VNSG Courses

  • VNSG 1162 - Clinical-LVN Training II

    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.

    Grade Basis: P
    Credit hours: 1.0
    Lecture hours: 1.0
    Lab hours: 18.0

    Restrictions:

    • BIOL 2404, VNSG 1304, 1502, 1360, 1226, 1509, 1361, 1230
    • VNSG 1219

  • VNSG 1219 - Leadership and Professional Development

    Study of the importance of professional growth. Topics include the role of the Licensed Vocational Nurse in the multi-disciplinary health care team, professional organizations, and continuing education.

    Grade Basis: L
    Credit hours: 2.0
    Lecture hours: 2.0

    Restrictions:

    • BIOL 2404, VNSG 1304, 1502, 1360, 1226, 1509, 1361, 1230
    • VNSG 1162

  • VNSG 1226 - Gerontology.

    Overview of the normal physical, psychosocial, and cultural aspects of the aging process. Addresses common disease processes of aging. Exploration of attitudes toward care of the older adult.

    Grade Basis: L
    Credit hours: 2.0
    Lecture hours: 2.0

    Restrictions:

    • VNSG 1304, 1502, 1360, and BIOL 2404

  • VNSG 1230 - Maternal-Neonatal Nursing

    A 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 puerperium.

    Grade Basis: L
    Credit hours: 2.0
    Lecture hours: 2.0

    Restrictions:

    • BIOL 2404, VNSG 1304, 1502, 1360, 1226.
    • VNSG 1509, 1361

  • VNSG 1238 - Mental Illness

    Study of human behavior with emphasis on emotional and mental abnormalities and modes of treatment incorporating the nursing process.

    Grade Basis: L
    Credit hours: 2.0
    Lecture hours: 2.0

    Corequisites:

    Restrictions:

    • BIOL 2404, VNSG 1304, 1502, 1360, 1226

  • VNSG 1262 - Clinical-LVN Training IV

    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.

    Grade Basis: P
    Credit hours: 2.0
    Lecture hours: 2.0
    Lab hours: 18.0

    Restrictions:

    • BIOL 2404, VNSG 1304, 1502, 1360, 1226, 1509, 1361, 1230, 1334, 1219, 1162, 1238
    • VNSG 2510 & 1334

  • VNSG 1304 - Foundations of Nursing

    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.

    Grade Basis: L
    Credit hours: 3.0
    Lecture hours: 3.0

    Restrictions:

    • BIOL 2404. TSI complete. Acceptable scores on required HESI exam components. Acceptance into the program is required to register for the first nursing course.
    • VNSG 1502, 1360, 1226

  • VNSG 1334 - Pediatrics

    Study of the care of the pediatric patient and family during health and disease. Emphasis on growth and development needs utilizing the nursing process.

    Grade Basis: L
    Credit hours: 3.0
    Lecture hours: 3.0

    Restrictions:

    • BIOL 2404, VNSG 1304, 1502, 1226, 1230, 1360, 1509, 1238, 1361, 1219, 1162
    • VNSG 2510, 1262

  • VNSG 1360 - Clinical-LVN Training I

    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.

    Grade Basis: P
    Credit hours: 3.0
    Lab hours: 18.0

    Restrictions:

    • BIOL 2404. TSI complete. Acceptable scores on required HESI exam components. Acceptance into the program is required to register for the first nursing course.
    • VNSG 1304, 1502, 1226

  • VNSG 1361 - Clinical II

    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.

    Grade Basis: P
    Credit hours: 3.0
    Lecture hours: 3.0
    Lab hours: 18.0

    Restrictions:

    • BIOL 2404, VNSG 1304, 1502, 1360, 1226.
    • VNSG 1509, 1230

  • VNSG 1502 - Applied Nursing Skills I

    Introduction to and application of primary nursing skills. Emphasis on utilization of the nursing process and related scientific principles.

    Grade Basis: L
    Credit hours: 5.0
    Lecture hours: 4.0
    Lab hours: 4.0

    Restrictions:

    • BIOL 2404. TSI complete. Acceptable scores on required HESI exam components. Acceptance into the program is required to register for the first nursing course.
    • VNSG 1304, 1360, 1226

  • VNSG 1509 - Nursing in Health & Illness II

    Introduction to common health problems requiring medical and surgical intervention.

    Grade Basis: L
    Credit hours: 3.0
    Lecture hours: 3.0

    Restrictions:

    • BIOL 2404, VNSG 1304, 1502, 1360, 1226.
    • VNSG 1361, 1230

  • VNSG 2510 - Nursing in Health & Illness III

    Continuation of Nursing in Health and Illness I. 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.

    Grade Basis: L
    Credit hours: 5.0
    Lecture hours: 5.0

    Restrictions:

    • BIOL 2404, VNSG 1304, 1502, 1360, 1226, 1509, 1361, 1230, 1219, 1162, 1238
    • VNSG 1334 & 1262