vocational nurse roles of provider and coordinator of care. Skills: P Prerequisites: VNSG 1509, VNSG 2331, and VNSG 1461. Corequisite: VNSG 2462. ( ) Course Type: W

VNSG 2331 ADVANCED NURSING SKILLS (3-2-2). Mastery of advanced level nursing skills and competencies in a variety of health care settings utilizing the nursing process as a problem-solving tool. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.50Skills: P Prerequisites: VNSG 1304, VNSG 1400, VNSG 1115, VNSG 1423, and VNSG 1160. Corequisite: VNSG 1509 and VNSG 1461. ( ) Course Type: W

VNSG 2462 CLINICAL - LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (LVN) TRAINING: ADVANCED (4-0-16). 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. With emphasis on critical thinking and caring behaviors, the student integrates the skills of the vocational nurse as provider of care, coordinator of care, and member of a profession. Clinical experiences provide opportunities for the student to further apply medical surgical and mental illness concepts necessary to provide safe care of young adult and groups of clients and clients experiencing mental illness. Insurance: $13.50Skills: P Prerequisites: VNSG 1509, VNSG 2331, and VNSG 1461. Corequisite: VNSG 1510. ( ) Course Type: W

VNSG 2463 CLINICAL - LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (LVN) TRAINING: MATERNAL-CHILD AND LEADERSHIP (4-0-16). 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. With emphasis on critical thinking and caring behaviors, the student experiences the role of the vocational nurse in the obstetric and pediatric setting. Clinical experiences in acute care and community settings provide opportunities for the student to synthesize pediatric and obstetric concepts to provide safe care to children and the childbearing family. The vocational nursing role of coordinator of care is expanded as the student develops beginning leadership and management skills in selected clinical environments. Insurance: $13.50Skills: P Prerequisites: VNSG 1510 and VNSG 2462. Corequisite: VNSG 1219, VNSG 1230 and VNSG 1234. ( ) Course Type: W

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Course Descriptions as of August 21, 2008 02:30am
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