CCSF Catalog Nursing, Licensed Vocational Courses

VOCN 22EX. CNA-LVN Bridge (3)
Lec-3, lab-2 P/NP only
PREREQ.: Eligibility for Licensed Vocational Nursing Program
The course provides an introduction to information and skills helpful to the pre-nursing student. Course content includes theory and practice in learning and test taking strategies, critical thinking, medical terminology and communication. CSU

VOCN 23. Nurse Assistant: Convalescent Care (6)
Lec-5, lab-7
Integration of basic nursing concepts and skills the nursing assistant ust master in order to give safe and competent patient care. Communication and interpersonal skills, infection control, safety and eergency procedures, prooting patient independence, patient/resident rights, basic nursing skills, personal care skills, ental health and social service needs, care of the cognitively ipaired, basic restorative services. Clinical experience in long ter care nursing facilities. CSU

VOCN 24. Home Health Aide (3)
Lec-3
Duties of the nursing assistant in the home setting. Included are liability, safety, infection control, housekeeping chores, food management, laundry, and record keeping. Successful completion leads to State Certification as a Home Health Aide. CSU

VOCN 25. Nurse Assistant/Acute Care (3)
Lec-5, lab-16 (6 wks)
PREREQ.: VOCN 23
Critical thinking concepts and principles serve as the framework for the application of advanced nursing skills and procedures essential to meeting the physical, psychological, and social needs of the medical/surgical patient. The student will be introduced to the causes of disease; the body’s response to disease; and the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. The nursing process will be utilized to develop: 1) assessment, decision-making, and problem-solving skills; 2) effective interview techniques; and 3) time management and prioritizing strategies. CSU

VOCN 41A. Fundamentals of Vocational Nursing (4)
Lec-4, lab-1
PREREQ.: VOCN 41D and 41E
COREQ.: VOCN 41C
Provides an introduction to basic patient care in the hospital setting with a focus on the following core components of Vocational Nursing: the nursing process, legal aspects of nursing, medical terminology, therapeutic communication, basic bedside nursing care, client teaching, infection control and basic needs assessment. CSU
Formerly VOCN 33C.

VOCN 41B. Basic Medical/Surgical Nursing (7)
Lec-4, lab-18
PREREQ.:VOCN 41A
COREQ.: VOCN 41C
Presents theory content with concurrent clinical practice. Systems focus includes the musculoskeletal, integumentary, and gastrointestinal systems. Nursing care of the geriatric client is emphasized to promote understanding of the core concepts of basic medical-surgical nursing: health and illness, culturally competent and age-appropriate nursing care. CSU
Formerly VOCN 33E.

VOCN 41C. Basic Medical/Surgical Skills Lab (.5)
Lab-2
Introduction to basic medical-surgical assessment skills as well as the nursing skills commonly practiced for clients with integumentary, musculoskeletal and gastrointestinal disorders. CSU
Formerly VOCN 33D.

VOCN 41D. Pharmacology (3)
Lec-3
Introduction to the basic concepts of pharmacology for the vocational nursing student. Basic principles of pharmacology, medication calculations, preparation, administration and storage are emphasized. CSU
Formerly VOCN 33A.

VOCN 41E. Anatomy and Physiology (3)
Lec-3
Introduction to the basic concepts of anatomy and physiology for the vocational nursing student. Emphasis is placed on the organization of the body, basic structures, physiological processes, and the structure and function of the body systems. CSU
Formerly VOCN 33F.

VOCN 42A. Adult Medical Surgical Nursing I (5)
Lec-2, lab-9
PREREQ.: VOCN 41A-41E
Presents theory content with concurrent clinical practice. System focus includes hematologic, immune cardiovascular, and respiratory systems. Core concepts include: care of the surgical patient, pain management, and fluid and electrolyte balance. CSU
Formerly VOCN 34B.

VOCN 42B. Adult Medical Surgical Nursing II (5)
Lec-2, lab-9
PREREQ.: VOCN 41A-41E
Present theory content with concurrent clinical practice. System focus includes neurological, endocrine, genitourinary and reproductive systems. CSU
Formerly VOCN 35B.

VOCN 42C. Adult Medical/Surgical Skills Lab (.5)
Lab-2
PREREQ.: VOCN 41A-41E
Presents the nursing skills commonly practiced for clients with hematologic, lymphatic, cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, endocrine, genitourinary and reproductive disorders. CSU
Formerly VOCN 34E.

VOCN 42D. Mental Health Nursing (2)
Lec-2
PREREQ.: VOCN 41A-41E
Introduction of the basic concepts of mental health nursing for the vocational nursing student with a focus on the current therapeutic interpersonal processes and problem solving techniques helpful in identification and treatment of the mental health disorders which may be present in acutely ill medical/surgical patients. CSU
Formerly VOCN 35A.

