Course

Nursing Learning Laboratory

Description: An on-campus laboratory designed for structured practice and mastery of nursing skills necessary for providing safe patient-centered care. Provides instructional guidance to assist students to refine newly acquired skills and develop the competency level expected of entry-level nurses. Provides additional lab hours for students requiring remediation or additional practice to master nursing skills. 27 hours laboratory. (TBA option)(Pass/No Pass only.)

  • 0.50 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Limitation on Enrollment: Enrollment in the Associate Degree or Vocational Nursing Program.
  • CSU

Nursing Learning Laboratory

Description: An on-campus laboratory designed for structured practice and mastery of nursing skills necessary for providing safe patient-centered care. Provides instructional guidance to assist students to refine newly acquired skills and develop the competency level expected of entry-level nurses. Various multimedia and computer assisted instructional materials, which support the student learning outcomes will be assigned. Provides additional lab hours for students requiring remediation or additional practice to master nursing skills. 54 hours laboratory. (TBA option)(Pass/No Pass only.)

  • 1.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Limitation on enrollment: Enrollment in the Associate Degree or Vocational Nursing Program.
  • CSU

Nursing Learning Laboratory

Description: An on-campus laboratory designed for structured practice and mastery of nursing skills necessary for providing safe patient-centered care. Provides instructional guidance to assist students to refine newly acquired skills and develop the competency level expected of entry-level nurses. Provides additional lab hours for students requiring remediation or additional practice to master nursing skills. 108 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Pass/No Pass only)

  • 2.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Limitation on enrollment: Enrollment in the Associate Degree or Vocational Nursing Program.
  • CSU

Foundations of Nursing Practice Across the Lifespan

Description: Focus on foundational concepts necessary for quality, safe, evidence-based patient-centered nursing care to a diverse patient populations across the lifespan. Incorporates application of professionalism, leadership, caring, collaboration/communication, critical thinking, and informatics for the nurse in a variety of acute care settings. Includes acquisition of nursing skills required in acute care settings. Application of knowledge, skills, and attitudes occurs in the nursing skills lab, simulation lab, and a variety of clinical settings. 81 lecture hours and 216 laboratory hours. (Letter Grade only).

  • 8.50 Units
  • Prerequisite: PSY-9 and BIO-50A and BIO-50B and BIO-55
  • Limitation on Enrollment (e.g. Performance tryout or audition): Acceptance to the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
  • Corequisite: NRN-11A
  • CSU

Nursing Learning Laboratory

Description: On-campus lab that incorporates the application of quality, safe, patient-centered care, leadership, caring, collaboration/communication, critical thinking, and informatics of the nurse using various learning activities. Lab provides opportunities for deliberate practice of nursing skills to attain mastery and apply clinical knowledge, communication, leadership, critical thinking, and informatic skills through active participation in simulated clinical scenarios focused on the nursing care required for diverse patient populations across the lifespan at a beginning novice level. The on-campus required lab course is designed to complement the clinical lab experiences performed off-campus. 27 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Pass/No Pass only.)

  • 0.50 Units
  • Prerequisite: None
  • Limitation on Enrollment (e.g. Performance tryout or audition): Enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
  • Corequisite: NRN-11
  • CSU

Nursing Learning Laboratory

Description:On-campus lab that incorporates the application of quality, safe, patient-centered care, and informatics of the nurse using various learning activities. Lab provides repetitive practice opportunities of nursing skills to attain mastery and apply clinical knowledge and informatics skills at a beginning novice level. The on-campus lab course is designed to complement the clinical lab experiences performed off-campus and is supervised by nursing faculty. 54 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Non-Degree Credit) (Pass/No Pass only)

  • 1.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Advisory: NRN-11
  • Limitation on Enrollment: Enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing program.

Nursing Learning Laboratory

Description: On-campus lab that incorporates the application of quality, safe, patient-centered care, and informatics of the nurse using various learning activities. Lab provides repetitive practice opportunities of nursing skills to attain mastery and apply clinical knowledge and informatics skills at a beginning novice level. The on-campus lab course is designed to complement the clinical lab experiences performed off-campus and is supervised by nursing faculty. 108 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Non-Degree Credit) (Pass/No Pass only)

  • 2.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Advisory: NRN-11.
  • Limitation on enrollment: Enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing program.

