Archives: Courses
RNSG 2213 W – Mental Health Nursing (2,2,0).
Principles and concepts of mental health psychopathology, and treatment modalities related to the nursing care of clients and their families. Prerequisites: BIOL 2301/2101, 2302/2102, and 2320/2120; PSYC 2301 and 2314; ENGL 1301, RNSG 1413, 1360, 1412, 1431, and 1460 for Basic Students; Co-requisites for Basic Students: ARTS 1301 or MUSI 1306 or DRAM 1310, RNSG…
RNSG 1460 W – Clinical Nursing-Registered Nurse Training (Childbearing/Childrearing) (4,0,12).
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 professional. Prerequisites: BIOL 2301/2101, 2302/2102, and 2320/2120; PSYC 2301 and 2314; RNSG 1413, 1360. Co-requisites: ENGL 1301; RNSG 1431, and 1412.
RNSG 1443 W – Complex Concepts of Adult Health (4,3,3).
Integration of previous knowledge and skills related to common adult health needs into the continued development of the professional nurse as a provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, member of health care team, and member of a profession in the care of adult patients and families with complex medical-surgical health care needs associated with…
RNSG 1441 W – Common Concepts of Adult Health (4,3,3).
Basic integration of the role of the professional nurse as a provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, member of health care team, and member of the profession. Study of the common concepts of caring for adult patients and families with medical-surgical health care needs related to body systems, emphasizing knowledge, judgment, skills, and professional…
RNSG 1431 W – Principles of Clinical Decision-Making (4,4,0).
Examination of selected principles related to the continued development of the professional nurse as a provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, member of health care team, and member of a profession. Emphasis on clinical decision making for clients in medical-surgical settings experiencing health problems involving fluid and electrolytes; perioperative care; pain; respiratory disorders; peripheral…
VNSG 1402 W – Applied Nursing Skills I (4,3,2).
Introduction to and application of primary nursing skills. Emphasis on utilization of the nursing process and related scientific principles. Prerequisite: American Heart BLS, BIOL 2301/2101 and BIOL 2302/2102. Co-requisites: VNSG 1304,1400, and 1461.
VNSG 1400 W – Nursing in Health and Illness I (4,3,2).
Introduction to general principles of growth and development, primary health care needs of the patient across the life span, and therapeutic nursing interventions. Prerequisite: American Heart BLS, BIOL 2301/2101, BIOL 2302/2102, and VNSG 1304. Co-requisites: VNSG 1304, 1402, and 1461.
VNSG 1334 W – Pediatrics (3,3,0).
Study of the care of the pediatric patient and family during health and disease. Emphasis on growth and developmental needs utilizing the nursing process. Prerequisite: American Heart BLS, BIOL 2301/2101, BIOL 2302/2102, Fall class-VNSG, 1304, 1400, 1402, 1461, 1509, 2410, 2462; Spring class- VNSG 1304, 1400, 1402, 1461. Co-requisites: Fall class- VNSG 1330, 1219,2463; Spring…
VNSG 1330 W – Maternal-Neonatal Nursing (3,3,0).
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…
VNSG 1304 W – Foundations of Nursing (3,3,0).
Introduction to the nursing profession including history, standards of practice, legal and ethical issues, and role of the vocational nurse. Topics include mental health, therapeutic communication, cultural and spiritual diversity, nursing process, and holistic awareness. Prerequisite: American Heart BLS, BIOL 2301/2101 and BIOL 2302/2102 Co-requisites: VNSG 1400, 1402, and 1461.