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2018-2019 Academic Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED]

Course Descriptions


 

Vocational Nursing

  
  • VNSG 1201 - Mental Health and Illness

    2 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 0 lab hours.
    Prerequisites: VNSG 1204  
    Personality development, human needs, common mental mechanisms, and factors influencing mental health and mental illness. Includes common mental disorders and related therapy.

    Measurable Learning Outcomes:
    Outcomes: Identify the characteristics of mental health; identify common mental illness and maladaptive behaviors; describe trends in psychotherapeutic treatment; discuss the application of therapeutic communication skills; and assist in the formulation of a plan of care for the individual with mental illness or maladaptive behavior.
  
  • VNSG 1204 - Foundations of Nursing

    2 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 0 lab hours.
    Corequisites: VNSG 1260  
    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.

    Measurable Learning Outcomes:
    Outcomes: Identify roles and legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities of a vocational nurse as a member of the health care team in a variety of health care settings; identify characteristics of a therapeutic nurse/patient relationship; examine positive nurse/patient mental health practices emphasizing cultural and spiritual diversity; relate the history of nursing to the present day; and describe the components of the nursing process.
  
  • VNSG 1230 - Maternal-Neonatal Nursing

    2 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 0 lab hours.
    Prerequisites: VNSG 1204  
    Corequisites: VNSG 1460  
     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.

    Measurable Learning Outcomes:
    Outcomes: Discuss human reproduction and fetal development as related to the normal aspects of childbearing; identify common complications of the mother and newborn during prenatal, antenatal, and postnatal periods; and relate characteristics of the normal newborn and associated nursing interventions to meet identified health care needs utilizing the nursing process.
  
  • VNSG 1231 - Pharmacology (Deactivate Summer 2019)

    2 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 1 lab hours.
    Prerequisites: VNSG 1122 , VNSG 1126 , VNSG 1136 , VNSG 1160 , VNSG 1423 , BIOL 2404 .
    Corequisites: VNSG 1330 , VNSG 1509 , VNSG 1560 , VNSG 2331 .
    Fundamentals of medications and their diagnostic, therapeutic, and curative effects. Includes nursing interventions utilizing the nursing process in providing holistic care.

    Additional Fees: $16

    Measurable Learning Outcomes:
    Identify properties, effects, and principles of pharmacotherapeutic agents; and list nursing interventions associated with the various pharmacotherapeutic agents
  
  • VNSG 1234 - Pediatrics

    2 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 0 lab hours.
    Prerequisites: VNSG 1204  
    Corequisites: VNSG 2461  
    Study of the care of the pediatric patient and family during health and disease. Emphasis on growth and developmental needs utilizing the nursing process.

    Measurable Learning Outcomes:
    Outcomes: Identify safety principles related to childcare; discuss primary nursing care of the pediatric patient and family during health and disease; and apply concepts of growth and development to the care of pediatric patients utilizing the nursing process.
  
  • VNSG 1260 - Clinical - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

    2 credit hours. 6 clinical hours. 0 lab hours.
    Corequisites: VNSG 1423  
    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.

    Measurable Learning Outcomes:
    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.
  
  • VNSG 1330 - Maternal-Neonatal Nursing (Deactivate Summer 2019)

    3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours.
    Prerequisites: VNSG 1122 , VNSG 1126 , VNSG 1136 , VNSG 1160 , VNSG 1423 , BIOL 2404 .
    Corequisites: VNSG 1231 , VNSG 1509 , VNSG 1560 , VNSG 2331 .
    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.

    Additional Fees: $16 Testing Fee $56.00

    Measurable Learning Outcomes:
    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. Discuss human reproduction and fetal development as related to the normal aspects of childbearing; identify common complications of the mother and newborn during prenatal, antenatal, and postnatal periods; and relate characteristics of the normal newborn and associated nursing interventions to meet identified health care needs utilizing the nursing process
  
  • VNSG 1331 - Pharmacology

    3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours.
    Prerequisites: VNSG 1423  
    Fundamentals of medications and their diagnostic, therapeutic, and curative effects. Includes nursing interventions utilizing the nursing process.

    Measurable Learning Outcomes:
    Identify properties, effects, and principles of pharmacotherapeutic agents; and explain nursing interventions associated with the various pharmacotherapeutic agents.
  
