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2021-2022 Academic Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Vocational Nursing

  
  • VNSG 1227 - Essentials of Medication Administration


    CIP Code: 51.3901
    Credit(s): 2
    General principles of medication administration including determination of dosage, preparation, safe administration, and documentation of multiple forms of drugs. Instruction includes various systems of measurement. (1-4)

    Math proficiency is determined by examination. Introduction to the concepts of Member of a Profession Provider of Patient-Centered Care Patient Safety Advocate and Member of the Health Care Team. Lab fee required.

    The student will:

      1. demonstrate accurate dosage calculation
    2. demonstrate safe medication administration
    3. accurately document medication administration 1,2,3,5,6

    Prerequisite(s): Traditional: Acceptance into the Vocational Nursing Program 

    Dual Credit: Successful completion of previous term courses. 

    Faculty Consent: Y

  
  • VNSG 1238 - Mental Illness (nurs 1612)


    CIP Code: 51.3901
    Credit(s): 2
    Study of human behavior with emphasis on emotional and mental abnormalities and modes of treatment incorporating the nursing process.

    Therapeutic communication is emphasized. Continue to focus on the role of a vocational nurse as a Member of a Profession Provider of Patient-Centered Care Patient Safety Advocate and Member of the Health Care Team as related to caring for the individual with mental illness or maladaptive behavior.

    The student will:

      1. identify common mental illnesses and maladaptive behavior
    2. utilize the nursing process to assist in planning care for the individual with mental illness or maladaptive behavior
    3. discuss trends in the management of the individual requiring psychotherapeutic treatment and pharmacologic agents 1,2,4,5,6

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of previous term courses. 

    Faculty Consent: Y

  
  • VNSG 1330 - Maternal-Neonatal Nursing


    CIP Code: 51.3901
    Credit(s): 3
    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.

    Pharmacological concepts and nutritional considerations will be explored. Continue to focus on the role of a vocational nurse as a member of a profession,  provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, and member of the healthcare team as related to the care and needs of the family including childbearing and neonatal care.

    The student will:

      1.discuss human reproduction and fetal development as related to the normal aspects of childbearing
    2. identify common complications of the mother and newborn during prenatal antenatal and postnatal periods
    3. relate characteristics of the normal newborn and associated nursing interventions to meet identified health care needs utilizing the nursing process 1,2,3,4,5,6

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of previous term courses. 

    Faculty Consent: Y

  
  • VNSG 1334 - Pediatrics


    CIP Code: 51.3901
    Credit(s): 3
    Study of the care of the pediatric patient and family during health and disease. Emphasis on growth and development needs utilizing the nursing process.

    Students will: 1. Identify safety related principles related to childcare
    2. Discuss primary nursing care of the pediatric patient and family during health and disease
    3. Apply concepts of growth and development to the care of pediatric patients utilizing the nursing process. 1,2,3,4,5,6

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of previous term courses. 

    Faculty Consent: Y

  
  • VNSG 1361 - Intermediate Clinical Nursing


    CIP Code: 51.3901
    Credit(s): 3
    A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is required and will be provided by clinical professional (faculty or preceptor). Clinical education is an unpaid learning experience. 

    Basic clinical instruction that helps students synthesize new knowledge apply previous knowledge or gain experience managing the work flow. Practical experience is simultaneously related to theory

     

      1. 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
    2. 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.

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of previous term courses. 

    Faculty Consent: Y

  
  • VNSG 1363 - Advanced Clinical Nursing


    CIP Code: 51.3901
    Credit(s): 3
    A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is required and will be provided by the clinical professional (faculty or preceptor). Clinical education is an unpaid learning experience.

    Advanced clinical instruction that helps students synthesize new knowledge, apply previous knowledge or gain experience managing the workflow. Practical experience is simultaneously related to theory. Close and/or direct supervision is provided by generally in a clinical setting.

      1. 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
    2. 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 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of previous term courses. 

    Faculty Consent: N

  
  • VNSG 1400 - Nursing in Health & Illness I


    CIP Code: 51.3901
    Credit(s): 4
    Introduction to the general principles of growth and development, primary health care needs of the patient across the life span, and therapeutic nursing interventions.

    Selected medical-surgical disorders will be presented along with nutritional concepts pertinent to those diseases. Introduction to the concepts of member of a profession, provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, and member of the healthcare team.  1. Describe the psychosocial, growth and development, and physiological needs of patients across the life span
    2. Identify primary health care needs of the patient
    3. Identify the basic interventions to support the patient and family during life stages including death and dying

    Prerequisite(s): Traditional: Acceptance into the nursing program 

    Dual Credit: Successful completion of previous term courses. 

    Faculty Consent: Y

  
  • VNSG 1402 - Applied Nursing Skills


    CIP Code: 51.3901
    Credit(s): 4
    Introduction to and application of primary nursing skills. Emphasis on utilization of the nursing process and related scientific principles.

