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VOCATIONAL NURSING
VNSG 1122. Vocational Nursing Concepts. (1-1-0-0)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Vocational Nursing Program
Co-requisite: VNSG 1136, 1400, 1402, 2413, 1160, 1231, and 1116
Introduction to the nursing profession and its responsibilities. Includes the legal and ethical issues in
nursing practice. Concepts related to the physical, emotional, and psychosocial self-care of the
learner/professional.
VNSG 1136. Mental Health. (1-1-0-0)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Vocational Nursing Program
Co-requisite: VNSG 1122, 1400, 1402, 2413, 1231, and 1116
Introduction to the principles and theories of positive mental health and human behaviors. Topics include
emotional responses, coping mechanisms, and therapeutic communication skills.
VNSG 1160. Clinical I. (1-0-0- 6)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Vocational Nursing Program
Co-requisite: VNSG 1122, 1136, 1400, 1402, 2413, 1231, and 1116
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. The student must
pass VNSG 1122, 1136, 1160, 1402, 2413, 1400, 1231, and 1116 concurrently in order to progress to Level II
nursing courses. Lab Fee: $82.00. Lab fee includes liability insurance premium for one year and drug
screening. Fee is subject to change.
VNSG 1119. Leadership and Professional Development. (1-1-1-0)
Prerequisite: Palestine program - VNSG 1409, 1230, 1234, 2214, and 1461
Kaufman program - VNSG 1409, 1230, 1234,, and 1361
Co-requisite: Palestine Program - VNSG 1510, 1362, and 1126
Kaufman Program - VNSG 1510, 1462, 2214, and 1126
Study of the importance of professional growth. Topics include the role of the licensed vocational nurse in
the multidisciplinary health care team, professional organizations, and continuing education.
VNSG 1402. Applied Nursing Skills I (4-2-7-0)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Vocational Nursing Program
Co-requisite: VNSG 1122, 1136, 1400, 2413, 1160, 1231, and 1116
Introduction to and application of primary nursing skills. Emphasis on utilization of the nursing process and
related scientific principles. Lab Fee.
VNSG 1230. Maternal-Neonatal Nursing. (2-2-1-0)
Prerequisite: VNSG 1122, 1136, 1400, 1402, 2413, 1160, 1231, and 1116
Co-requisite: Palestine Program - VNSG 1409, 1234, 1461, and 2214
Kaufman Program - VNSG 1409, 1234, and 1361
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.