Acute/Chronic Medical-Surgical/Maternity Nursing

Description: Focus on concepts necessary for quality, safe, evidenced-based patient-centered nursing care for diverse patient populations which include childbearing families, chronically-ill children, and acute and chronically-ill adults. Incorporates application of professionalism, leadership, caring, collaboration/communication, critical thinking, and informatics for the nurse in a variety of acute and chronic healthcare settings. Includes acquisition of nursing skills required in medical/surgical and maternal-child settings. Application of knowledge, skills, and attitudes occurs in the nursing skills lab, simulation lab, and a variety of clinical settings. 81 hours lecture and 216 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)

  • 8.50 Units
  • Prerequisite: NRN-14.
  • Limitation on Enrollment: Enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
  • Corequisite: NRN-12A.
  • CSU

Nursing Learning Laboratory

Description: On-campus lab that incorporates the application of quality, safe, patient-centered care, leadership, caring, collaboration/communication, critical thinking, and informatics of the nurse using various learning activities. Lab provides opportunities for deliberate practice of nursing skills to attain mastery and apply clinical knowledge, communication, leadership, critical thinking, and informatic skills through active participation in simulated clinical scenarios focused on the nursing care required for complex patient populations across the lifespan at a advanced beginner level. The on-campus required lab course is designed to complement the clinical lab experiences performed off-campus. 27 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Pass/No Pass only.)

  • 0.50 Units
  • Prerequisite: NRN-14.
  • Limitation on Enrollment: Enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing program.
  • Corequisite: NRN-12.
  • CSU

Nursing Learning Laboratory

Description: On-campus lab that incorporates the application of quality, safe, patient-centered care, and informatics of the nurse using various learning activities. Lab provides repetitive practice opportunities of nursing skills to attain mastery and apply clinical knowledge and informatics skills at a novice level. The on-campus lab course is designed to complement the clinical lab experiences performed off-campus and is supervised by nursing faculty. 54 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Non-Degree Credit) (Pass/No Pass only)

  • 1.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Advisory: NRN-12
  • Limitation on enrollment: Enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing program

Nursing Learning Laboratory

Description: On-campus lab that incorporates the application of quality, safe, patient-centered care, and informatics of the nurse using various learning activities. Lab provides repetitive practice opportunities of nursing skills to attain mastery and apply clinical knowledge and informatics skills at a novice level. The on-campus lab course is designed to complement the clinical lab experiences performed off-campus and is supervised by nursing faculty. 108 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Non-Degree Credit) (Pass/No Pass only)

  • 2.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Advisory: NRN-12.
  • Limitation on enrollment: Enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing program.

Health Promotion and Wellness Across the Lifespan

Description: Focus on health promotion and wellness for individuals and communities across the life span. Opportunities to explore the human quest for health; develop plans for health promotion, disease prevention and health teaching using theories that target the physiological, psychological, and sociocultural aspects of individuals and communities; identify and determine social determinants of health for diverse populations; design interventions for health promotion and prevention for self and others with diverse needs; evaluate the effectiveness of health promotion; encourage health promotion activities for self and individuals from diverse populations; and investigate approaches for promoting a healthier society. 54 hours lecture (Letter Grade only).

  • 3.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: NRN-11
  • CSU

Transition Course for Advanced Placement Students

Description: An introduction to the Associate Degree Nursing program; mission, values, goals, and graduate learning outcomes. Focuses on the concepts of safe, quality evidence-based care, critical thinking, caring, professionalism, leadership, collaboration/communication, and nursing informatics. Assists LVN's with transition to the Associate Degree Nursing Program. 27 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory. (TBA Option) (Non-degree credit course.)(Letter grade only)

  • 2.50 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Limitation on enrollment: Must be an LVN and currently enrolled in the Associate Degree Nursing Program

Acute Care and Chronic Illness II/Mental Health

Description: Focus on concepts necessary for quality, safe, evidenced based patient-centered nursing care to a diverse adult and geriatric patient population experiencing various acute and chronic medical/surgical and mental health conditions. Incorporates the application of professionalism, leadership, caring, collaboration / communication, critical thinking, and informatics for the professional nurse in various healthcare settings. Includes the acquisition of nursing skills required in acute medical/surgical settings and acute and chronic mental health care settings. Application of knowledge, skills, and attitudes occurs in the nursing skills lab, simulation lab, and a variety of clinical settings. 81 hours lecture and 216 hours laboratory. (Letter Grade Only).

