Austin Community College
Spring 2011 - ALL COURSES
Course Descriptions All Courses Classroom Courses Distance Learning Courses
Updated: 11/30/2011 11:01:35
NURSING (VOCATIONAL)
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
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.