Lamar State College Port Arthur
2016-2017 Catalog
Revised 9-13-16
Introduction to surgical pathology and its
relationship to surgical procedures. Emphasis on
surgical procedures related to the general, OB/GYN,
genitourinary, otorhinolaryngology, and orthopedic
surgical specialties incorporating instruments,
equipment, and supplies required for safe patient
care.
Prerequisites: SRGT 1405, SRGT 1409 and SRGT
1360.
Corequisite(s): SRGT 1461.
SRGT 2130 Professional Readiness ....... 1:1:0
Overview of professional readiness for employment,
attaining certification, and maintaining certification
status.
Prerequisite(s): SRGT 1505, SRGT 1509 and SRGT
1541.
Corequisite(s): SRGT 1542 and SRGT 1462.
(VNSG) Vocational Nursing
VNSG 1204 Foundations of Nursing ....... 2:2:1
Introduction to the nursing profession including
history, standards of practice, legal and ethical
issues and role of the vocational nurse. Topics
include mental health, therapeutic communication,
cultural and spiritual diversity, nursing process and
holistic awareness.
Prerequisite(s): NURA 1160, NURA 1301, accepted
in the Vocational Nursing Program.
VNSG 1227 Essentials of Medication
Administration ........................................... 2:2:1
General principles of medication administration
including determination of dosage, preparation, safe
administration and documentation of multiple forms
of drugs. Instruction includes various systems of
measurement.
VNSG 1230 Maternal-Neonatal Nursing . 2:2:1
A study of the biological, psychological, and
sociological concepts applicable to basic needs of the
family including childbearing and neonatal care.
Utilization of the nursing process in the assessment
and management of the childbearing family. Topics
include physiological changes related to pregnancy,
fetal development, and nursing care of the family
during labor and delivery and the puerperium
Prerequisite(s): VNSG 1261, VNSG 1204, VNSG
1234, VNSG 1409, VNSG 1462 and VNSG 1400.
Corequisite(s): VNSG 1463.
VNSG 1231 Pharmacology ....................... 2:2:1
Fundamentals of medications and their diagnostic,
therapeutic and curative effects. Includes nursing
interventions utilizing the nursing process.
VNSG 1234 Pediatrics ............................... 2:2:1
Study of the care of the pediatric patient and family
during health and disease. Emphasis on growth and
developmental needs utilizing the nursing process
Prerequisites: VNSG 1261, VNSG 1204 and VNSG
1400.
Corequisite(s): VNSG 1462.
VNSG 1261 Clinical-Licensed Practical /
Vocational Nurse Training ..................... 2:0:12
A health-related, work-based learning experience
that enables the student to apply specialized
occupational theory, skills and concepts. Direct
supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
Prerequisite(s): Admission
Nursing Program.
Corequisite(s): VNSG 1400.
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Vocational
VNSG 1400 Nursing in Health & Illness I . 4:2:6
Introduction to general principles of growth and
development, primary health care needs of the client
across the life span and therapeutic nursing
interventions.
Corequisite(s): VNSG 1261.
VNSG 1409 Nursing in Health & Illness II
..................................................................... 4:3:4
Introduction to common health problems requiring
medical and surgical interventions.
Prerequisite(s): VNSG 1204, VNSG 1261, and VNSG
1400.
Corequisite(s): VNSG 1462.
VNSG 1462 Clinical Licensed Practical /
Vocational Nurse Training .................. ... 4:0:24
A health related, work based learning experience
that enables the student to apply specialized
occupational theory, skills and concepts. Direct
supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
Prerequisite(s): VNSG 1261, VNSG 1204 and VNSG
1400.
Corequisite(s): VNSG 1234 and VSNG 1409.
VNSG 1463 Clinical Licensed Practical /
Vocational Nurse Training ...................... 4:0:24
A health-related, work-based learning experience
that enables students to apply specialized
occupational theory, skills and concepts. Direct
supervision is provided by the clinical professional.
Prerequisite(s): VNSG 1204, VNSG 1234, VNSG
1261, VNSG 1400, VNSG 1409, VNSG 1462.
Corequisite(s): VNSG 1230 and VNSG 2410.
VNSG 2410 Nursing in Health & Illness III
..................................................................... 4:2:7
Continuation of Nursing in Health and Illness II.
Further study of common medical-surgical health
problems of the client. Includes concepts of mental
illness. Incorporates knowledge necessary to make
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