NVN 71 - Advanced Concepts of Vocational Nursing Medical Surgical

Institution:

Riverside City College

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Description:

Prerequisite: NVN-62 and 63. Advanced application of the nursing process to the care of multiple clients from various ethnic and social backgrounds, in the adult life cycle stages with common health/illness problems/needs. Emphasis on the assisting role of the vocational nurse in caring for a client with an acute illness problem, including responsibilities and life saving measures in emergency situations. Uses knowledge of nursing principles, roles of the vocational nurse, basic human needs and management techniques to determine and prioritize nursing actions. 72 hours lecture (including 8 hours of pharmacology) and 189 hours clinical/ laboratory.

Credits:

7.50

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.rcc.edu/riverside/

Phone Number:

(951) 222-8000 ext 8979

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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