Review of nursing knowledge and skills, study skills, stress management techniques, and test-taking strategies to prepare the graduate vocational nurse (GVN) to take the National Licensure Examination-Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN).

Introduction to nutrients and the role of diet therapy in growth and development and in the maintenance of health.

Review of Nursing knowledge and skills, study, stress management techniques, and test-taking strategies to prepare the graduate vocational nurse (GVN) to take the National Licensure Examination-Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN).

A study of the biological, psychological, and sociological concepts applicable to basic needsof the family including childbearing and neonatal care. Utilization of the nursing process in the assessment and management of the chidbearing family. Topics include physiological changes related to pregnancy, fetal development, and nursing care of the family during labor and delivery and the puerperium.

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

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. End-of-Course Outcomes: As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry. Prerequisites: VNSG 1304. Concurrent enrollment in VNSG 1500, VNSG 1331, and VNSG 1423. One hundred twenty-eight clinical hours per semester.

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 (Med/Surg, Maternity, Pediatric).

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 (Capstone).

Mastery of basic nursing skills and competencies for a variety of health care settings using the nursing process as the foundation for all nursing interventions.

Fundamentals of medications and their diagnostic, therapeutic, and curative effects. Includes nursing interventions utilizing the nursing process. End-of-Course Outcomes: Identify properties, effects, and principles of pharmacotherapeutic agents; and list common nursing interventions associated with the various pharmacotherapeutic agents. Prerequisite: Admission into the program. Forty-eight lecture hours per semester.

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.

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.

Introduction to common health problems requiring medical and surgical interventions.

Mastery of entry level nursing skills and competencies for a variety of health care settings. Utilization of the nursing process as the foundation for all nursing interventions. End-of-Course Outcomes: Demonstrate competency in basic nursing skills; identify the steps in the nursing process and how each relates to nursing care; and discuss the delivery of basic nursing skills in a variety of health care settings. Prerequisite: Admission into the program. Thirty-two lecture hours and ninety-six laboratory hours per semester.

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 profession.

Introduction to general principles of growth and development, primary health care needs of the patient across the life span, and therapeutic nursing interventions.

Application of advanced level nursing skills and competencies in a variety of health care settings utilizing the nursing process as a problem-solving tool.

Continuation of Nursing in Health and Illness II. Further study of medical-surgical health problems of the patient including concepts of mental illness. Incorporates knowledge necessary to make the transition from student to graduate vocational nurse. This is a capstone course.