Reedley College Catalog 2018-19

136 2018-2019 Catalog Nursing LVN 100 Foundations of Nursing ...................... 11 LVN 101 Principles and Practice of Nursing I .............................................. 14 LVN 102 Principles and Practice of Nursing II ............................................. 14 LVN 120 Nursing Guidance I ............................... 1 LVN 121 Nursing Guidance II .............................. 1 LVN 122 Nursing Guidance III ............................. 1 LVN 140 Pharmacology ....................................... 3 Total Units 45 Advisors: Day (Madera), Fernandez (Madera), Kato -Gee(Madera) LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSING (MAJOR #R.4530.CA) CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT The vocational nursing program’s purpose is to prepare vocational nurses to provide safe, ethical, responsible and competent nursing care. Safe, ethical nursing care includes but is not limited to knowledge of commonly used medications, using the nursing process to guide critical thinking, and understanding the role, responsibility and limitations (scope of practice) of the vocational nurse in California. Upon successful completion of the vocational nursing program and passing the licensure exam the vocational nurse is licensed to practice nursing as an LVN. Skills learned in the program allow the LVN to practice in numerous settings such as; hospitals, clinics, long term care facilities, rehabilitation facilities, physicians’ offices, correction facilities, and private duty nursing. A student wishing to become a registered nurse should discuss this with the counselor/advisor to address the additional courses required by the registered nursing program. LVN 100 Foundations of Nursing ...................... 11 LVN 101 Principles and Practice of Nursing I .............................................. 14 LVN 102 Principles and Practice of Nursing II ............................................. 14 LVN 120 Nursing Guidance I ............................... 1 LVN 121 Nursing Guidance II .............................. 1 LVN 122 Nursing Guidance III ............................. 1 LVN 140 Pharmacology ....................................... 3 Total Units 45 Advisors: Day (Madera), Fernandez (Madera), Kato -Gee(Madera) NURSING ASSISTANT TRAINING (MAJOR #R.4510.CA ) CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT Program Learning Outcome: This program is designed to prepare the student as an entry level worker, providing basic nursing care to patients in acute care and longterm care settings. The curriculum is structured to provide theory and application in skills needed to function as a Nursing Assistant. Upon completion, students will be eligible to take the state certification examination. Applicant must be able to 1. pass a tuberculosis (PPD) test indicating a negative result or a chest x-ray report stating no indication of TB. 2. pass a physical exam given by a physician. 3. have no prior criminal convictions (exception: traffic violations 4. possess a valid Social Security card and a picture ID. 5. Required Courses FN 40 Nutrition.................................................. 3 HLTH 1 Contemporary Health Issues....................................................... 3 NAT 102 Nursing Assistant Theory.................... 5.5 NAT 103 Nursing Assistant Clinical....................... 2 NAT 104 Nursing Medical Terminology or OT 10 Medical Terminology............................... 3 Select at least one English course 4-5 ENGL 1A Reading and Composition ...................... 4 ENGL 125 Writing Skills for College........................ 4 ENGL 126 Reading Skills for College....................... 4 ENGL 128 Accelerated Reading............................... 5 ENGL 130 Accelerated Writing................................ 5 Total Units 20.5-21.5 Advisor(s): Dhillon CERTIFICATE IN NURSING ASSISTANT TRAINING (MAJOR #R.453A.CN) Program Learning Outcome: • Fulfill the prescribed learning objectives and to take the state test for CNA certification. This course is designed to prepare the student as an entry level worker, providing basic nursing care to patients in acute care and long-term care settings. The curriculum is structured to provide theory and application in skills needed to function as a Nursing Assistant. Upon completion, students will be eligible to take the state certification examination. Applicant must be able to: • Pass a tuberculosis (PPD) test indicating a negative result or a chest x-ray report stating no indication of TB. • Pass a physical exam given by a contracted physician. • Have no prior criminal convictions (exception: traffic violations) • Posses a valid Social Security card and a picture ID. NAT 101 Nursing Assistant Training ................... 6 Total Units 6 Recommended courses: English 252, Office Technology 10, high school biology or any college level biology course, basic mathematics course. Advisor(s): Adams (Madera), Day (Madera), Dhillon, Fernandez (Madera), Kato-Gee (Madera)