VN 001 - Vocational Nursing I

Institution:

College of the Desert

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Description:

This course introduces concepts related to the role of the vocational nurse, basic legal and ethical considerations, and communication and confidentiality. Using a nursing process format, the basic skills that maintain optimum wellness are presented. A foundation in normal growth and development and pharmacology are included with an emphasis on the special needs and health care concerns of the geriatric client. Students are introduced to alterations in the integumentary system. Lecture Hours: 90 Lab Hours: 0 Repeatable: No Grading: L Prerequisite: ENG-051, HEC-013, HS-062 and acceptance to the program Corequisite: VN-001L & HS-067, if HS-067 not previously completed CAN: None Transfer Status: None Degree Applicable: AA/AS COD GE: None CSU GE: None IGETC: None

Credits:

5.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.collegeofthedesert.edu

Phone Number:

(760) 346-8041

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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