    Introduction to the concepts of member of a profession, provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, and member of the healthcare team. 

     

     

      1. Describe the underlying principles of selected nursing skills and their relationship to patient health status
    2. Demonstrate performance of selected nursing skills utilizing principles of safety
    3. Identify the nursing process as applied to basic care across the life span 1,2,3,4,5,6

    Prerequisite(s): Traditional: Acceptance into the vocational nursing program. 

    Dual Credit: Successful compeltion of previous term courses. 

    Faculty Consent: Y

  
  • VNSG 1405 - Health Science


    CIP Code: 51.3901
    Credit(s): 4
    An introduction to the general principles of anatomy and physiology, nutrition, and microbiology necessary for understanding body processes and basic principles of underlying health promotion and therapeutic interventions.

      1. Identify and describe major body structures and functions which comprise the major body systems
    2. Recognize and describe the relationship of nutrition to health and illness across the life span
    3. Identify microorganisms as causative agents in disease; and identify common causes for disease modes of transmission and methods of prevention and control. 1,2,3,4

    Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the vocational nursing program. 

    Faculty Consent: Y

  
  • VNSG 1509 - Nursing in Health/Illness II


    CIP Code: 51.3901
    Credit(s): 5
    Introduction to common health problems requiring medical and surgical interventions.

      1. Compare and contrast normal physiology of body systems to pathologic variations in the patient with medical-surgical health problems
    2. Evaluate and treat patients with medical-surgical health problems using the nursing process including nutrition, pharmacological therapy, and principles of safety. 1,2,3,4,5,6

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of previous term courses. 

    Faculty Consent: Y

  
  • VNSG 2510 - Nursing in Health and Illness III


    CIP Code: 51.3901
    Credit(s): 5
    Continuation of Nursing in Health and Illness II. Further study of medical-surgical health problems of the patient including concepts such as mental illness. Incorporates knowledge necessary to make the transition from student to graduate vocational nurse.

    Critical thinking exercises continue throughout this course. The capstone experience is the PN Comprehensive Predictor for vocational nurses

     

      1. Compare and contrast normal physiology of body systems to pathologic variations in the patient with common medical– surgical health problems
    2. Evaluate and treat patients with medical-surgical health problems using the nursing process including nutrition, phamacological therapy, and principles of safety
    3. Discuss concepts such as mental illness; and utilize learned skills and knowledge for transition from student to graduate vocational nurse 1,2,3,4,5,6

    Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of previous term courses. 

    Faculty Consent: N


Welding Technology

  
  • WLDG 1337 - Introduction to Welding Metallurgy


    CIP Code: 48.0508
    Credit(s): 3
    A study of ferrous and nonferrous metals from the core to the finished product. Emphasis on metal alloys heat treating hard surfacing welding techniques forging foundry processes and mechanical properties of metal including hardness machinability and ductility. The student will describe technical terms used in the various phases of metallurgy from early history to classification of steel. The student will discuss ferrous and nonferrous metals and how they are processed and used in industry; and describe mechanical and physical properties surface treatment and heat treatment of metals. Lab fee required.

    Requisite(s): Take WLDG 1421 ;
    Faculty Consent: N
  
  • WLDG 1408 - Metal Sculpture


    CIP Code: 48.0508
    Credit(s): 4
    Techniques and methods of oxy-fuel and electric welding and cutting to produce ornamental and functional items. Skill development in material forming, welding, brazing, and finishing techniques. Includes work ethics, artistic styles, and professionalism. Students will demonstrate basic fabrication techniques and safety practices; demonstrate cold and hot metal forming methods; and demonstrate various welding joining and cutting processes. Instructor approval required. Lab fee required.

     
     
     
     
    1,2,3,4,5

    Requisite(s): WLDG 1421 WLDG 1430
    Faculty Consent: N
  
  • WLDG 1417 - Introduction to Layout and Fabrication


    CIP Code: 48.0508
    Credit(s): 4
    A fundamental course in layout and fabrication related to the welding industry. Major emphasis on structural shapes and use in construction. The student will identify welding symbols; identify and select measuring instruments and tools for fabricating projects; recognize correct layout and fabrication terminology; and identify structural shapes and materials. The student will be responsible for choosing the proper procedures tools and equipment to perform assigned actions and be able to explain these actions. Lab fee required. 1,2,3

    Requisite(s): Take WLDG 1421 
    Faculty Consent: N
  
  • WLDG 1421 - Welding Fundamentals(weld1401)


    CIP Code: 48.0508
    Credit(s): 4
    An introduction to the fundamentals of equipment used in oxy-fuel and arc welding, including welding and cutting safety, basic oxy-fuel welding and cutting, basic arc welding processes and basic metallurgy. The student will demonstrate safety procedures associated with oxy-fuel and arc process; perform basic welds using oxy-fuel and arc welding equipment; and identify various metals. Students will acquire and evaluate information pertaining to the use of torches and regulators flame adjustment and arc welding on common metals and safe procedures for handling welding equipment. Emphasis is placed on students’ ability to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills.
     

