Vocational Nursing

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VN 30 INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY 1.5 Units Grade only. [Prerequisite: Acceptance into Vocational Nursing program. Corequisite: VN 101.] 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. [D] FALL 2009 - Remove lab and change lecture to 1, total 1 unit.
VN 30 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
51006 VN 30 301 01:30PM-03:20PM TH 4403 Penaloza,Gabriella 9 0*
HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - DAY Begins: 8/17/2009 Ends: 10/16/2009 *Open seats as of Friday, November 20, 2009 5:51 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 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
51007 VN 31 301 02:00PM-04:05PM TH 4403 Penaloza,Gabriella 9 1*
HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - DAY Begins: 10/19/2009 Ends: 12/18/2009 *Open seats as of Friday, November 20, 2009 5:51 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: ENGL 114 or equivalent.] Introduction to vocational nursing and human functioning framework. Content includes healthcare system, therapeutic communication, professional communication and relationships, nursing process overview, stress and coping, and psychosocial and cultural issues. [D; CSU]
VN 101 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
51008 VN 101 301 08:00AM-12:50PM TH 4403 Penaloza,Gabriella 9 0*
HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - DAY Begins: 8/17/2009 Ends: 10/16/2009 *Open seats as of Friday, November 20, 2009 5:51 PM
VN 101L INTRODUCTION TO VOCATIONAL NURSING I LABORATORY 2 Units Fee: $27. Pass/No Pass only. [Corequisite: VN 101.] Companion laboratory to VN 101 including patient care experiences in selected clinical settings. 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
51010 VN 101L 301 TBA-TBA MTWTHFSSU 4403 Penaloza,Gabriella 9 0*
    TBA-TBA HOSP    
HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - DAY Begins: 8/17/2009 Ends: 10/16/2009 *Open seats as of Friday, November 20, 2009 5:51 PM
51011 VN 101L 302 TBA-TBA MTWTHFSSU 4403 Penaloza,Gabriella 9 0*
    TBA-TBA HOSP Apatan,Leah    
HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - DAY Begins: 8/17/2009 Ends: 10/16/2009 *Open seats as of Friday, November 20, 2009 5:51 PM
51012 VN 101L E1 TBA-TBA MTWTHFSSU HOSP Penaloza,Gabriella 9 0*
OTAY MESA CENTER - DAY Begins: 8/17/2009 Ends: 10/16/2009 *Open seats as of Friday, November 20, 2009 5:51 PM
54640 VN 101L E2 TBA-TBA MTWTHFSSU HOSP Penaloza,Gabriella 9 8*
OTAY MESA CENTER - DAY Begins: 8/17/2009 Ends: 10/16/2009 *Open seats as of Friday, November 20, 2009 5:51 PM
VN 102 INTRODUCTION TO VOCATIONAL NURSING II 2.5 Units Grade only. [Prerequisite: VN 101 or equivalent. Corequisite: VN 102L.] Concepts of vocational nursing including data collection (phase one of nursing process), geriatrics, rehabilitation, death and dying, spiritual care, and assertive behavior. Includes enhancing and supporting protective functions of the patient in all age groups. [D; CSU]
VN 102 Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
51013 VN 102 301 08:00AM-01:30PM TH 4403 Penaloza,Gabriella 9 1*
HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - DAY Begins: 10/19/2009 Ends: 12/18/2009 *Open seats as of Friday, November 20, 2009 5:51 PM
VN 102L INTRODUCTION TO VOCATIONAL NURSING II LABORATORY 2 Units Fee: $16. Pass/No Pass only. [Prerequisite: VN 101 or equivalent. Corequisite: VN 102.] Content supports theory in VN 102 by offering clinical practice in data collection and documentation, geriatric nursing procedures, disease screening, and methods and procedures to prevent and control infection. [D; CSU]
VN 102L Sections Offered
Cls No. Crs/Sect No. Time Days Room Instructor #Weeks #Seats
51014 VN 102L 301 TBA-TBA MTWTHFSSU 4403 Penaloza,Gabriella 9 0*
    TBA-TBA HOSP    
HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - DAY Begins: 10/19/2009 Ends: 12/18/2009 *Open seats as of Friday, November 20, 2009 5:51 PM
51015 VN 102L 302 TBA-TBA MTWTHFSSU 4403 Penaloza,Gabriella 9 0*
    TBA-TBA HOSP Apatan,Leah    
HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - DAY Begins: 10/19/2009 Ends: 12/18/2009 *Open seats as of Friday, November 20, 2009 5:51 PM
51016 VN 102L 303 TBA-TBA MTWTHFSSU 4403 Penaloza,Gabriella 9 0*
    TBA-TBA HOSP DePerio,Lourdes    
HIGHER ED CENTER, OTAY MESA - DAY Begins: 10/19/2009 Ends: 12/18/2009 *Open seats as of Friday, November 20, 2009 5:51 PM
Total Courses: 6 Total Sections: 11