Download page0113.pdf

224
VOCATIONAL NURSING
VNSG 1330: MATERNAL-NEONATAL NURSING (3:3-0)
A study of the biological, psychological, and sociological concepts applicable to basic needs of the family including childbearing
and neonatal care. Utilization of the nursing process in the assessment and management of the childbearing family. Topics
include physiological changes related to pregnancy, fetal development, and nursing care of the family during labor and delivery
and the puerperium. $16 lab fee. Prerequisites: VNSG 1122, 1126, 1136, 1160, 1423, BIOL 2404.
Corequisites: VNSG 1231, 1509, 1560, 2331.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
A study of the biological, psychological, and sociological concepts applicable to basic needs of the family including childbearing
and neonatal care. Utilization of the nursing process in the assessment and management of the childbearing family. Topics
include physiological changes related to pregnancy, fetal development, and nursing care of the family during labor and delivery
and the puerperium. Discuss human reproduction and fetal development as related to the normal aspects of childbearing; identify
common complications of the mother and newborn during prenatal, antenatal, and postnatal periods; and relate characteristics of
the normal newborn and associated nursing interventions to meet identified health care needs utilizing the nursing process
VNSG 1334: PEDIATRICS (3:3-0)
Study of childhood growth and development, diseases and childcare from infancy through adolescence. Focus is on
the care of the well and the ill child utilizing the nursing process in providing family centered holistic nursing care.
Prerequisites: VNSG 1231, 1330, 1509, 1560, 2331.Corequisites: VNSG 1119, 1138, 1510, 2561, ITSE 1294.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Identify safety principles related to childcare; discuss primary nursing care of the pediatric patient and family during health
and disease; and apply concepts of growth and development to the care of pediatric patients utilizing the nursing process.
VNSG 1560: CLINICAL-LVN-TRAINING II NURSE (5:0-25)
This course is 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 professionals. Prerequisites:
VNSG 1122, 1126, 1136, 1160, 1423, BIOL 2404. Corequisites: VNSG 1231, 1330, 1509, 2331.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment,
procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems
associated with the occupation and the business/industry and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices,
interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the
occupation and the business/industry
VNSG 2331: ADVANCED NURSING SKILLS (3:2-2)
Mastery of advanced level nursing skills and competencies to a diverse population in a variety of healthcare settings
utilizing the nursing process as a problem solving tool. Laboratory experiences are required. $32 Simulation fee. Prerequisites: VNSG 1122, 1126, 1136,1160, 1423, BIOL 2404. Corequisites: VNSG 1231, 1330, 1509, 1560.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Demonstrate competency in advanced nursing skills; implement the steps in the nursing process and describe how each step
relates to nursing care; and discuss the delivery of advanced nursing skills in a variety of health care settings.
VNSG 2561: CLINICAL-LVN-TRAINING III (5:0-25)
This course is 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 professionals. Prerequisites:
VNSG 1231, 1330 1509, 1560, 2331. Corequisites: VNSG 1119, 1138, 1334, 1510, ITSE 1294. $16 lab fee.
Measurable Learning Outcomes
As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment,
procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems
associated with the occupation and the business/industry and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices,
interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the
occupation and the business/industry
VNSG 1423: BASIC NURSING SKILLS (4:3-4)
Mastery of entry level nursing skills and competencies to a diverse population for a variety of healthcare settings.
Laboratory experiences are required. $64 Simulation Fee. Corequisites: VNSG 1122, 1126, 1136, 1160, BIOL 2404.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Demonstrate competency in basic nursing skills; identify the steps in the nursing process; describe how each step relates to
nursing care; and discuss the delivery of basic nursing skills in a variety of health care settings.
VNSG 1509: NURSING IN HEALTH & ILLNESS II (5:5-0)
Introduction to common health problems of culturally diverse clients requiring medical and surgical interventions
during various stages of the life cycle. Prerequisites: VNSG 1122, 1136, 1336, 1160, 1423, BIOL 2404. Corequisites:
VNSG 1231, 1330, 1560, 2331. $45 Mid-curricular Assessment test fee.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Compare and contrast normal physiology of body systems to pathologic variations in the patient with medical-surgical health
problems; evaluate and treat patients with medical-surgical health problems using the nursing process including nutrition and
drug therapy
VNSG 1510: NURSING IN HEALTH AND ILLNESS III (5:5-1)
Continuation of Nursing in Health and Illness II. Further study of common medical-surgical problems of culturally
diverse clients including concepts of mental illness. Content incorporates knowledge necessary to make the transition
from the student role to the roles of the graduate vocational nurse as an integral component of the multi-disciplinary
healthcare team. $16 lab fee. $45 exit exam fee. Prerequisites: VNSG 1231, 1330, 1509, 1560, 2331.
Corequisites: VNSG 1119, 1138, 1334, 2561, ITSE 1294.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Compare and contrast normal physiology of body systems to pathologic variations in the patient with medical-surgical health
problems; evaluate and treat patients with medical-surgical health problems using the nursing process including nutrition and
drug therapy. Discuss concepts of mental illness; and utilize learned skills and knowledge for transition from student to graduate
vocational nurse.
TEMPLE COLLEGE 2012 - 2013 CATALOG
225
TEMPLE COLLEGE 2012 - 2013 CATALOG
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
VNSG 1231: PHARMACOLOGY (2:2-1)
Fundamentals of medications and their diagnostic, therapeutic, and curative effects. Includes nursing interventions
utilizing the nursing process in providing holistic care. $16 lab fee. Prerequisites: VNSG 1122, 1126, 1136,
1160, 1423, BIOL 2404. Corequisites: VNSG 1330, 1509, 1560, 2331.
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Identify properties, effects, and principles of pharmacotherapeutic agents; and list nursing interventions associated with the
various pharmacotherapeutic agents
VOCATIONAL NURSING