VNC 103 - Advanced Vocational Nursing Concepts

    Recent Professors
    P. Harris; G. Fitzgerald; K. Chapman; D. Chodrick; V. Gibney; S. Sturdevant; P. Korin; H. Payne; J. Gordon, P. Harris; G. Fitzgerald; P. Korin; H. Payne; A. Foust; V. Gibney; K. Tomkiel
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    17.5
    Prerequisite
    VNC 102 - Intermediate Vocational Nursing Concepts
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course focuses on the care of patients across the lifespan related to acute and chronic health problems, as well as the care of the perinatal patient and her family. This course is designed to facilitate the student's acquisition of knowledge, skills, and behaviors necessary to providing safe and quality care to patients in a variety of settings and to providing leadership for the interprofessional healthcare team. Emphasis is placed on physiological disorders and associated pharmacologic agents that require management, specifically incorporating the concepts of inflammation, immunity, reproduction, pain, clotting, gas exchange, intracranial regulation, acid base, leadership, collaboration, care coordination, healthcare quality, and healthcare organizations. Leadership and Management concepts are addressed with an emphasis on the role of the LVN as leader. Clinical, lab, and simulation experiences provide the student an opportunity to apply theoretical concepts and implement safe patient care in selected acute care settings. Active learning strategies employed in this course will promote the development of leadership skills and self-directed lifelong learning. Note: A physical examination, immunizations, drug testing, and background checks are required as necessary for participation in the clinical setting prior to admission to the course.
    Usually Held
    Mon Thu 12:00pm–3:00pm, Mon Thu 8:30am–11:30am, Fri Sat 5:45am–5:45pm, Tue Wed 6:45am–6:45pm