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Nursing
Associate of Science in Nursing
NR100 Medical Terminology I (3 units)
This course is an introduction to recognize and understand basic
medical terms. The course provides nursing students with an analysis
of unfamiliar terms using the knowledge of word roots, suffixes
and prefixes, and identification of abbreviation. In addition, it
offers opportunities for application of medical terminology, further
development of skill in analyzing components of medical terms, and
learning medical vocabulary applicable to specialties of medicine.
NR101 Fundamentals of Nursing I (8.5 units)
This course is an introduction to nursing and instruction aimed to
mastery of entry level nursing skills and competencies. Subjects
include: Nursing history and trends; trans-cultural nursing, spiritual
and cultural diversity; therapeutic communication; nurse-client
relationships; the Nursing Process; data collection / assessment
and basic charting; legal and ethical issues in nursing; admission,
transfer and discharge of patients; safety and emergency issues;
feeding and elimination; pain management; body mechanics infection
prevention and control; medical / surgical asepsis and wound care.
NR102 Fundamentals of Nursing-Clinical (6 units)
This course is to provide opportunities to practice clinical experiences
and professional nursing skills. Students practice clinical skills through
the skills lab class and later are given opportunities to take care for
patients in the clinical settings such as in nursing home, health care
center, or hospital.
NR110 Anatomy & Physiology (3.5 units)
An introduction to the principles of human structure and function
with emphasis on the interrelationships of the various systems and the
human organisms as an integrated whole. The course also covers the
function of microorganisms and their role in disease processes.
NR120 Pharmacology I (4 units)
An introductory course in the principles of pharmacology for
vocational nursing. The course provides nursing students with
a methodical approach for calculating medication dosages and
administering drugs. Content includes general principles of
pharmacology, legal, ethical, and safety aspects of medication
administration.
NR103 Gerontological Nursing (1 unit)
This course builds on previous medical-surgical knowledge and skills
in applying the nursing process focusing on the older adult living in
the community. Also, this course emphasis the professional role of
the nurse in assisting older adults in locating and utilizing appropriate
community resources.
NR200 Medical-Surgical Nursing I (13 units)
This course is an introduction to Medical Surgical Nursing to introduce
nursing student to concepts and practices as they related to the adult
patient in the Medical Surgical environment. The Medical/Surgical
component of the Vocational Nurse Education is designed to provide
theoretical knowledge of the body systems and the disease states that
afflict each one. In addition, The implementation of the nursing process
will be emphasized throughout the Medical/Surgical component and,
students will begin to recognize alterations in functioning or illness and
formulate age-appropriate nursing interventions through utilization of
the nursing process.
NR210 Medical-Surgical Nursing I – Clinical (8.5 units)
This course is to provide nursing skills, to plan, administer, and
evaluate nursing care to patients in /health care center. This course
consists of twenty eight hours in skills lab class and 316 hours in the
clinical setting.
NR 140 Maternity Nursing (2 units)
This course focuses on integration and application of the nursing
process as it relates to the nursing care of children and their families.
Emphasis is on the concepts and skills related to age-appropriate family
centered care. Clinical experiences will provide opportunities for
students to participate in therapeutic activities in a variety of pediatric
setting.
NR150 Pediatric Nursing (3 units)
This course focuses on integration and application of the nursing
process as it relates to the nursing care of children and their families.
Emphasis is on the concepts and skills related to age-appropriate family
centered care.
NR160 Mental Health (1 unit)
An exploration of the meaning of mental health. Students will learn
how to gather and assess information relevant to the mental health
status of clients. In addition, they will apply concepts of mental health
and communication to patient care.
NR130 Leadership & Supervision (5 units)
This course is a class to educate the LVN students in the field of
the difference between leadership and management as to purpose
and function. Also it is to identify job opportunities for the future
and to review knowledge and skills needed for working in this field.
NR131 Leadership & Supervision, Pediatric, Maternity and Mental
Health – Clinical (8 units)
Clinical experiences will provide opportunities for students to
participate in therapeutic activities in a variety of pediatric setting and
mental health clinic. Observation of all clinical duties performed in the
OB/GYN clinic.
NR170 Specialty (1 unit)
This course includes dying patient, hospice and rehabilitation nursing
care. Students participate in nursing care for dying patients and
rehabilitation patients.
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