Vocational Nursing Courses
VNSG 1138 | Mental Illness
Credit Hours: 1
Lecture Hours: 16
Contact Hours: 16
Description: Study of human behavior with emphasis on emotional and mental abnormalities and modes of treatment incorporating the nursing process.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
School: School of Health Careers
VNSG 1219 | Professional Development
Credit Hours: 2
Lecture Hours: 32
Contact Hours: 32
Description: Study of the importance of professional growth. Topics include the role of licensed vocational nurse in the multi-disciplinary health care team, professional organizations, and continuing education.
Prerequisites: VNSG 1226, VNSG 1304, VNSG 1361, VNSG 1330, VNSG 1331, VNSG 1362, VNSG 1405, VNSG 1423, and VNSG 1429
Corequisites: VNSG 1238, VNSG 1334, VNSG 1432, and VNSG 1363
School: School of Health Careers
VNSG 1226 | Gerontology
Credit Hours: 2
Lecture Hours: 32
Contact Hours: 32
Description: Overview of the normal physical, psychosocial, and cultural aspects of the aging process. Addresses common disease processes of aging. Exploration of perceptions toward care of the older adult.
Prerequisites: RNSG 1208
Corequisites: VNSG 1304, VNSG 1405, VNSG 1423, and VNSG 1361
School: School of Health Careers
VNSG 1230 | Maternal-Neonatal Nursing
Credit Hours: 2
Lecture Hours: 32
Contact Hours: 32
Description: 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. Lab and specialty exam fees.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
School: School of Health Careers
VNSG 1234 | Pediatrics
Credit Hours: 2
Lecture Hours: 32
Contact Hours: 32
Description: Study of the care of the pediatric patient and family during health and disease. Emphasis on growth and developmental needs utilizing the nursing process.
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
School: School of Health Careers
VNSG 1238 | Mental Illness
Credit Hours: 2
Lecture Hours: 32
Contact Hours: 32
Description: Study of human behavior with emphasis on emotional and mental abnormalities and modes of treatment incorporating the nursing process and clinical judgment. Specialty exam fees.
Prerequisites: VNSG 1226, VNSG 1304, VNSG 1330, VNSG 1331, VNSG 1361, VNSG 1362, VNSG 1405, VNSG 1423, and VNSG 1429
Corequisites: VNSG 1219, VNSG 1334, VNSG 1432, and VNSG 1363
School: School of Health Careers
VNSG 1304 | Foundations Of Nursing
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 48
Contact Hours: 48
Description: 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. Specialty exam fees.
Prerequisites: RNSG 1208
Corequisites: VNSG 1226, VNSG 1361, VNSG 1405, VNSG 1423, and VNSG 1304
School: School of Health Careers
VNSG 1330 | Maternal/Newborn Nursing
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 48
Contact Hours: 48
Description: 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 and clinical judgment model 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. Specialty exam fees
Prerequisites: VNSG 1226, VNSG 1304, VNSG 1361, VNSG 1405, and VNSG 1423
Corequisites: VNSG 1133, VNSG 1136, VNSG 1331, VNSG 1362, and VNSG 1429
School: School of Health Careers
VNSG 1331 | Pharmacology
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 48
Contact Hours: 48
Description: Fundamentals of medications and their diagnostic, therapeutic and curative effects. Includes nursing interventions utilizing the nursing process and clinical judgment model. Specialty exam fees
Prerequisites: VNSG 1238, VNSG 1304, VNSG 1361, VNSG 1405, and VNSG 1423
Corequisites: VNSG 1330, VNSG 1331, VNSG 1362, and VNSG 1429
School: School of Health Careers
VNSG 1334 | Pediatric Nursing
Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 48
Contact Hours: 48
Description: Study of the care of the pediatric patient and family during health and disease. Emphasis on growth and development needs utilizing the nursing process and clinical judgment model. Specialty exam fees
Prerequisites: VNSG 1331, VNSG 1429, VNSG 1330, and VNSG 1362
Corequisites: VNSG 1219, VNSG 1238, VNSG 1432, and VNSG 1363
School: School of Health Careers
VNSG 1360 | Vocational Clinical
Credit Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 288
Clinical Hours: 288
Contact Hours: 288
Description: 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. Placement in summer session, following first year nursing curriculum – Lufkin campus only.
Prerequisites: RNSG 1205, RNSG 1215, RNSG 1309, RNSG 1262, RNSG 1301, RNSG 1341, RNSG 1363 and current CPR card
Corequisites: VNSG 1570
School: School of Health Careers
VNSG 1361 | Clinical Nursing
Credit Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 256
Contact Hours: 256
Fee: Yes
Description: 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.
Prerequisites: Current CPR card
Corequisites: VNSG 1226, VNSG 1304, VNSG 1304, VNSG 1226, and VNSG 1423
School: School of Health Careers
VNSG 1362 | Clinical Nursing
Credit Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 256
Contact Hours: 256
Fee: Yes
Description: 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. Placement in second semester.
Prerequisites: VNSG 1304, VNSG 1405, VNSG 1423, VNSG 1361 and a current CPR card
Corequisites: VNSG 1331, VNSG 1429, and VNSG 1330
School: School of Health Careers
VNSG 1363 | Clinical Nursing
Credit Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 256
Clinical Hours: 256
Contact Hours: 256
Description: 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. Placement in third semester.
Prerequisites: VNSG 1331, VNSG 1330, VNSG 1429, and VNSG 1362
Corequisites: VNSG 1219, VNSG 1238, VNSG 1334, and VNSG 1432
School: School of Health Careers
VNSG 1423 | Basic Nursing Skills
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 80
Contact Hours: 80
Fee: Yes
Description: Mastery of basic nursing skills and competencies for a variety of health care settings using the nursing process and clinical judgment as the foundation for all nursing interventions.
Prerequisites: RNSG 1208
Corequisites: VNSG 1304, VNSG 1361, and VNSG 1405
School: School of Health Careers
VNSG 1429 | Medical-Surgical Nursing I
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 64
Contact Hours: 64
Description: Application of the nursing process and clinical judgment model to the care of adult patients experiencing medical-surgical conditions along the health-illness continuum in a variety of health care settings.
Prerequisites: VNSG 1226, VNSG 1304, VNSG 1423, VNSG 1361, and VNSG 1405
Corequisites: VNSG 1330, VNSG 1331, and VNSG 1362
School: School of Health Careers
VNSG 1432 | Medical Surgical Nursing II
Credit Hours: 4
Lecture Hours: 64
Contact Hours: 64
Description: Continuation of Medical-Surgical Nursing I with application of the nursing process and clinical judgment model to the care of adult patients experiencing medical-surgical conditions along the health-illness continuum in a variety of health care settings. Specialty exam fees.
Prerequisites: VNSG 1226, VNSG 1330, VNSG 1331, VNSG 1362, and VNSG 1429
Corequisites: VNSG 1219, VNSG 1238, VNSG 1304, VNSG 1361, VNSG 1405, VNSG 1432, and VNSG 1363
School: School of Health Careers