NURVN 401 - Foundations of Vocational Nursing Practice

Institution:

Chaffey College

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Description:

Class hours: 32-36 lecture. Advisory: Placement at the Reading Proficient level as determined by the Chaffey assessment process or completion of Reading 450, and eligibility for MATH- 410 as determined by the Chaffey assessment process or completion of Mathematics 520 or 521. Examination of the health care delivery system and the role of the vocational nurse as a member of the health care team. Discussion of the history of nursing and the ethical and legal responsibilities of the vocational nurse. Introduction of the nursing process as a critical thinking tool. Examination of the impact of cultural diversity on vocational nursing practice. Introduction to the policies and expectations of the vocational nursing program and an exploration of strategies for successful program completion. 1230.20

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.chaffey.edu

Phone Number:

(909) 652-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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