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Associate of Occupational Science in Vocational Nursing

Locations: Ontario

Overview

Classification Of Instructional Programs (CIP): 51.3901 (Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (LPN, LVN, Cert., Dipl, AAS), 51.3902 (Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant), 51.3999 (Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other)

Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code: 29-2061.00 (Licensed Practical and Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses)

Quarter Credits:104.5

Clock Hours: 1670

Method of Delivery: Blended

Number of Weeks: 60 *

*Weeks may be extended depending on holiday schedules

Degree/Diploma Awarded: Associate of Occupational Science

*Weeks may be extended depending on holiday schedules

Career Training Objective

Program Mission:

The Associate of Occupational Science in Vocational Nursing program is designed for graduates of a vocational nursing program seeking to advance their education through attainment of an AOS degree. The program incorporates general education coursework to strengthen communication, critical thinking, and professional practice.

Associate in Occupational Science Completions Structure

The Associate in Occupational Science in Vocational Nursing (AOSVN) program is an associate degree completion program designed for licensed nursing professionals who have previously completed the Vocational Nursing diploma program.

Instructional Equipment

  • Anatomy Charts
  • Medication Charts
  • Skeleton
  • Wheelchair / Walker
  • Hospital Beds with Overbed and Side Table
  • Scale
  • Thermometers/Electronic/Tympanic
  • Textbook and E-Text Materials
  • Glucometers
  • Procedure Kits
  • Stethoscopes
  • Anatomical Models
  • Procedural Anatomical Mannequins
  • Sphygmomanometers
  • Online Course Material

 

Program Outline

Program Location: Ontario

Term 1

Module Number

Title

Theory Hours

Skill Lab Hours

Clinical Hours

Total Hours

Quarter Credits

AP100 Intro to Anatomy & Physiology 50 0 0 50 5.0
NT100 Nutrition 30 0 0 30 3.0
VN010 Fundamentals of Nursing 80 0 0 80 8.0
VN010L Fundamentals of Nursing Lab 0 120 0 120 6.0
VN010C Fundamentals of Nursing Clinical 0 0 64 64 2.0
 

Totals

160

120

64

344

24.0

Term 2

Module Number

Title

Theory Hours

Skill Lab Hours

Clinical Hours

Total Hours

Quarter Credits

PHR100 Pharmacology 1 27 0 0 27 2.5
VN020 Intro to Medical - Surgical Nursing 60 0 0 60 6.0
VN020C Intro to Medical - Surgical Nursing Clinical 0 0 160 160 5.0
 

Totals

87

0

160

247

13.5

Term 3

Module Number

Title

Theory Hours

Skill Lab Hours

Clinical Hours

Total Hours

Quarter Credits

PHR200 Pharmacology 2 27 0 0 27 2.5
VN030 Intermediate Medical-Surgical Nursing 90 0 0 90 9.0
VN030C Intermediate Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical 0 0 240 240 8.0
 

Totals

117

0

240

357

19.5

Term 4

Module Number

Title

Theory Hours

Skill Lab Hours

Clinical Hours

Total Hours

Quarter Credits

VN040 Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing 100 0 0 100 10.0
VN040C Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical 0 0 240 240 8.0
LD100 Life Span Development § 30 0 0 30 3.0
 

Totals

130

0

240

370

21.0

Term 5

Module Number

Title

Theory Hours

Skill Lab Hours

Clinical Hours

Total Hours

Quarter Credits

VN050 Maternal Child Nursing 30 0 0 30 3.0
VN050LC Maternal Child Nursing Lab & Clinical 0 30 30 60 2.5
CC050 Clinical Capstone 0 0 70 70 2.0
CM050 Concept Mastery 52 0 0 52 5.0
 

Totals

82

30

100

212

12.5

Term 6

Module Number

Title

Theory Hours

Skill Lab Hours

Clinical Hours

Total Hours

Quarter Credits

ENGL100 Written Communications I 40 0 0 40 4.0
PSYC100 Introduction to Psychology 40 0 0 40 4.0
PD200 Career Readiness and Professional Development 20 0 0 20 2.0
SPCH117 Oral Communication 40 0 0 40 4.0
 