  • VNSG 1334 - Pediatrics

    3 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 0 lab hours.
    Prerequisites: VNSG 1231 , VNSG 1330 , VNSG 1509 , VNSG 1560 , VNSG 2331 .
    Corequisites: VNSG 1119 , VNSG 1138 , VNSG 2510  , VNSG 2561 , ITSE 1294 .
    Study of childhood growth and development, diseases and childcare from infancy through adolescence. Focus is on the care of the well and the ill child utilizing the nursing process in providing family centered holistic nursing care.

    Measurable Learning Outcomes:
    Identify safety principles related to childcare; discuss primary nursing care of the pediatric patient and family during health and disease; and apply concepts of growth and development to the care of pediatric patients utilizing the nursing process.
  
  • VNSG 1409 - Nursing in Health & Illness II

    4 credit hours. 4 lecture hours. 0 lab hours.
    Prerequisites: VNSG 1423  
    Corequisites: VNSG 1460  
    Introduction to health problems requiring medical and surgical interventions.

    Measurable Learning Outcomes:
    Compare and contrast normal physiology of body systems to pathologic variations in the patient with medical-surgical health problems; evaluate and treat patients with medical-surgical health problems using the nursing process including nutrition, pharmacological therapy, and principles of safety.
  
  • VNSG 1423 - Basic Nursing Skills

    4 credit hours. 3 lecture hours. 3 lab hours.
    Corequisites: VNSG 1260  
    Mastery of entry level nursing skills and competencies to a diverse population for a variety of healthcare settings. Laboratory experiences are required.

    Additional Fees: $64 Sim Lab Fee

    Measurable Learning Outcomes:
    Demonstrate competency in basic nursing skills; identify the steps in the nursing process; describe how each step relates to nursing care; and discuss the delivery of basic nursing skills in a variety of health care settings.
  
  • VNSG 1460 - Clinical - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

    4 credit hours. 12 clinical hours. 0 lab hours.
    Prerequisites: VNSG 1260  
    Corequisites: VNSG 1409  
    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. 

    Measurable Learning Outcomes:
    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.
  
  • VNSG 1509 - Nursing in Health & Illness II (Deactivate Summer 2019)

    5 credit hours. 5 lecture hours. 0 lab hours.
    Prerequisites: VNSG 1122 , VNSG 1136 , VNSG 1423 , BIOL 2404 , VNSG 1126 , VNSG 1160  
    Corequisites: VNSG 1231 , VNSG 1330 , VNSG 1560 , VNSG 2331 .
    Introduction to common health problems of culturally diverse clients requiring medical and surgical interventions during various stages of the life cycle.

    Measurable Learning Outcomes:
    Compare and contrast normal physiology of body systems to pathologic variations in the patient with medical-surgical health problems; evaluate and treat patients with medical-surgical health problems using the nursing process including nutrition and drug therapy
  
  • VNSG 1560 - Clinical-LVN-Training II Nurse (Deactivate Summer 2019)

    5 credit hours. 20 Clinical Hours; 0 lecture hours.
    Prerequisites: VNSG 1122 , VNSG 1126 , VNSG 1136 ,VNSG 1160 , VNSG 1423 , BIOL 2404 .
    Corequisites: VNSG 1231 , VNSG 1330 , VNSG 1509 , VNSG 2331 .
    This course is 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 professionals.

    Measurable Learning Outcomes:
    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.
  
  • VNSG 2331 - Advanced Nursing Skills

    3 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 3 lab hours.
    Prerequisites:  VNSG 1423 
    Corequisites: VNSG 1460  
    Mastery of advanced level nursing skills and competencies to a diverse population in a variety of healthcare settings utilizing the nursing process as a problem solving tool. Laboratory experiences are required.

    Additional Fees: $32 Simulation Fee; $119 Testing Fee

    Measurable Learning Outcomes:
    Demonstrate competency in advanced nursing skills; implement the steps in the nursing process and describe how each step relates to nursing care; and discuss the delivery of advanced nursing skills in a variety of health care settings.
  
  • VNSG 2461 - Clinical - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

    4 credit hours. 12 clinical hours. 0 lab hours.
    Prerequisites: VNSG 1460  
    Corequisites: VNSG 2510  
    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.

    Measurable Learning Outcomes:
    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.
  
  • VNSG 2510 - Nursing in Health and Illness III

    5 credit hours. 5 lecture hours.
    Prerequisites: VNSG 1409  
    Corequisites: VNSG 2461  
    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.