VOCN 42E. Nutrition (3)
Lec-3
Introduction of the basic concepts of nutrition for the vocational nursing student. Provides knowledge of normal and therapeutic nutrition to serve as a basis for decision-making in providing nursing care. Nutrition is integrated into patient care with emphasis on aspects of disease prevention. CSU
Formerly VOCN 34G.

VOCN 43A. Concepts in Community Health Nursing (2)
Lec-1, lab-3
PREREQ.: VOCN 42A-42E
Introduction to community health nursing: home health care, long-term care, rehabilitative and hospice care, as well as disaster nursing. CSU
Fomerly VOCN 35C.

VOCN 43B. Maternity Nursing (4)
Lec-3, lab-5
PREREQ.: VOCN 42A-42E
Presents the principles and practice of obstetrical nursing, with an emphasis on the scope of practice of the Vocational Nurse. Individualized, culturally appropriate nursing care for the new mother and neonate are examined. CSU
Formerly VOCN 34C.

VOCN 43C. Pediatric Nursing (3)
Lec-2, lab-5
PREREQ.: VOCN 42A-42E
Presents the principles and practice of nursing care of children from birth to 18 years old. Health maintenance, disease prevention and common childhood abnormalities are emphasized. CSU
Formerly VOCN 34D.

VOCN 43D. Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing (4)
Lec-3, lab-5
PREREQ.: VOCN 42A-42E
Presents theory content with concurrent clinical practice with a focus on current therapeutic treatment modalities and nursing management for advanced medical/surgical patients. Core concepts include: care of the oncology patient; leadership and management; and career development. CSU
Formerly VOCN 35B.

VOCN 43E. Advanced Medical/Surgical Skills Lab (.5)
Lab-2
PREREQ.: VOCN 42A-42E
Presents the nursing skills commonly practiced in maternity and pediatric nursing as well as the client with advanced medical-surgical disorders. CSU
Formerly VOCN 35D.

VOCN 43F. Child Growth and Development (1)
Lec-1
Presents basic concepts of normal growth and development from birth through adolescence. The growth and developmental theories proffered by Abraham Maslow, Eric Erickson, and Jean Piaget will be examined. The impact of age-appropriate nursing interventions will be discussed. CSU
Formerly VOCN 34F.

NONCREDIT COURSES:

VOCN 9120. Care of Developmentally Disabled (21 hrs)
Prepares students to care for developmentally disabled clients living at or in a home. Familiarization with the special needs of developmentally disabled clients. Training in skills at meeting those needs.

VOCN 9174. Care Of The Alzheimer Patient (21 hrs)
Prepares students to care for Alzheimer clients and other adults with brain disorders in their homes. Students learn about (1) behavioral changes, (2) how to manage problem behavior, and (3) planning for long term care.

VOCN 9189. Care Of The AIDS Patient (24 hrs)
Prepares certified nursing assistants and other caregivers for provision of appropriate care for AIDS patients in institutional settings, community-based hospices and private homes.

VOCN 9194. Home Health Aide-Theory/Special (120 hrs)
Advise: ESLN 3500 or ABE 2073
Principles of personal care for the adult and geriatric client requiring home care. Emphasis for students re-entering the job market and those with Cantonese/Mandarin bilingual skills. Certification by the State of California upon successful copletion of theory and clinical components.

VOCN 9195. Home Health Aide-Clinical/Special
Advise: ESLN 3800 or ABE 2073
Clinical application of theory prepares the individual to render home care to the adult and geriatric client. Designed for re-entry students and those with Cantonese/Mandarin bilingual skills. Certification by the State of California upon successful copletion of theory and clinical components.

VOCN 9200. Licensed Vocational Nurse Refresher (455 hrs)
PREREQ.: Eligibility for ENGL 94 or ESL 160 or 82; LVN License or RN License
A comprehensive review of the principles and practices of Licensed Vocational Nursing including a State Board Review Program.

VOCN 9981. Geriatric Home Aide(Nutrition) (44 hrs)
Prepares graduates to provide cooking, shopping and cleaning services for abulatory elderly clients in their own home setting. Includes dietary needs of geriatric and AIDS patients, cultural foods, cooking demonstrations, and safe sanitation practices.

VOCN 9982. Geriatric Home Aide (60 hrs)
Prepares graduates to care for ambulatory elderly clients in their own home setting. Includes the needs of the clientele and the skills necessary to meet these needs. Information essential to secure employment in the home care field.