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Spring Break Closure: March 17-23

Students, faculty, and staff are off for Spring Break beginning Monday, March 17, through Sunday, March 23. Business hours will resume Monday, March 24.

Marketable Skills

VOCATIONAL NURSING MARKETABLE SKILLS

• Work ethically, legally, responsibly and conscientiously under the Texas Board of Nursing (TBON) Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Scope of Practice and Code of Conduct.
• Use systematic problem-solving process in the care of multiple patients with predictable health care needs.
• Operate computer technology by way of electronic medical records (EHR) to maintain consistency and continuity of patient care.
•  Administer medications to patients using safe pharmacological concepts and monitor the patients for effectiveness, side effects and/or adverse reactions.
• Collect data and information, recognize changes in conditions, and report to the RN supervisor or another appropriate clinical supervisor.
• Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to maximize best patient outcomes.
• Provide safe, compassionate, and focused nursing care to patients.

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