Vocational Nursing

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VN 30 INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY 1 Unit Grade only. [Corequisite: VN 101. Limitation on Enrollment: Acceptance into Vocational Nursing Program.] Provides math review for dosage calculations, conversions between different systems of measurement, dosage calculation and measurement, drug orders and labels, and intravenous calculations. Includes instruction in the technique of safe medication administration. (Not open to students with credit in ADN 106.) [D]
VN 30 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
75145 VN 30 301 08:00AM-09:50AM TH 4403 Brown,Honorene 9 9*
HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - DAY Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 10/20/2012 Prior application required through the Nursing Program; No WebAdvisor enrollment available. *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
VN 31 BASIC CONCEPTS IN PHARMACOLOGY 1 Unit Grade only. [Corequisite: VN 102. Limitation on Enrollment: Acceptance into Vocational Nursing program. Prerequisite: VN 30 or equivalent.] Introduces basic concepts of pharmacology for Vocational Nursing (VN) students. Includes content organized according to drug administration as well as issues related to drug education, management, and enforcement of drug laws. Emphasizes knowledge of pharmacology necessary to properly educate and advise patients regarding their healthcare needs. [D]
VN 31 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
75146 VN 31 301 08:00AM-10:15AM TH 4403 Cruz,Rosemarie 9 8*
HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - DAY Begins: 10/22/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 Prior application required through the Nursing Program; No WebAdvisor enrollment available. *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
VN 101L INTRODUCTION TO VOCATIONAL NURSING I LABORATORY 2 Units Fee: $35. Pass/No Pass only. [Corequisite: VN 101.] Companion laboratory to VN 101 including patient care experiences in selected clinical settings. Includes application of therapeutic and professional communication, nursing process, charting, and fundamental patient care skills. [D; CSU]
VN 101L Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
75148 VN 101L 301 TBA-TBA TBA TBA Cruz,Rosemarie 9 3*
HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - DAY Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 10/20/2012 Hours to be assigned. Prior application required through the Nursing Program; No WebAdvisor enrollment available. *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
75149 VN 101L E1 TBA-TBA TBA TBA Brown,Honorene 9 2*
EXTENSION SITE - DAY Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 10/20/2012 Hours to be assigned. Prior application required through the Nursing Program; No WebAdvisor enrollment available. *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
75150 VN 101L E2 TBA-TBA TBA TBA Reynolds,Mylene 9 2*
EXTENSION SITE - DAY Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 10/20/2012 Hours to be assigned. Prior application required through the Nursing Program; No WebAdvisor enrollment available. *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
VN 101 INTRODUCTION TO VOCATIONAL NURSING I 2.5 Units Grade only. [Limitation on Enrollment: CNA Certification or equivalent. Corequisite: VN 30 and 101L. Recommended Preparation: RDG 158 or the equivalent skill level as determined by the Southwestern College Reading Assessment or equivalent.] Introduces vocational nursing and human functioning framework. Includes healthcare system, therapeutic communication, professional communication, and relationships. Emphasizes the nursing process, stress and coping, psychosocial and cultural issues, critical thinking, physical assessment, documentation, infection control, and sterile procedures. [D; CSU]
VN 101 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
75147 VN 101 301 10:00AM-02:50PM TH 4403 Cruz,Rosemarie 9 10*
HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - DAY Begins: 8/20/2012 Ends: 10/20/2012 Prior application required through the Nursing Program; No WebAdvisor enrollment available. *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
VN 102 INTRODUCTION TO VOCATIONAL NURSING II 2.5 Units Grade only. [Prerequisite: VN 101 or equivalent. Corequisite: VN 31 and VN 102L.] Provides concepts of vocational nursing with an emphasis on geriatrics, death, dying, and rehabilitation. Includes fluids, electrolytes, urinary disorders, comfort care, nutrition, enteral feedings, gastrointestinal disorders, visual and auditory disorders, as well as care of the surgical patient. [D; CSU]
VN 102 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
75152 VN 102 301 11:00AM-05:10PM TH 4403 Cruz,Rosemarie 9 8*
HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - DAY Begins: 10/22/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 Prior application required through the Nursing Program; No WebAdvisor enrollment available. *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
VN 102L INTRODUCTION TO VOCATIONAL NURSING II LABORATORY 2 Units Pass/No Pass only. [Prerequisite: VN 101 or equivalent. Corequisite: VN 31 and VN 102.] Supports theory from VN 102 by offering clinical practice in the medical-surgical clinical setting. Provides nursing care for patients with a variety of illnesses including geriatric nursing. [D; CSU]
VN 102L Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
75153 VN 102L 301 TBA-TBA TBA TBA Cruz,Rosemarie 9 1*
HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - DAY Begins: 10/22/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 Hours to be assigned. Prior application required through the Nursing Program; No WebAdvisor enrollment available. *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
75154 VN 102L E1 TBA-TBA TBA TBA Brown,Honorene 9 1*
EXTENSION SITE - DAY Begins: 10/22/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 Hours to be assigned. Prior application required through the Nursing Program; No WebAdvisor enrollment available. *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
75155 VN 102L E2 TBA-TBA TBA TBA Reynolds,Mylene 9 3*
EXTENSION SITE - DAY Begins: 10/22/2012 Ends: 12/20/2012 Hours to be assigned. Prior application required through the Nursing Program; No WebAdvisor enrollment available. *Open seats as of Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:15 PM
Total Courses: 6 Total Sections: 10
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