      1,2,4,5

    Faculty Consent: N

  
  • WLDG 1430 - Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding(GMAW)


    CIP Code: 48.0508
    Credit(s): 4
    Principles of gas metal arc welding setup and use of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) equipment and safe use of tools/equipment. Instruction in various joint designs. Lab fee required. Students will describe welding positions with various joint designs; describe the effects of welding parameters in GMAW; apply safety rules; troubleshoot equipment used, perform visual inspection; weld various types of structural material; and diagnose welding problems. 1

    Requisite(s): Take WLDG 1421  
    Faculty Consent: N
  
  • WLDG 1434 - Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc(GTAW) Welding (weld2404)


    CIP Code: 48.0508
    Credit(s): 4
    Principles of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) setup/use of GTAW equipment. Instruction in various positions and joint designs. Lab fee required. Students will describe various joint designs; describe safety rules and equipment; and describe the effects of welding parameters in GTAW; weld various structural materials. 1

    Requisite(s): Take WLDG 1421 ;
    Faculty Consent: N
  
  • WLDG 1435 - Introduction to Pipe Welding(weld 1402)


    CIP Code: 48.0508
    Credit(s): 4
    An introduction to welding of pipe using the shielded metal arc welding process (SMAW), including electrode selection, equipment setup, and safe shop practices. Emphasis on various welding positions and electrodes.The student will Describe equipment and required pipe preparation and perform welds using various positions and electrodes.

     
     

    Lab fee required. 1,3,5

    Requisite(s): Take WLDG 1421 ;
    Faculty Consent: N

  
  • WLDG 2332 - Welding Automation


    CIP Code: 48.0508
    Credit(s): 3
    Overview of automated welding and cutting applications. Special emphasis on safe use and operation of equipment. Students will set up, program, operate, and troubleshoot various automated welding and/or cutting equipment. Lab fee required. 1,2

    Requisite(s): Take WLDG_1421 & WLDG_1430;
    Faculty Consent: N
  
  • WLDG 2388 - Internship - Welding Technology/Welder


    CIP Code: 48.0508
    Credit(s): 3
    A work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory skills and concepts. A learning plan is developed by the college and the employer. 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. 1,2,4,5,6

    Faculty Consent: Y
  
  • WLDG 2406 - Intermediate Pipe Wldg (form.Weld 2401)


    CIP Code: 48.0508
    Credit(s): 4
    A comprehensive course on the welding of pipe using the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) and/or other processes. Welds will be done using various positions. Topics covered include electrode selection, equipment setup, and safe shop practices.The student will describe  equipment and required pipe preparation; perform welds using various positions.Welds tested by AWS standards. Lab fee required. 1,2,3,4

    Requisite(s): Take WLDG 1421  WLDG 1435 ;
    Faculty Consent: N
  
  • WLDG 2413 - Intermediate Welding Using MultipleProcesses


    CIP Code: 48.0508
    Credit(s): 4
    Instruction using layout tools and blueprint reading with demonstration and guided practices with some of the following welding processes: oxy-fuel gas cutting and welding sheild metal arc welding (GMAW) flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) or any other approved welding process. The student will identify proper safety equipment and tools; select the proper welding process for a given application; demonstrate skills using more than one approved welding process; analyze situations and make decisions concerning safety and electrode selections. Lab fee required. 1,2,3,4

    Requisite(s): Take WLDG 1421  WLDG 1430  WLDG 1434 ;
    Faculty Consent: N
  
  • WLDG 2435 - Adv Layout and Fabrication


    CIP Code: 48.0508
    Credit(s): 4
    An advanced course in layout and fabrication. Includes production and fabrication of layout tools and processes. Emphasis on application of fabrication and layout skills. The student will apply  appropriate techniques of fabrication; design welding projects; prepare drawings; produce templates; apply layout offsets; calculate take offs; formulate bills of materials; and apply mathematical concepts in the construction of projects. Lab fee required.

     
     
    1,2,3,4

    Prerequisite(s): WLDG 1417  WLDG 1421

    Requisite(s): WLDG 1417  
    Faculty Consent: N
  
  • WLDG 2451 - Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding(GTAW)


    CIP Code: 48.0508
    Credit(s): 4
    Advanced topics in GTAW welding including welding in various positions and directions. (Positions include 1G 2G 5G and 6G.) The student will demonstrate proficiency in various welding positions; describe safety rules and equipment used; and describe the effects of welding parameters in GTAW; weld various joint designs; diagnose welding problems; and perform visual inspection. Welds tested by AWS standards. Lab fee required. 1

    Prerequisite(s): WLDG 1434  WLDG 1421

    Faculty Consent: N
 

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