VN 101: Self-Care: Fundamentals and Pharmacology (12.5 units)
Fundamental nursing principles of adult patient care. Beginning nursing process, self-care theory, nutrition, pharmacology, geriatrics, and adult growth and development are integrated throughout the course. Concurrent clinical practice in acute and skilled nursing facilities.
Limitation on Enrollment: Formal admission to the VN Program. Course Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in BIOL 100 or completion with a grade of "C" or better. Advisory: Completion of MATH 100.
VN 101A:
Fundamentals of Patient Care for Vocational Nurses (2.5 units)
A course in the fundamental nursing skills needed to care for the hospitalized or long-term care patient. The course includes clinical practice in a hospital or long-term care facility. Emphasis is on safety principles and basic patient care skills. Note: No grade will be given for this class; students will receive "credit" or "no credit" only.
Limitation on Enrollment: Formal admission to the VN Program. Course Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in VN 101. Qualifying Certified Nursing Assistants are exempt from this course. Prior approval must be obtained from the Director of Nursing.
VN 102: Nursing to Promote Self-Care Agency in the Adult Patient and the Child-Bearing Family (14 units) Principles of medical-surgical nursing with integration of self-care theory. Emphasis on diseases and conditions of the integumentary, reproductive, central nervous, special senses, gastrointestinal, and endocrine systems. Concurrent clinical practice in the care of an adult in an acute-care facility or other clinical setting.
Limitation on Enrollment: Formal admission to the VN Program. Course Prerequisite: Completion of VN 101 and BIOL 100 with a grade of "C" or better. Course Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in PSY 055 or NF 100 or completion with a grade of "C" or better.
VN 103: Nursing to Promote Self-Care Agency in the Adult, Child, and the Dependent-Care Agent (13.5 units) Principles of medical-surgical nursing of the adult and the child, with integration of self-care theory throughout the course. Emphasis will be on diseases and conditions of the musculoskeletal, genitourinary, cardiovascular, blood, and respiratory systems, and care of the patient with cancer. Normal growth and development will be taught concurrently with clinical practice on a pediatric unit in an acute-care facility or other clinical setting. Concurrent clinical practice in the care of the adult in an acute-care facility or other clinical setting.
Limitation on Enrollment: Formal admission to the VN Program. Course Prerequisite: Completion of VN 101 and VN 102 with a grade of "C" or better. Course Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in PSY 055 or NF 100 or completion with a grade of "C" or better.
