Austin Community College
Spring 2011 - ALL COURSES

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Updated: 11/30/2011 11:01:35


NURSING (VOCATIONAL)

CLASSROOM 
12 Week Session January 18 - April 17
VNSG 2331 Advanced Nursing Skills

P+	[20/19]	26843	Lec	001	EVC	9229	M	 8:00am -  3:00pm	OH McCrary-Marshall, Sandra
			Lab	001	EVC	8248	M	12:00pm -  3:00pm	   
P+	[20/19]	26844	Lec	002	EVC	9229	M	 8:00am -  3:00pm	OH Hall, Yolanda
			Lab	002	EVC	8248	M	12:00pm -  3:00pm	   
P+	[8/10]	26845	Lec	003	EVC	9229	M	 8:00am -  3:00pm	OH Dudley, Stacy
			Lab	003	EVC	8242	M	12:00pm -  3:00pm	   
P+	[9/10]	27283	Lec	005	EVC	EVC	TBA	                 	OH Dudley, Stacy
			Lab	005	EVC	8248	M	12:00pm -  3:00pm	   
P+	[8/10]	27284	Lec	006	EVC	EVC	TBA	                 	OH Dudley, Stacy
			Lab	006	EVC	8242	M	12:00pm -  3:00pm	   


16 Week Session January 18 - May 15
VNSG 1160 Clinical - Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Training: Introductory
P+	[6/10]	26143	Cln	001	EVC	HOSP	TBA	                 	OH Hall, Yolanda
P+	[8/10]	26144	Cln	002	EVC	HOSP	TBA	                 	OH Benton, Kristin
P+	[8/10]	26145	Cln	003	EVC	HOSP	TBA	                 	OH Belk, Shirley
P+	[5/10]	26146	Cln	004	EVC	HOSP	TBA	                 	OH Harris, Robert
P+	[8/10]	26147	Cln	005	EVC	HOSP	TBA	                 	OH Priddy, Elizabeth
P+	[7/10]	26148	Cln	006	EVC	HOSP	TBA	                 	OH Stone, Pamela
P+	[9/10]	27199	Cln	007	FBG	HOSP	TBA	                 	OH Jernigan, Georgia
P+	[9/10]	27200	Cln	008	FBG	HOSP	TBA	                 	OH Wade, Crystil
VNSG 1219 Leadership and Professional Development
P+	[24/40]	26149	Lec	001	EVC	8362	T	 8:00am -  9:50am	OH Almasy, Nina
VNSG 1230 Maternal-Neonatal Nursing
P+	[24/40]	26150	Lec	001	EVC	8362	T	10:00am - 11:50am	OH McCrary-Marshall, Sandra
VNSG 1234 Pediatrics
P+	[24/40]	26151	Lec	001	EVC	8362	T	 1:00pm -  2:50pm	OH Withrow, Anne
VNSG 1304 Foundations of Nursing
P+	[14/15]	26152	Lec	002	EVC	8362	Th	 8:00am - 11:00am	OH Benton, Kristin
P+	[14/15]	26487	Lec	001	EVC	8362	Th	12:00pm -  1:40pm	OH Benton, Kristin
P+	[13/15]	27261	Lec	004	EVC	8362	Th	 1:50pm -  3:20pm	OH Benton, Kristin
P+	[17/20]	27202	Lec	003	FBG	5B	Th	 8:00am - 11:00am	OH Jernigan, Georgia
VNSG 1400 Nursing in Health and Illness I
P+	[15/15]	27282	Lec	007	EVC	9211	M	 8:00am - 10:00am	OH Belk, Shirley
			Lab	007	EVC	9211	M	10:00am - 10:30am	   
P+	[14/15]	26153	Lec	001	EVC	8362	W	 8:00am - 11:50am	OH Belk, Shirley
			Lab	001	EVC	8362	W	 1:00pm -  1:50pm	   
P+	[14/15]	26154	Lec	002	EVC	8362	W	 2:00pm -  4:00pm	OH Hall, Yolanda
			Lab	002	EVC	8362	W	 4:00pm -  4:30pm	   
P+	[17/20]	27203	Lec	006	FBG	5B	W	 8:00am - 11:50am	OH Jernigan, Georgia
			Lab	006	FBG	5B	W	 1:00pm -  1:50pm	   
VNSG 1423 Basic Nursing Skills
P+	[20/19]	26158	Lec	001	EVC	8106.	T	 8:00am - 10:50am	OH Hall, Yolanda
			Lab	001	EVC	8248	T	12:00pm -  3:50pm	   
P+	[20/19]	26159	Lec	002	EVC	8106	T	 8:00am - 10:50am	OH Hall, Yolanda
			Lab	002	EVC	8242	T	12:00pm -  3:50pm	   
26159 - is a hybrid section. Lectures will be conducted online and in Blackboard
P+	[9/10]	26160	Lec	003	EVC	TBA	TBA	                 	OH Hall, Yolanda
			Lab	003	EVC	8248	T	12:00pm -  3:50pm	   
26160 - is a hybrid section. Lectures will be conducted online and in Blackboard
P+	[7/10]	26161	Lec	004	EVC	TBA	TBA	                 	OH Hall, Yolanda
			Lab	004	EVC	8242	T	12:00pm -  3:50pm	   
26161 - is a hybrid section. Lectures will be conducted online and in Blackboard
P+	[8/10]	26162	Lec	005	EVC	TBA	TBA	                 	OH McCrary-Marshall, Sandra
			Lab	005	EVC	8248	T	12:00pm -  3:50pm	   
26162 - is a hybrid section. Lectures will be conducted online and in Blackboard
P+	[20/17]	27201	Lec	006	FBG	5B	T	 8:00am - 10:50am	OH Jernigan, Georgia
			Lab	006	FBG	TBA	T	12:00pm -  3:50pm	   
P+	[20/17]	27285	Lec	007	FBG	5B	T	 8:00am - 10:50am	OH McCrary-Marshall, Sandra
			Lab	007	FBG	TBA	T	12:00pm -  3:50pm	   
VNSG 1461 Clinical - Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Training: Intermediate
P+	[8/10]	26163	Cln	001	EVC	HOSP	TBA	                 	OH Cwik, Christine
P+	[7/10]	26164	Cln	002	EVC	HOSP	TBA	                 	OH Brimberry, Jennifer
P+	[9/10]	26165	Cln	003	EVC	HOSP	TBA	                 	OH Dudley, Stacy
P+	[7/10]	26166	Cln	004	EVC	HOSP	TBA	                 	OH De Los Santos, Melissa
P+	[6/10]	26167	Cln	005	EVC	HOSP	TBA	                 	OH Brunn, Mary
P+	[7/10]	32037	Cln	006	EVC	HOSP	TBA	                 	OH Scott, Tiffany
VNSG 1509 Nursing in Health and Illness II
P+	[44/46]	26171	Lec	007	EVC	9229	T	 8:00am -  1:50pm	OH Brimberry, Jennifer
VNSG 2463 Clinical - Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Training: Maternal-Child and Leadership
P+	[7/10]	26172	Cln	001	EVC	HOSP	TBA	                 	OH Withrow, Anne
P+	[9/10]	26173	Cln	002	EVC	HOSP	TBA	                 	OH Almasy, Nina
P+	[0/10]	26174	Cln	003	EVC	HOSP	TBA	                 	   Staff
P+	[8/10]	26175	Cln	004	EVC	HOSP	TBA	                 	OH Murphy, Laura


DISTANCE LEARNING 
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 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 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. 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.