Austin Community College
Fall 2009 - ALL COURSES

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Updated: 01/27/2010 14:01:16


NURSING (VOCATIONAL )

CLASSROOM 
16 Week Session August 24 - December 13
VNSG 1219 Leadership and Professional Development

P+	[33/40]	43042	Lec	001	EVC	8125.	T	 8:00am -  9:50am	OH Almasy, Nina
VNSG 1230 Maternal-Neonatal Nursing
P+	[33/40]	43043	Lec	001	EVC	8125.	T	10:00am - 11:50am	OH McCrary-Marshall, Sandra
VNSG 1234 Pediatrics
P+	[33/40]	43044	Lec	001	EVC	8125.	T	 1:00pm -  2:50pm	OH Withrow, Anne
VNSG 1304 Foundations of Nursing
P+	[34/40]	43045	Lec	001	EVC	8362	Th	 8:00am - 11:00am	OH Benton, Kristin
43045 and 43953 are a live interactive course. Instructor may be at either site 
for class meetings.
P+	[14/20]	43953	Lec	002	FBG	5B	Th	 8:00am - 11:00am	OH Benton, Kristin
43953 and 43045 are a live interactive course. Instructor may be at either site 
for class meetings.
VNSG 1400 Nursing in Health and Illness I
P+	[9/10]	43046	Lec	003	EVC	8362	W	 8:00am - 11:50am	OH Benton, Kristin
			Lab	003	EVC	8362	W	 1:00pm -  2:00pm	   
P+	[10/10]	43047	Lec	004	EVC	8362	W	 8:00am - 11:50am	OH Hall, Yolanda
			Lab	004	EVC	8362	W	 1:00pm -  2:00pm	   
P+	[8/10]	43048	Lec	005	EVC	8362	W	 8:00am - 11:50am	OH Scott, Tiffany
			Lab	005	EVC	8362	W	 1:00pm -  2:00pm	   
P+	[9/10]	43049	Lec	006	EVC	8362	W	 8:00am - 11:50am	OH McCrary-Marshall, Sandra
			Lab	006	EVC	8362	W	 1:00pm -  2:00pm	   
P+	[9/10]	43954	Lec	001	FBG	5B	W	 8:00am - 11:50am	OH Jernigan, Georgia
			Lab	001	FBG	5B	W	 1:00pm -  2:00pm	   
P+	[5/10]	43955	Lec	002	FBG	5B	W	 8:00am - 11:50am	OH Jernigan, Georgia
			Lab	002	FBG	5B	W	 1:00pm -  2:00pm	   
VNSG 1423 Basic Nursing Skills
P+	[8/10]	43050	Lec	001	EVC	8362	T	 8:00am - 11:00am	OH Benton, Kristin
			Lab	001	EVC	8248	T	12:00pm -  4:00pm	   
P+	[9/10]	43051	Lec	002	EVC	8362	T	 8:00am - 11:00am	OH Hall, Yolanda
			Lab	002	EVC	8248	T	12:00pm -  4:00pm	   
P+	[7/10]	43052	Lec	003	EVC	8362	T	 8:00am - 11:00am	OH Scott, Tiffany
			Lab	003	EVC	8242	T	12:00pm -  4:00pm	   
P+	[7/10]	43053	Lec	004	EVC	8362	T	 8:00am - 11:00am	OH McCrary-Marshall, Sandra
			Lab	004	EVC	8248	T	12:00pm -  4:00pm	   
P+	[5/10]	43054	Lec	005	EVC	8362	T	 8:00am - 11:00am	OH Shelton, Mary
			Lab	005	EVC	8242	T	12:00pm -  4:00pm	   
P+	[8/10]	43956	Lec	006	FBG	5B	T	 8:00am - 11:00am	OH Jernigan, Georgia
			Lab	006	FBG	5B	T	12:00pm -  4:00pm	   
P+	[6/10]	43957	Lec	007	FBG	5B	T	 8:00am - 11:00am	OH Miller, Linda
			Lab	007	FBG	5B	T	12:00pm -  4:00pm	   
VNSG 1510 Nursing in Health and Illness III
P+	[29/40]	43056	Lec	002	EVC	9229	T	 8:00am -  2:00pm	OH Dudley, Stacy
VNSG 2462 Clinical - Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Training: Advanced
P+	[8/10]	43057	Cln	001	EVC	HOSP	TBA	                 	OH Dudley, Stacy
P+	[7/10]	43058	Cln	002	EVC	HOSP	TBA	                 	OH Cwik, Christine
P+	[7/10]	43059	Cln	003	EVC	HOSP	ThF	                 	OH Pellegrino, Valerie
P+	[7/10]	43060	Cln	005	EVC	HOSP	ThF	                 	OH Brimberry, Jennifer
VNSG 2463 Clinical - Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Training: Maternal-Child and Leadership
P+	[9/10]	43061	Cln	001	EVC	HOSP	WTh	                 	OH Almasy, Nina
P+	[9/10]	43062	Cln	002	EVC	HOSP	WTh	                 	OH McCrary-Marshall, Sandra
P+	[8/10]	43063	Cln	003	EVC	HOSP	WTh	                 	OH Withrow, Anne
P+	[7/10]	43064	Cln	006	EVC	HOSP	WTh	                 	OH Milstone, Cynthia


