Clinical-Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Training (VNSG 1161)

Instructor: Chidinma Grace Obi

Course Description: This course is a health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational (vocational nursing) theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by clinical professional faculty. The course provides an opportunity for clinical application of content provided in VNSG 1423 and selected content provided in VNSG 1400. Students gain beginning experiences in the use of the nursing process in the patient-centered care of geriatric and adult patients. The emphasis is on the assessment and management of patients experiencing stressors to their health and well-being. The patient’s developmental stage and individual needs are assessed and incorporated into the plan of care. This is devised to support and strengthen the adaptive response of the patient. The role and competencies of the vocational nurse as they relate to caring, safety, patient advocacy, legal and ethical behaviors, interpersonal and teamwork skills, written and verbal communication skills using appropriate terminology and teaching are applied to the patients within the context of the health-care team. Clinical settings include hospitals, nursing homes, and other sites as appropriate.