    Additional Fees: $16.00 Lab; $95.00 Exit Exam Fee

    Measurable Learning Outcomes:
    Compare and contrast normal physiology of body systems to pathologic variations in the patient with medical-surgical health problems; evaluate and treat patients with medical-surgical health problems using the nursing process including nutrition, phamacological therapy, and principles of safety; discuss concepts such as mental illness; and utilize learned skills and knowledge for transition from student to graduate vocational nurse.
  
  • VNSG 2561 - Clinical-LVN-training III (Deactivate Summer 2019)

    5 credit hours. 0 lecture hours. 20 lab hours.
    Prerequisites: VNSG 1231 , VNSG 1330 , VNSG 1509 , VNSG 1560 , VNSG 2331 .
    Corequisites: VNSG 1119 , VNSG 1138 , VNSG 1334 , VNSG 2510  , ITSE 1294  
    This course is 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 professionals.

    Additional Fees: $16

    Measurable Learning Outcomes:
    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.

Vocal Ensemble

  
  • MUEN 1141-1001 - Show Choir “Vocal Point”

    1 credit hours. 0 lecture hours. 5 lab hours.


    Open to any student by audition only. Rehearsal and performance of popular songs and music of the Broadway stage. Extensive performance opportunities including song and dance combinations. Maximum of 8 credits.

    Notes:
    Ensembles

    All ensembles are open to all students regardless of major. Performing ensembles serve three distinct purposes: (1) they provide music majors with the ensemble participation necessary for successful completion of their music degree; (2) they provide those not majoring in music an enjoyable outlet, the experience of self-expression, and the social development that results from participation in a group activity; (3) they serve as valuable public relations agents for the College, and for this reason, students have the opportunity to travel and perform at a variety of functions. A great way to get involved at Temple College is to become a member of one of the performing ensembles. All music majors and minors are required to participate in a minimum of one major ensemble during each semester they are in residence. All ensembles may be repeated for credit. Maximum of 8 credits each.

  
  • MUEN 1142 - Chorale

    1 credit hours. 0 lecture hours. 5 lab hours.


    Open to any student by audition only. Designed to give participants a more challenging, stylized choral experience. Performs a wide variety of literature (including instrumental-choral), emphasizing the more difficult choral works. Presents concerts on campus and at various functions in the area. Maximum of 8 credits.

    Measurable Learning Outcomes:
    1. Knowledge of preparation and performance of appropriate standard repertoire.
    2. Knowledge of appropriate standard literature.
    3. Develop collaborative skills.

    Notes:
    Ensembles

    All ensembles are open to all students regardless of major. Performing ensembles serve three distinct purposes: (1) they provide music majors with the ensemble participation necessary for successful completion of their music degree; (2) they provide those not majoring in music an enjoyable outlet, the experience of self-expression, and the social development that results from participation in a group activity; (3) they serve as valuable public relations agents for the College, and for this reason, students have the opportunity to travel and perform at a variety of functions. A great way to get involved at Temple College is to become a member of one of the performing ensembles. All music majors and minors are required to participate in a minimum of one major ensemble during each semester they are in residence. All ensembles may be repeated for credit. Maximum of 8 credits each.

  
  • MUEN 1143 - Swing Choir

    1 credit hours. 0 lecture hours. 5 lab hours.


    Open to any student by audition only. Rehearsal and performance of vocal jazz music from the 1930’s through present. Will perform on and off campus. Maximum of 8 credits.

    Measurable Learning Outcomes:
    1. Knowledge of preparation and performance of appropriate standard repertoire.
    2. Knowledge of appropriate standard literature.
    3. Develop collaborative skills.

    Notes:
    Ensembles

    All ensembles are open to all students regardless of major. Performing ensembles serve three distinct purposes: (1) they provide music majors with the ensemble participation necessary for successful completion of their music degree; (2) they provide those not majoring in music an enjoyable outlet, the experience of self-expression, and the social development that results from participation in a group activity; (3) they serve as valuable public relations agents for the College, and for this reason, students have the opportunity to travel and perform at a variety of functions. A great way to get involved at Temple College is to become a member of one of the performing ensembles. All music majors and minors are required to participate in a minimum of one major ensemble during each semester they are in residence. All ensembles may be repeated for credit. Maximum of 8 credits each.

 

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