Austin Community College
Summer 2010 - CANCELLED COURSES
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Updated: 12/09/2010 14:50:45
NURSING (VOCATIONAL)
11 Week Session June 1 - August 15
VNSG 2462 Clinical - Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Training: Advanced
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5 Week Session July 12 - August 13
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 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. 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. 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, and the adaptation to internal and external influences. Prerequisite: VNSG 1304, VNSG 1400, VNSG 1115, VNSG 1423, and VNSG 1160. Corequisite: VNSG 1461 and VNSG 2331.
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 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 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.