Austin Community College
Spring 2007 - ALL COURSES

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Updated: 05/29/2007 13:42:11


VOCATIONAL NURSING

CLASSROOM 
12 Week Session January 16 - April 16
VNSG 2331 Advanced Nursing Skills

P+	[9/10]	45123	Lec	002	EVC	8362	W	 8:00am -  3:00pm	OH McCrary-Marshall, Sandra
			Lab	002	EVC	8248	W	12:00pm -  3:00pm	   
Synonyms 45123, 45124, 45125 and 45122 are live interactive video classes. Instructor 
may be at either site for class meetings.
P+	[7/10]	45125	Lec	007	EVC	8362	W	 8:00am -  3:00pm	OH Nelson, Shelley
			Lab	007	EVC	8242	W	12:00pm -  3:00pm	   
Synonyms 45125, 45124, 45123 and 45122 are live interactive video classes. Instructor 
may be at either site for class meetings.
P+	[6/10]	49547	Lec	006	EVC	8362	W	 8:00am -  3:00pm	OH Dudley, Stacy
			Lab	006	EVC	TBA	W	12:00pm -  3:00pm	   
P+	[6/10]	49548	Lec	008	EVC	8362	W	 8:00am -  3:00pm	OH Miller, Kimberly
			Lab	008	EVC	TBA	W	12:00pm -  3:00pm	   
P+	[6/10]	45124	Lec	003	FBG	TBA	W	 8:00am - 12:00pm	OH Jordan, Kathryn
			Lab	003	FBG	TBA	W	12:00pm -  3:00pm	   
Synonyms 45124, 45125,45122 and 45123 are live interactive video classes. Instructor 
may be at either site for class meetings.
P+	[6/10]	45122	Lec	001	FBG	TBA	W	 8:00am -  3:00pm	OH Miller, Linda
			Lab	001	FBG	TBA	W	12:00pm -  3:00pm	   
Synonyms 45122, 45123, 45124 AND 45125 are live interactive video classes. Instructor 
may be at either site for class meetings.


16 Week Session January 16 - May 13
VNSG 1160 Clinical - Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Training: Introductory
P+	[6/10]	48534	Cln	001	EVC	HOSP	F	                 	OH McCrary-Marshall, Sandra
P+	[7/10]	48535	Cln	002	EVC	HOSP	F	                 	OH Hall, Yolanda
P+	[8/10]	48536	Cln	003	EVC	HOSP	F	                 	OH Belk, Shirley
P+	[5/10]	48537	Cln	004	EVC	HOSP	F	                 	OH Rickel, Martha
P+	[8/10]	12314	Cln	005	EVC	HOSP	F	                 	OH Nelson, Shelley
VNSG 1219 Leadership and Professional Development
P+	[24/40]	48538	Lec	001	EVC	8107	T	 8:00am -  9:50am	OH Fletcher, Paige
VNSG 1230 Maternal-Neonatal Nursing
P+	[24/40]	48540	Lec	001	EVC	8107	T	10:00am - 11:50am	OH Samford, Sally
VNSG 1234 Pediatrics
P+	[24/40]	48542	Lec	001	EVC	8107	T	 1:00pm -  2:50pm	OH Murphy, Mary
VNSG 1304 Foundations of Nursing
P+	[32/40]	48544	Lec	002	EVC	8105	Th	 8:00am - 11:00am	OH Hall, Yolanda
VNSG 1400 Nursing in Health and Illness I
P+	[9/10]	48545	Lec	001	EVC	8111	W	 8:00am - 11:50am	OH Hall, Yolanda
			Lab	001	EVC	8111	W	 1:00pm -  1:50pm	   
P+	[8/10]	48546	Lec	002	EVC	8111	W	 8:00am - 11:50am	OH McCrary-Marshall, Sandra
			Lab	002	EVC	8111	W	 1:00pm -  1:50pm	   
P+	[9/10]	48547	Lec	003	EVC	8111	W	 8:00am - 11:50am	OH Rickel, Martha
			Lab	003	EVC	8111	W	 1:00pm -  1:50pm	   
P+	[8/10]	48548	Lec	004	EVC	8111	W	 8:00am - 11:50am	OH Recek, Patricia
			Lab	004	EVC	8111	W	 1:00pm -  1:50pm	   
VNSG 1423 Basic Nursing Skills
P+	[9/10]	48549	Lec	001	EVC	8106	T	 8:00am - 10:50am	OH Hall, Yolanda
			Lab	001	EVC	8248	T	12:00pm -  3:50pm	   
P+	[9/10]	48550	Lec	002	EVC	8106	T	 8:00am - 10:50am	OH Rickel, Martha
			Lab	002	EVC	8242	T	12:00pm -  3:50pm	   
P+	[8/10]	48551	Lec	003	EVC	8106	T	 8:00am - 10:50am	OH McCrary-Marshall, Sandra
			Lab	003	EVC	8248	T	12:00pm -  3:50pm	   
P+	[8/10]	48552	Lec	004	EVC	8106	T	 8:00am - 10:50am	OH Shelton, Mary
			Lab	004	EVC	8242	T	12:00pm -  3:50pm	   
VNSG 1461 Clinical - Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Training: Intermediate
P+	[7/10]	48553	Cln	001	EVC	HOSP	ThF	 7:00am -  3:00pm	OH Almasy, Nina
P+	[7/10]	48554	Cln	002	EVC	HOSP	ThF	 7:00am -  3:00pm	OH Scott, Tiffany
P+	[6/10]	48555	Cln	003	EVC	HOSP	ThF	 7:00am -  3:00pm	OH Harris, Robert
P+	[7/10]	48556	Cln	004	EVC	HOSP	ThF	 7:00am -  3:00pm	OH Wood, Glenn
P+	[0/10]	48557	Cln	005	EVC	HOSP	ThF	 7:00am -  3:00pm	OH Nelson, Shelley
P+	[6/8]	49494	Cln	006	FBG	HOSP	ThF	                 	OH Miller, Linda
P+	[6/8]	49495	Cln	007	FBG	HOSP	ThF	                 	OH Cluck, Karen
VNSG 1509 Nursing in Health and Illness II
P+	[27/40]	48558	Lec	007	EVC	8362	T	 8:00am -  1:50pm	OH Benton, Kristin
Synonyms 48558,49496 and 449497 are live interactive video classes. Instructor may 
be at either site for class meetings.
P+	[12/40]	45296	Lec	001	FBG	TBA	T	 8:00am -  1:50pm	OH Miller, Linda
VNSG 2331 Advanced Nursing Skills
P+	[0/8]	49496	Lec	004	FBG	5B	T	 8:00am -  3:00pm	   Staff
			Lab	004	FBG	TBA	TBA	                 	   
P+	[0/8]	49497	Lec	005	FBG	5B	T	 8:00am -  3:00pm	   Staff
			Lab	005	FBG	TBA	TBA	                 	   
VNSG 2463 Clinical - Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Training: Maternal-Child and Leadership
P+	[9/10]	48559	Cln	001	EVC	HOSP	WTh	 7:00am -  3:00pm	OH Samford, Sally
P+	[8/10]	48560	Cln	002	EVC	HOSP	WTh	 7:00am -  3:00pm	OH Murphy, Mary
P+	[7/10]	48561	Cln	003	EVC	HOSP	WTh	 7:00am -  3:00pm	OH Fletcher, Paige
P+	[0/10]	48562	Cln	004	EVC	HOSP	WTh	 7:00am -  3:00pm	   Staff


