Nursing Department

Description of classes

Nursing 185 Directed Study – Nursing (1) RPT2

This course allows students the opportunity to pursue directed study in Nursing on a contract basis under the direction of a supervising instructor. Grading is CREDIT/NO-CREDIT
Note: A maximum of 6 units in Directed Study may be taken for credit.

Nursing 285 Directed Study – Nursing (2)

Nursing 385 Directed Study –

Nursing (3) Conference 1 hour per week per unit
This course allows students the opportunity to pursue directed study in Nursing on a contract basis under the direction of a supervising instructor. Grading is CREDIT/NO-CREDIT
Note: A maximum of 6 units in Directed Study may be taken for credit.

Nursing 501A Fundamentals of Nursing A (4.5) CSU

Prerequisite: Admission to the Nursing Program, Anatomy I and Physiology 1 or Biology 20; Microbiology 1;Chemistry 51 Lecture 2 hours; Lab 7.5 hours Lecture 4.5 hours; Lab 17hours. - 8 week course
This course is an introduction to nursing and prepares the student to give care to adult clients, including geriatric clients. The Nursing Process is utilized to present concepts relating to Medical Asepsis, Physical Assessment, Promotion of comfort, sleep, hygiene, oxygenation, safety, nutrition, death and dying, stress, and loss. Selected topics in nursing roles and scope of practice, nursing history, issues and trends in nursing, nursing theories, and pharmacology. Students will learn basic skills in nursing.

Nursing 501B Fundamentals of Nursing B (4.5) CSU

Prerequisites: Nursing 501A and 527 with grade of “C” or better. Lecture 2 hours; Lab 7.5 hours Lecture 4.5 hours; Lab 17hours. - 8 week course

This course introduces concepts and skills needed to provide nursing care to adult clients. The Nursing Process and Orem’s Self-Care Deficit theory and Maslow’s theory is utilized as the framework in discussing selected topics of fluid and electrolytes, diabetes, musculoskeletal trauma, surgeries, common therapies, infection control, preoperative, intraoperative, postoperative care, and skills in administering medications. The concepts of aging, loss, patient teaching, culture, human sexuality, nutrition and principles of communication will be integrated into the course.

Nursing 502A Medical-Surgical Nursing A (4.5) CSU

Prerequisite: Nursing 501B and 526 with a grade of “C’ or better
Lecture 2 hours; Lab 7.5 hours Lecture 4.5 hours; Lab 17hours. - 8 week course
This course includes theory and clinical experience in client problem areas of hematology, oncology, and inflammatory diseases. Emphasis is placed on utilizing Orem’s Self-Care Theory and the Nursing Process to implement care in the adult client..

Nursing 502B Medical-Surgical Nursing B (4.5) CSU

Prerequisite: Nursing 506A & B. Lecture 2 hours; Lab 7.5 hours Lecture 4.5 hours; Lab 17 hours. - 8 week course
This course utilizes Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Theory of Nursing (S-CDTN) and the Nursing Process to focus on development and health deviation, self-care requisites related to water, food, elimination and hazards. Development self-care requisites will be addressed with a focus on care of adult clients, geriatric clients and their families. Principles of therapeutic interventions, basic conditioning factors, communications and care of the client across the life span will be integrated throughout the course. The role of the care provider and members within the profession are stressed. Guided clinical experiences are provided concurrently with theory.

Nursing 503A Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing (4.5) CSU

Prerequisite: Nursing 506 A&B with a grade of ‘C” or better Lecture 2 hours; Lab 7.5 hours Lecture 4.5 hours; Lab 17hours. - 8 week course
This advanced medical-surgical nursing course utilizes the Nursing Process and Orem’s Self-Care requisites in providing care to adult clients with multi-system failure in the areas of cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and neurosensory dysfunctions. While functioning in the clinical area, students will gain leadership and management skills and will employ them in managing a nursing team.

Nursing 503B Psychiatric Nursing (4.5) CSU

Prerequisites: Nursing 501B and 526 with a grade of ‘C” or better Lecture 2 hours; Lab 7.5 hours Lecture 4.5 hours; Lab 17hours. - 8 week course
This course utilizes Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Theory of Nursing and the Nursing Process to focus on the care of clients with health deviation self-care requisites in normalcy, solitude and social interaction. The scope of nursing interventions includes supportive/educative, partially compensatory, and wholly compensatory actions, emphasizing the goal of fostering self care agency of each client. Principles of therapeutic intervention, basic conditioning factors, communication and care of the client across the life cycle will be integrated throughout the course. The roles of the care provider and members within the profession are stressed. Guided clinical experiences are provided concurrently with theory.

