NURSING - VOCATIONAL SEC DAYS HOURS
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NURSING - VOCATIONAL VONUR-008
Medical Terminology for Healthcare Occupations 1 Unit
ADVISORY: Eligibility for ENGL-100 LMC Degree: DA Are you working or interested in working in the healthcare field? This course provides an integrated approach to learning medical terminology. Learn the basic rules for using word parts to form medical terms, how to pronounce medical terms using phonetic pronunciation, and how to relate medical terminology to anatomy and physiology. LR 0202 T 2:00-2:50pm CC3-361 Moore, P Semester
VONUR-015
Advanced Concepts to Clinical Pharmacology - 1 Unit
PREREQUISITE: VONUR-010; Admission to the Vocational Nursing Program CO-REQUISITE: Concurrent enrollment in VONUR-016, 017, and 018 LMC Degree: DA This pharmacology course is a continuation of VONUR-010. The course builds on previous concepts of clinical pharmacology and focuses on drug therapy used in the management of major psychiatric diseases and disorders as well as drug therapy used in the management of normal and abnormal conditions related to the expectant mother and the pediatric client. LR 0210 T 8:00-8:50am CC3-361 Hawkes, D Semester
VONUR-016
Family Centered Nursing - 5 Units
PREREQUISITE: VONUR-011; Admission to the Vocational Nursing Program CO-REQUISITE: Concurrent enrollment in VONUR-015, 017, and 018. LMC Degree: DA This is the third theory course in the three-semester program geared towards final completion and certification for the vocational nursing program. Completion of the program allows the student to take the licensure examination. This course emphasizes the causes, diagnosis and treatment of various medical diseases and how these affect the maternal, pediatric or psychiatric patient and their families. (Payment for Proctored exam) LR 0220 T 9:00-1:50pm CC3-361 O’Rourke, J Semester
VONUR-017
SEC DAYS HOURS
Family Centered Nursing Practice - 6 Units
PREREQUISITE: VONUR-012; Admission to the Vocational Nursing Program CO-REQUISITE: Concurrent enrollment in VONUR-015, 016, and 018. LMC Degree: DA This is the third semester clinical course in the three semester Vocational Nursing program. Completion of the Program allows students to take the licensure examination. In this course students demonstrate in a clinical environment the nursing skills necessary to provide nursing care to pediatric, maternity and psychiatric patients under instructor supervision while maintaining a hygienic, comfortable and safe patient environment. In addition, students are provided the opportunity to practice their skills in the Nursing Skill Lab and various skills are tested for proficiency prior to being used in the clinical environment. The students’ clinical experience utilizes the concepts of homeostasis, the nursing process, care mapping and maintaining an optimum level of wellness as the foundation for providing safe and comprehensive nursing care to pediatric, maternity and psychiatric patients. Mandatory fees associated with the course include: $40-$60 for Parking at Clinical Sites; $250 for Licensure; $20-$25 for HealthStream Orientation. LR 0252 M 10:00-10:50am CC3-340 Hawkes, D Semester 1:00-2:50pm THF 6:45-3:15pm CLINIC For the first day of class Fri. 8/11 students will meet 9:00-2:50pm in room CC3-361. For the first week Thurs/Fri. 8/17-8/18 students will meeet 7:002:50pm in room CC3-361. Some students may have clinical days on weekends or alternte days or P.M. shifts.
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M 10:00-12:50pm CC3-340 Hawkes, D Semester THF 6:45-3:15pm CLINIC For the first day of class Fri. 8/11 students will meet 9:00-2:50pm in room CC3-361. For the first 2 weeks Thurs/Fri. 8/17-8/25 students will meeet 7:00-2:50pm in room CC3-361. Some students may have clinical days on weekends or alternte days or P.M. shifts.
VONUR-018
Professional Issues in Vocational Nursing - 1 Unit
VONUR-030
IV Therapy/Blood Withdrawal - 1.5 Units
PREREQUISITE: VONUR-007; Admission to the Vocational Nursing Program CO-REQUISITE: Concurrent enrollment in VONUR-015, 016, and 017. LMC Degree: DA The course focuses on ethical and leadership issues and how they may affect the LVN’s nursing practice. Nursing education requirements as well as employment and interviewing skills are discussed. LR 0233 M 9:00-9:50am CC3-361 O’Rourke, J Semester
PREREQUISITE: RN, LVN, Graduate RN/ VN Program, Senior VN/RN program LMC Degree: NDA This course will instruct students on the purpose of IV and blood withdrawal therapy, legal implications, management of IV’s, and possible complications of venipuncture. Upon attending all class sessions, passing a posttest with 75% and successfully completing three IV venipuncture’s and three blood withdrawals the participant will receive a state certificate for IV Therapy/Blood Withdrawal Certification. The IV therapy and Blood Withdrawal class is a 36 contact hour course with 27 hours spent in theory and 9 hours spent in practical demonstration. BVNPT Instructor provider # 1B-2763. The class may be taken for CEU’s only (this course is not approved for RN license renewal). A $20.00 lab fee is required LR
Weekend Course 0253
S
8:00-12:50pm 1:30-5:20pm
CC3-340
O’Rourke, J
10/7-10/28
NUTRITION NUTRI-055
Introduction to Nutrition - 3 Units
ADVISORY: Eligibility for ENGL-100 LMC Degree: DA Transfer: UC, CSU Do you want to learn accurate information about nutrition? What about all those diets? Do they work? Do I have to exercise to lose weight? You will learn about the basics of nutrition, covering nutrition throughout the life cycle, diet for health maintenance and disease prevention. A course designed for students in nursing as well as for the general consumer seeking information for personal and family needs. LR 0291 W 1:00-3:50pm SC1-131 McConnell, D Semester 0041 TH 6:00-8:50pm SC1-136 McConnell, D Semester
Brentwood Center 9535 9534
TTH F
1:00-2:20pm 9:00-11:50am
BRT-6 BRT-10
Smith, K McConnell, D
Semester Semester
PE - ACTIVITIES PE-014A
Beginning Volleyball - 1 Unit
LMC Degree: DA Transfer: UC, CSU (formerly PE-014) Have you always wanted to learn the game of volleyball or improve the game you already have? This course will teach you the skills of serving, blocking, and digging, setting and spiking so you can effectively play the game. SC 0036 F 11:00-1:50pm GYM Domenichelli, D Semester
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