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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
Corequisite: Palestine Program - VNSG 2510, 1362, and 1126
Kaufman Program - VNSG 2510, 1462, 2214, and 1126
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.
VNSG 1472. Nursing Skills I (4-2-8-0)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Vocational Nursing Program
Corequisite: VNSG 1122, 1136, 1400, 2473, 1160, 1231, and 1116
Introduction to basic 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, 1472, 2473, 1160, 1231, and 1116
Corequisite: 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.
VNSG 1234. Pe iatrics. (2-2-1-0)
Prerequisite: VNSG 1122, 1136, 1400, 1472, 2473, 1160, 1231, and 1116
Corequisite: Palestine Program - VNSG 1409, 1230, 1361, and 2214
Kaufman Program - VNSG 1409, 1230, and 1361
Study of the care of the pediatric patient and family during health and disease. Emphasis on growth and
developmental needs utilizing the nursing process.
VNSG 1400. Nursing in Health and Ill ess I. (4-4-1-0)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Vocational Nursing Program
Corequisite: VNSG 1122, 1136, 1472, 2473, 1160, 1231, and 1116
Introduction to general principles of growth and development, primary health care needs of the patient
across the life span and therapeutic nursing interventions. Lab fee: $183. Lab fee includes diagnostic testing
program.
VNSG 1461. Clinical IIA. (4-0-24-0)
Prerequisite: VNSG 1122, 1136, 1400, 1472, 2473, 1160, 1231, and 1116
Corequisite: Palestine Program - VNSG 1230, 1234, 1409, and 2214
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 1230, 1234, 1409, 2214, and 1361 concurrently in order to progress to Level III courses. Lab fee.
VNSG 1116. Nutrition. (1-1-1-0)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Vocational Nursing Program
Corequisite: VNSG 1122, 1136, 1400, 1472, 2473, 1160, and 1231
Introduction to nutrients and the role of diet therapy in growth and development and in the maintenance of
health.
VNSG 1231. Pharmacology. (2-2-1-0)
Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Vocational Nursing Program
Corequisite: VNSG 1116, 1136, 1122, 1400, 1472, 2473, 1160
Fundamentals of medications and their diagnostic, therapeutic and curative effects. Includes nursing
interventions utilizing the nursing process.