  • 8.50 Units
  • Prerequisite: NRN-12
  • Limitation on Enrollment (e.g. Performance tryout or audition): Enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
  • Corequisite: NRN-21A
  • CSU

Nursing Learning Laboratory

Description: On-campus lab that incorporates the application of quality, safe, patient-centered care, leadership, caring, collaboration/communication, critical thinking, and informatics of the nurse using various learning activities. Lab provides opportunities for deliberate practice of nursing skills to attain mastery and apply clinical knowledge, communication, leadership, critical thinking, and informatic skills through active participation in simulated clinical scenarios focused on the nursing care required for complex patient populations across the lifespan at a intermediate novice level. The on-campus required lab course is designed to complement the clinical lab experiences performed off-campus. 27 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Pass/No Pass only)

  • 0.50 Units
  • Prerequisite: NRN-12 and NRN-12A.
  • Limitation on Enrollment: Enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
  • Corequisite: NRN-21.
  • CSU

Nursing Learning Laboratory

Description: On-campus lab that incorporates the application of quality, safe, patient-centered care, and informatics of the nurse using various learning activities. Lab provides repetitive practice opportunities of nursing skills to attain mastery and apply clinical knowledge and informatics skills at an intermediate novice level. The on-campus lab course is designed to complement the clinical lab experiences performed off-campus and is supervised by nursing faculty. 54 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Non-Degree Credit) (Pass/No Pass only)

  • 1.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Advisory: NRN-21.
  • Limitation on Enrollment: Enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing Program.

Nursing Learning Laboratory

Description: An on-campus laboratory designed for structured practice and mastery of nursing skills necessary for providing safe patient-centered care. Provides instructional guidance to assist students to refine newly acquired skills and develop the competency level expected of intermediate level nursing students. Various multimedia and computer assisted instructional materials, which support the student learning outcomes will be assigned. Provides additional lab hours for students requiring remediation or additional practice to master nursing skills. 108 hours laboratory. (TBA option)(Non-degree credit) (Pass/No Pass only.)

  • 2.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Advisory: NRN-21.
  • Limitation on Enrollment: Must be enrolled in the Associate Degree Nursing Program.

Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing Across the Lifespan and Acute Pediatrics

Description: Focus on concepts necessary for quality, safe, evidence based patient-centered nursing care for diverse patient populations experiencing complex alterations in health across the lifespan. Incorporates the application of professionalism, leadership, caring, collaboration/communication, critical thinking, and informatics for the nurse in a variety of acute and chronic health care settings. Includes acquisition of nursing skills required for patients experiencing complex health alterations across the lifespan. Application of knowledge, skills, and attitudes occurs in the nursing skills lab, simulation lab, and a variety of clinical settings. 81 hours lecture and 216 hours laboratory. (Letter Grade Only)

  • 8.50 Units
  • Prerequisite: NRN-21 and NRN-21A.
  • Limitation on Enrollment: Enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
  • Corequisite: NRN-22A.
  • CSU

Nursing Learning Laboratory

Description: On-campus lab that incorporates the application of quality, safe, patient-centered care, leadership, caring, collaboration/communication, critical thinking, and informatics of the nurse using various learning activities. Lab provides opportunities for deliberate practice of nursing skills to attain mastery and apply clinical knowledge, communication, leadership, critical thinking, and informatic skills through active participation in simulated clinical scenarios focused on the nursing care required for complex patient populations across the lifespan at a advanced beginner level. The on-campus required lab course is designed to complement the clinical lab experiences performed off-campus. 27 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Pass/No Pass only)

  • 0.50 Units
  • Prerequisite: NRN-21 and NRN-21A.
  • Limitation on Enrollment: Enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
  • Corequisite: NRN-22.
  • CSU

