Austin Community College
Spring 2007 - ALL COURSES
Course Descriptions All Courses Classroom Courses Distance Learning Courses
Updated: 05/29/2007 13:42:11
VOCATIONAL NURSING
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
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.
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.