Totals

140

0

0

140

14.0

Term 1

Module Number: AP100
Title Intro to Anatomy & Physiology
Theory Hours 50
Skill Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours 0
Total Hours 50
Quarter Credits 5.0
Module Number: NT100
Title Nutrition
Theory Hours 30
Skill Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours 0
Total Hours 30
Quarter Credits 3.0
Module Number: VN010
Title Fundamentals of Nursing
Theory Hours 80
Skill Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours 0
Total Hours 80
Quarter Credits 8.0
Module Number: VN010L
Title Fundamentals of Nursing Lab
Theory Hours 0
Skill Lab Hours 120
Clinical Hours 0
Total Hours 120
Quarter Credits 6.0
Module Number: VN010C
Title Fundamentals of Nursing Clinical
Theory Hours 0
Skill Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours 64
Total Hours 64
Quarter Credits 2.0

TOTALS

Theory Hours

160

Skill Lab Hours

120

Clinical Hours

64

Total Hours<

344

Quarter Credits

24.0

Term 2

Module Number: PHR100
Title Pharmacology 1
Theory Hours 27
Skill Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours 0
Total Hours 27
Quarter Credits 2.5
Module Number: VN020
Title Intro to Medical - Surgical Nursing
Theory Hours 60
Skill Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours 0
Total Hours 60
Quarter Credits 6.0
Module Number: VN020C
Title Intro to Medical - Surgical Nursing Clinical
Theory Hours 0
Skill Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours 160
Total Hours 160
Quarter Credits 5.0

TOTALS

Theory Hours

87

Skill Lab Hours

0

Clinical Hours

160

Total Hours<

247

Quarter Credits

13.5

Term 3

Module Number: PHR200
Title Pharmacology 2
Theory Hours 27
Skill Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours 0
Total Hours 27
Quarter Credits 2.5
Module Number: VN030
Title Intermediate Medical-Surgical Nursing
Theory Hours 90
Skill Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours 0
Total Hours 90
Quarter Credits 9.0
Module Number: VN030C
Title Intermediate Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical
Theory Hours 0
Skill Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours 240
Total Hours 240
Quarter Credits 8.0

TOTALS

Theory Hours

117

Skill Lab Hours

0

Clinical Hours

240

Total Hours<

357

Quarter Credits

19.5

Term 4

Module Number: VN040
Title Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing
Theory Hours 100
Skill Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours 0
Total Hours 100
Quarter Credits 10.0
Module Number: VN040C
Title Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical
Theory Hours 0
Skill Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours 240
Total Hours 240
Quarter Credits 8.0
Module Number: LD100
Title Life Span Development §
Theory Hours 30
Skill Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours 0
Total Hours 30
Quarter Credits 3.0

TOTALS

Theory Hours

130

Skill Lab Hours

0

Clinical Hours

240

Total Hours<

370

Quarter Credits

21.0

Term 5

Module Number: VN050
Title Maternal Child Nursing
Theory Hours 30
Skill Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours 0
Total Hours 30
Quarter Credits 3.0
Module Number: VN050LC
Title Maternal Child Nursing Lab & Clinical
Theory Hours 0
Skill Lab Hours 30
Clinical Hours 30
Total Hours 60
Quarter Credits 2.5
Module Number: CC050
Title Clinical Capstone
Theory Hours 0
Skill Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours 70
Total Hours 70
Quarter Credits 2.0
Module Number: CM050
Title Concept Mastery
Theory Hours 52
Skill Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours 0
Total Hours 52
Quarter Credits 5.0

TOTALS

Theory Hours

82

Skill Lab Hours

30

Clinical Hours

100

Total Hours<

212

Quarter Credits

12.5

Term 6

Module Number: ENGL100
Title Written Communications I
Theory Hours 40
Skill Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours 0
Total Hours 40
Quarter Credits 4.0
Module Number: PSYC100
Title Introduction to Psychology
Theory Hours 40
Skill Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours 0
Total Hours 40
Quarter Credits 4.0
Module Number: PD200
Title Career Readiness and Professional Development
Theory Hours 20
Skill Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours 0
Total Hours 20
Quarter Credits 2.0
Module Number: SPCH117
Title Oral Communication
Theory Hours 40
Skill Lab Hours 0
Clinical Hours 0
Total Hours 40
Quarter Credits 4.0

TOTALS

Theory Hours

140

Skill Lab Hours

0

Clinical Hours

0

Total Hours<

140

Quarter Credits

14.0

 

Total Credit Hours: 104.5

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