Nursing Learning Laboratory

Description: On-campus lab that incorporates the application of quality, safe, patient-centered care, and informatics of the nurse using various learning activities. Lab provides repetitive practice opportunities of nursing skills to attain mastery and apply clinical knowledge and informatics skills at a novice level. The on-campus lab course is designed to complement the clinical lab experiences performed off-campus and is supervised by nursing faculty. 54 hours laboratory. (TBA option)(Non-Degree Credit) (Pass/No Pass only)

  • 1.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Advisory: NRN-22
  • Limitation on enrollment: Enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing Program

Nursing Learning Laboratory

Description: On-campus lab that incorporates the application of quality, safe, patient-centered care, and informatics of the nurse using various learning activities. Lab provides repetitive practice opportunities of nursing skills to attain mastery and apply clinical knowledge and informatics skills at a novice level. The on-campus lab course is designed to complement the clinical lab experiences performed off-campus and is supervised by nursing faculty. 108 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Non-Degree Credit) (Pass/No Pass only.)

  • 2.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Advisory: NRN-22.
  • Limitation on Enrollment: Enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing Program. and

Nursing Work Study (BRN Approved)

Description: This nursing work study is designed to correlate instructional theory with related clinical experience. The student will have an opportunity for refinement of previously learned nursing skills and further competency development in clinical practice under the supervision of a registered nurse preceptor at a clinical facility. 27 hours laboratory. (Pass/No Pass only.)

  • 0.50 Units
  • Prerequisite: NRN-2

Calculations for Healthcare Providers

Description:: Review of basic arithmetic required to prepare and administer prescribed medications and fluids. Major emphasis on systems of drug measurement and dosage calculation using dimensional analysis. Preparation and administration of medications via different routes and to patients across the lifespan. Computation of dosage problems encountered in nursing practice. Approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) for occupational education units for a total of 15 contact hours. California BRN provider number 00100. 18 hours lecture.(Letter grade only)

  • 1.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.

Nursing Clinical Devel Practicum

Description: Designed to maintain and build clinical nursing skills. Emphasis is on using critical thinking skills in the application of theory to clinical practice. Offers opportunities for clinical enhancement and/or remediation through individualized learning contracts. Designed in collaboration with semester/program faculty. Structured to accommodate students from all levels. 72 laboratory hours. (Pass/No Pass only)

  • 1.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Limitation on enrollment: Enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing or Vocational Nursing Programs.

Essentials of Nursing Practice

Description: Reinforces and builds upon the essentials of fundamental nursing practice and facilitates further development of students' critical thinking, clinical reasoning and judgment. Focus on the use of nursing process, safe medication administration practices, documentation of care, and fosters students' recognition and understanding of the relationships that exist between clinically contextualized case situations and their role as a nursing in planning and providing quality, safe, evidence-based nursing care. 27 hours lecture. (Non-Degree Credit) (Letter grade only)

  • 1.50 Units
  • Prerequisite: NRN-11 or NVN-52.
  • Corequisite: NRN-107.

Essentials of Nursing Practice Laboratory

Description: An on-campus lab designed for structured practice and mastery of nursing skills necessary for providing safe patient care to accompany NRN-100. Provides instructional guidance to assist students in refining previously acquired skills and develop the competency level expected of beginning novice level nursing students. 27 hours laboratory. (TBA option) (Non-Degree Credit) (Pass/No Pass only)

  • 0.50 Units
  • Prerequisite: NRN-11A or NVN-52A.
  • Corequisite: NRN-100.

Nursing Work Experience

Description: This course is designed to coordinate the students occupational on-the-job training with related classroom instruction. Students enrolled in this occupational work experience course must be employed in a field related to the work experience subject area. Students may earn up to four (4) units each semester for four (4) semesters or a maximum of 16 units of work experience. No more than 20 hours per week may be applied toward the work requirement. 18 hours lecture. Additionally, 60 hours of volunteer work or 75 hours of paid work is required for each unit. (Letter grade or Pass/No Pass option)

  • 1.00 - 4.00 Units
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Advisory: Students should have paid or voluntary employment
  • CSU