Nursing 506A Maternal and Child Health Nursing A (Pediatrics) (4.5) CSU

Prerequisites: Nursing 502A and 503B with a grade of “C” or better.
Lecture 2 hours; Lab 7.5 hours Lecture 4.5 hours; Lab 17hours. - 8 week course
This course utilizes the Nursing process in the care of children in health and illness. Emphasis is placed on caring for children with selected problems in fluid and electrolytes, oxygenation, nutrition, and sensory and regulatory mechanisms. Pediatric clients, from infancy to adolescence, in the context of family, culture, and the community and the nurses role in education, promotion of child safety, as well as legal issues will be addressed.

Nursing 506B Maternal and Child Health Nursing B (Obstetrics) (4.5) CSU

Prerequisites: Nursing 502A and 503B with a grade of “C” or better.
Lecture 2 hours; Lab 7.5 hours Lecture 4.5 hours; Lab 17hours. - 8 week course
Emphasis is placed on utilizing Orem’s Self-Care Theory and the Nursing Process to develop an understanding of the physiological and emotional needs of mothers and newborns during the maternity cycle. The concept of family-centered maternity care is explored. Assessment of the newborn and management of women’s health problems will be discussed. Guided clinical experiences are provided concurrently with theory.

Nursing 507 Senior Seminar (1) CSU

Prerequisites: Nursing 502 A&B. Lecture 1 hour.
This course acquaints the student with the influence of important social and economic events on the development of nursing, and the present and future trends in nursing education. Emphasis is placed on the origins and functions of nursing organizations, opportunities for nurses, community responsibilities, and legal and ethical issues confronting the nurse and leadership and management styles.

Nursing 517 Mathematics of Drugs and Solutions (3) CSU (Formerly NURSING 17)

Prerequisites: None Lecture 3 hours.
In this course, after a review of relevant basic mathematics, the student gains knowledge of the systems and techniques used in measuring drug dosages and in computing the preparation of solutions. Included are computations of Pediatric dosages as well as administration of Intra-venous solutions and medications.

Nursing 518 Patient Care Seminar for Transfer Students (2)

Prerequisite: None. Lecture 2 hours.
This course is geared for transfer students. Emphasis is placed on the utilization of the 21 nursing problems as a means to facilitate the use of the nursing process and the development of patient care planning. Practical application of skills will be ascertained and developed to the level of the course entered.

Nursing 520 Orientation to Nursing (1) CSU

Prerequisite: None. Lecture 1 hour.
This course is designed to help the beginning student majoring in nursing prepare for the curriculum. Various fields of nursing will be investigated.

Nursing 523 Pharmacology (3) CSU

Prerequisite: None. Lecture 3 hour.
This course develops an understanding of basic and advanced skills needed in the administration of medications and treatments under specific and complex circumstances. Included are units on drugs, their effects on body systems, and skills in drug and IV calculations.

Nursing 524 Intravenous Therapy (2) CSU

Prerequisite: Status as student nurse, LVN, or RN Lecture 2 hours.
This course provides current information and clinical guidelines to assist the participant in providing safe venipuncture, delivery of IV fluids, and safe blood withdrawal.

Nursing 526 Communication in Nursing (1) CSU

Prerequisite: 501A and 527
Lecture 1 hour.
This course provides theoretical knowledge, practical application, and experiences with interpersonal communication skills needed to interact therapeutically, institute a teaching-learning plan, and communicate effectively with individuals and groups.

Nursing 527 Nursing Process (1) CSU

Recommended: Eligibility/Admission to the Nursing Program Lecture 1 hour
This course introduces the concepts of the Nursing Process. The nursing program’s conceptual framework is also introduced. The Nursing Process organizes the framework in planning and implementing the practice of patient care. The Nursing Process and conceptual framework are combined in case studies and client simulations.

Nursing 528 Geriatric Nursing Care (2) CSU

Prerequisite: Student Nurse Status.
Lecture 1 hour; Lab 3 hours. This course focuses on the geriatric client. Nursing care concerns are presented utilizing an integration of the Nursing Process, Nursing Roles of Practice, and the Nursing Program’s conceptual framework. Physical, psychological, and social needs and problems are discussed.

Nursing 535 Basic Adult Physical Assessment (1) CSU

Prerequisite: None. Lecture: .5, Lab 1.5
This course focuses on physical examination of healthy adults stressing identification of normal and abnormal findings in diverse populations, variations due to the normal age related changes, and analysis of findings with clinical application. Cooperative Education (1-4) (CSU) Nursing 911, 921, 931, 941 nursing is approved for Cooperative Education credit. See Cooperative Education courses for prerequisites, course descriptions, and credit limits.