Nutrition is integrated into patient care with emphasis on aspects of disease prevention. VOCN 33C Students will practice, perfor and master basic nursing procedures in the clinical laboratory with supervision. VOCN 33C Coreq. VOCN 33D Introduction of Vocational Nursing theory and practice. Didactic include gerontology and principles of nursing care for Musculoskeletal and Integuentary systes with an introduction to nursing care of the gastrointestinal system.
Clinical education has both a acute and a chronic care focus.
The content eets the long-term care requirement for State certification as a nursing assisting the patient in eeting his basic needs. A study of the structure and function of the human body with practical applications for the Vocational Nurse. Ephasis placed on aiding the student in understanding the 10 body systes utilizing an applied approach. VOCN 33A-33E Individual health care needs of adult patients with gastrointestinal, urinary, reproductive and respiratory disorders. VOCN 33A-33E Principles and practice of obstetrical nursing care for vocational nursing.