10 Week Session October 5 - December 13
VNSG 1160 Clinical - Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Training: Introductory
P+	[8/10]	43037	Cln	001	EVC	HOSP	TBA	                 	OH Benton, Kristin
P+	[7/10]	43038	Cln	002	EVC	HOSP	TBA	                 	OH Hall, Yolanda
P+	[8/10]	43039	Cln	004	EVC	HOSP	TBA	                 	OH Scott, Tiffany
P+	[6/10]	43040	Cln	005	EVC	HOSP	TBA	                 	OH Miller, Kimberly
P+	[7/10]	43041	Cln	103	EVC	HOSP	TBA	                 	OH Flury, Kris
P+	[8/10]	43951	Cln	003	FBG	HOSP	TBA	                 	OH Jernigan, Georgia
P+	[6/10]	43952	Cln	006	FBG	HOSP	TBA	                 	OH Lancton, Marie


DISTANCE LEARNING 
8 Week Session August 24 - October 18
VNSG 1115 Disease Control and Prevention
P+	[23/15]	44168	OPC	003	HYD	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Recek, Patricia
44168 is a hybrid section. This means that part of the course instruction is in 
a classroom, the other is by the Internet (on-line). Students must have internet 
access and be computer literate to enroll. P. Recek, 223.5779, patr@austincc.edu 
- Attend MANDATORY onsite orientation Wed 8/26 2-4pm EVC 8307. Two mandatory onsite 
test dates at EVC 8307: Wednesday on 9/16 from 3-4pm AND Thursday on 10/15 from 
1-2pm.


5 Week Session November 9 - December 13
VNSG 1115 Disease Control and Prevention
P+	[9/10]	43731	OPC	001	HYD	Orientation req. See Open Campus	OH Recek, Patricia
43731 is a hybrid section. This means that part of the course instruction is in 
a classroom, the other is by the Internet (on-line). Students must have internet 
access and be computer literate to enroll.  P. Recek, 223.5779, patr@austincc.edu 
- Attend MANDATORY onsite orientation Mon 11/9 from  4-6pm EVC 8307. Two mandatory 
onsite test dates at EVC 8307: Mon 11/23 from 4-5pm AND Thu 12/10 from 4-5pm.


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; hand washing 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. 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. 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 and preparation for licensure. 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. 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. 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 as the foundation for all nursing interventions. Prerequisite: BIOL 2404, HPRS 1206 and HPRS 2300. Corequisite: VNSG 1400 and VNSG 1160.

VNSG 1510 Nursing in Health and Illness III
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. Prerequisite: VNSG 1509, VNSG 2331, and VNSG 1461. Corequisite: VNSG 2462.

VNSG 2462 Clinical - Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Training: Advanced
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. Prerequisite: VNSG 1509, VNSG 2331, and VNSG 1461. Corequisite: VNSG 1510.

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