DISTANCE LEARNING 
8 Week Session January 16 - March 11
VNSG 1115 Disease Control and Prevention
P+	[20/40]	45116	OPC	001	PCM	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Recek, Patricia
45116 - Internet access required. P. Recek, 223.5779, patr@austincc.edu Attend MANDATORY 
onsite orientation on Wed 1/17 2-4 pm at EVC 8307. Two mandatory onsite test dates 
TBA. 


Course Descriptions All Courses 
VNSG 1115 Disease Control and Prevention
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; handwashing and standard precautions for blood and body fluid; and, purposes and types of isolation. Prerequisite: BIOL 2404, HPRS 1206 and HPRS 2300.

VNSG 1160 Clinical - Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Training: Introductory
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. Provides the beginning vocational nursing student clinical opportunities to practice therapeutic communication skills and basic nursing skills within the framework of the nursing process. The basic concepts of critical thinking and beginning caring behaviors are emphasized as the student explores the roles of the vocational nurse. Clinical emphasis is directed toward providing basic care of the elderly client. Prerequisite: BIOL 2404, HPRS 1206 and HPRS 2300. Corequisite: VNSG 1400 and VNSG 1423.

VNSG 1219 Leadership and Professional Development
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. Prerequisite: VNSG 1510 and VNSG 2462. Corequisite: VNSG 1230, VNSG 1234 and VNSG 2463.

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. Prerequisite: VNSG 1510 and VNSG 2462. Corequisite: VNSG 1219, VNSG 1234 and VNSG 2463.

VNSG 1234 Pediatrics
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. Prerequisite: VNSG 1510 and VNSG 2462. Corequisite: VNSG 1219, VNSG 1230 and VNSG 2463.

VNSG 1304 Foundations of Nursing
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. Prerequisite: BIOL 2404, HPRS 1206 and HPRS 2300.

VNSG 1400 Nursing in Health and 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. 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. Prerequisite: BIOL 2404, HPRS 1206 and HPRS 2300. Corequisite: VNSG 1423 and VNSG 1160.

VNSG 1423 Basic Nursing Skills
Mastery of entry level nursing skills and competencies for a variety of health care settings. Utilization of the nursing process for all nursing interventions. Prerequisite: BIOL 2404, HPRS 1206 and HPRS 2300. Corequisite: VNSG 1400 and VNSG 1160.

VNSG 1461 Clinical - Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Training: Intermediate
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. Provides the vocational nursing student clinical opportunities to utilize the nursing process to implement therapeutic nursing interventions in the care of middle aged and elderly persons having common health care problems. The roles of the vocational nurse and the concepts of critical thinking and caring are emphasized. Prerequisite: VNSG 1304, VNSG 1400, VNSG 1115, VNSG 1423, VNSG 1160. Corequisite: VNSG 1509 and VNSG 2331.

VNSG 1509 Nursing in Health and Illness II
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, the adaptation to internal and external influences. Prerequisite: VNSG 1304, VNSG 1400, VNSG 1115, VNSG 1423, VNSG 1160. Corequisite: VNSG 1461 and VNSG 2331.

VNSG 2331 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. Prerequisite: VNSG 1304, VNSG 1400, VNSG 1115, VNSG 1423, and VNSG 1160. Corequisite: VNSG 1509 and VNSG 1461.

VNSG 2463 Clinical - Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Training: Maternal-Child and Leadership
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. Provides the vocational nursing student clinical opportunities to care for children and the childbearing family in acute care and community settings while utilizing therapeutic communication skills and therapeutic nursing interventions. The vocational nursing role of coordinator of care is expanded as the student develops beginning leadership and management skills in selected clinical environments. The concepts of critical thinking and caring are emphasized. Prerequisite: VNSG 1510 and VNSG 2462. Corequisite: VNSG 1219, VNSG 1230 and VNSG 1234.