VN 140 - Meeting Complex Adult Health Needs

    Recent Professors
    Charisse I. Jackson, Richard Maeda, Doris F. Marshall, John P. Vertido
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    12
    Prerequisite
    VN 130 with a grade of "C" or better
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of VN 140
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    program Students apply theoretical concepts in utilizing the nursing process to meet the needs of adult patients of all ages with major health problems related to more complex regulatory, elimination, cardiovascular/respiratory, and nutritional disorders. Emphasis is on understanding all steps of the nursing process and identifying the role of the Vocational Nurse as it relates to the nursing process. Principles related to legal and bio-ethical aspects, communication, health teaching, cultural diversity, and human sexuality are included. Management principles, the Vocational Nursing Practice Act, professional organizations, resume writing, and job search are presented.
    Usually Held
    Mon Thu 9:00am–12:05pm, Mon Tue Sat