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Course Criteria
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0.00 - 4.00 Credits
4 hours A study of the biological, psychological, and sociological concepts applicable to basic needs of the family including childbearing and neonatal care. Topics include physiological changes related to pregnancy, fetal development, and nursing care of the family during labor and delivery and the puerperium. The student will 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. Pharmacological concepts and nutritional considerations will be explored. (SCANS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) Prerequisites: VNSG 1327, VNSG 1260, VNSG 1505, VNSG 1500, and VNSG 1502. Corequisite: VNSG 1361.
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4.00 Credits
(4-0) 4 hours Study of the care of the pediatric client and family during health and disease. Emphasis on growth and developmental needs. The student will discuss primary nursing care of the pediatric client and family during health and disease; and apply growth and developmental concepts appropriate for the pediatric client. Pharmacological concepts and nutritional considerations will be explored. (SCANS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) Prerequisites: VNSG 1327, VNSG 1260, VNSG 1505, VNSG 1500, and VNSG 1502. Corequisite: VNSG 1361.
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4.00 Credits
5 hours Introduction to general principles of growth and development, primary health care needs of the client across the life span, and therapeutic nursing interventions. The student will recognize the uniqueness of the gerontologic client related to physical, mental, and emotional changes associated with the aging process; describe the psychosocial, growth and development, and physiological needs of clients across the life span; identify common, overt, actual and/or potential primary health care needs of the client; identify the basic interventions to support the client and family during life stages including death and dying; identify pharmacological agents and related nursing interventions; and demonstrate competency in dosage calculations. Selected medicalsurgical disorders will be presented along with nutritional concepts pertinent to those diseases. (SCANS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) Prerequisite: Program admission. Corequisite: VNSG 1260.
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4.00 Credits
5 hours Introduction to and application of primary nursing skills. Emphasis on utilization of the nursing process and related scientific principles. The student will describe the underlying principles of selected nursing skills and their relationship to client health status; demonstrate satisfactory performance of selected nursing skills utilizing principles of safety; and identify the nursing process used to solve basic client care problems across the life span utilizing appropriate medical terminology. Historical aspects of nursing are examined along with legal implications pertinent to the profession. Communication skills and individual accountability are emphasized. Lab fee required. (SCANS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) Prerequisite: Program admission.
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5.00 Credits
(5-0) 5 hours An introduction to the general principles of anatomy and physiology, nutrition, and microbiology that are necessary for understanding body processes and basic principles underlying health promotion and therapeutic interventions. The student will identify and describe major body structures and functions which comprise the major body systems; recognize and describe the relationship of nutrition to health and illness across the life span; identify microorganisms as causative agents in disease; and identify common causes for disease, modes of transmission, and methods of prevention and control. (SCANS 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 9) Prerequisite: Program admission.
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4.00 - 5.00 Credits
5 hours Introduction to common health problems requiring medical and surgical interventions. The student will compare and contrast normal physiology of body systems to pathologic variations in the adult client with medical-surgical health problems; compare and contrast diagnostic evaluation and treatment of the adult client with common medical-surgical health problems; and apply the nursing process in caring for the adult client with common medicalsurgical health problems. Incorporate nutrition, drug therapy, and nursing interventions in the development of plans of care that meet the needs of the adult client experiencing common medical-surgical health problems; and utilize the nursing process in caring for the adult client with common medical-surgical health problems. Emphasis is placed on professional collaboration among health care providers. Critical thinking exercises are incorporated. Lab fee required. (SCANS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) Prerequisites: VNSG 1327, VNSG 1260, VNSG 1505, VNSG 1500, and VNSG 1502. Corequisite: VNSG 1361.
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4.00 Credits
5 hours Continuation of Nursing in Health and Illness II. Further study of common medical-surgical health problems of the client including concepts of mental illness. Incorporates knowledge necessary to make the transition from student to graduate vocational nurse. The student will compare and contrast normal physiology of body systems to pathologic variations in the adult client with common medical-surgical health problems; compare and contrast diagnostic evaluation and treatment of the adult client with common medical-surgical health problems; incorporate nutrition, drug therapy, and nursing interventions in developing plans of care to meet the needs of the adult client experiencing common medical-surgical health problems; utilize the nursing process in caring for adults with common medical-surgical health problems and related nursing interventions; and utilize learned skills and knowledge for transition from student to graduate vocational nurse. Critical thinking exercises continue throughout this course. The capstone experience is the PN Comprehensive Predictor for vocational nurses. Lab fee required. (SCANS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) Prerequisites: VNSG 1219, VNSG 1406, VNSG 1407, VNSG 1361, and VNSG 1509. Corequisite: VNSG 1363.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
(3-3) 4 hours Includes the design and construction of base cabinets and wall cabinets for kitchens and bathrooms. Emphasis on the safe use of portable and stationary power tools. Finishing techniques include proper sanding, sealing, staining, and finishing techniques. Lab fee required. (SCANS 1, 2, 3, 8, 9) Prerequisite: None.
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
(2-6) 4 hours Instruction in the techniques and methods of oxy-acetylene and electric arc welding and cutting to produce metal sculptures. Skill development in welding, brazing, and fi nishing techniques. Topics address basic shop ethics, artistic styles, and professionalism. Students will acquire and demonstrate skills using cold and hot forming methods, oxy-acetylene cutting, welding and brazing, and basic arc welding processes. Students will be responsible for creating several metal sculptures using various welding procedures. This course may be substituted for a required welding course or a humanities course at the discretion of the department chair. Lab fee required. (SCANS 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11) Prerequisite: Consent of department chair.
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
(2-6) 4 hours A fundamental course in layout and fabrication related to the welding industry. Major emphasis is on structural shapes and use in construction. The student will identify welding symbols; identify and select measuring instruments and tools for fabricating projects; recognize correct layout and fabrication terminology; and identify structural shapes and materials. The student will be responsible for choosing the proper procedures, tools and equipment to perform assigned actions and be able to explain these actions. Lab fee required. (SCANS 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, 9) Prerequisite or corequisite: WLDG 1421 or consent of department chair.
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