Nursing Courses & Descriptions
2011-2012
NURS 099 Nursing Student Success • 1 CR
Designed for first quarter students in the nursing program. Focuses on study and organizational skills, test taking skills and strategies, critical thinking skills, time management, and support to help students succeed in the nursing program.
NURS 100X Foundations of Nursing • 7 CR
Provides the framework for nursing theory. Students develop cognitive, psychomotor, assessment, and communicative skills to meet the biophysiological, psychosocial needs of the client. Students discuss relevant concepts in pharmacology and basic human needs and gain clinical experiences in extended-care facilities. Course consists of two components: 100X and 100Z. Prerequisite: Acceptance into program.
NURS 100Z Foundations of Nursing Lab • 5 CR
Students develop cognitive, psychomotor, assessment, and communicative skills to meet the biophysiological, psychosocial needs to the client. Students discuss relevant concepts in pharmacology and basic human needs and gain clinical experiences in extended-care facilities. Course consists of two components: 100X and 100Z. Prerequisite: Acceptance into program.
NURS 101X Nursing Care of the Adult Client I • 6 CR
The first of three medical/surgical courses focusing on acute and chronic health dysfunctions in the adult client. Students gain clinical experience in acute-care settings. Course consists of two components: 101X and 101Z. Prerequisite: NURS 100X and 100Z.
NURS 101Z Nursing Care of the Adult Client I Lab • 6 CR
Clinical component for NURS 101X. Students gain experience in health agencies correlating with and implementing nursing theory. Prerequisite: Prerequisite: NURS 100X and 100Z.
NURS 102X Nursing Care of the Adult Client II • 6 CR
The second of three medical/surgical courses focusing on acute and chronic health dysfunctions. Students gain clinical experience in acute-care settings. Course consists of two components: NURS 102X and 102Z. Prerequisite: NURS 101X and 101Z.
NURS 102Z Nursing Care of the Adult Client II Lab • 6 CR
Clinical component for NURS 102X. Students gain experience in health agencies correlating with and implementing nursing theory. Prerequisite: NURS 101X and 101Z.
NURS 110X Nursing Fundamentals Theory • 7 CR
Introduces relevant theoretical concepts related to fundamentals of nursing practice, such as nursing process, ethical and legal framework for nursing practice, pharmacological principles, biological and sociocultural concepts related to meeting basic needs and health issues across the lifespan. Prerequisite: Acceptance into program.
NURS 110Z Nursing Fundamentals Skills Lab • 5 CR
A variety of fundamental nursing skills, including physical assessment, medication administration, and IV therapy provide baseline skills prior to entry into the clinical facilities. Students learn hands-on nursing skills and have the opportunity to practice and perform return demonstrations. Prerequisite: Acceptance into program.
NURS 220X Maternal/Child Health Nursing • 7 CR
Focuses on the childbearing and childrearing family through the maternity cycle from conception to birth and examines the normal growth and development of the child from birth through adolescence. Students learn principles of care of the ill child focusing on adaptation and health maintenance. Prerequisite: NURS 102X and NURS 102Z, and completion of either N221X or N221Z.
NURS 220Z Maternal/Child Health Nursing Lab • 5 CR
Includes community-based clinical observation as well as in-hospital experience in labor/delivery, mother/baby care, and the care of ill children. Prerequisite: N102X and N102Z, and completion of either N221 or N221Z.
NURS 221X Behavioral Health and Gerontological Nursing • 7 CR
Focuses on the nurse's therapeutic role in maintaining and enhancing mental health. Students learn to meet the needs of clients with challenged emotional and/or cognitive abilities that impair their day-to-day functioning. Prerequisite: NURS 102X and 102Z.
NURS 221Z Behavioral Health and Gerontological Nursing Lab • 5 CR
Provides experience in acute inpatient psychiatric facilities and various community-based mental health programs. Students practice the nursing process in providing client-centered care. Prerequisite: NURS 102X and 102Z.
NURS 222X Transition to Professional Nursing Practice • 6 CR
The final course in medical/surgical nursing. Students integrate nursing theory from all previous courses while providing comprehensive nursing care to clients with complex health problems. There is also a focus on care of the older adult. Prerequisite: NURS 220X, 220Z, 221X, and 221Z.
NURS 222Z Transition to Professional Nursing Practice Lab • 6 CR
Provides clinical experience in advanced medical/surgical nursing. Topics include nursing organizations, legal and ethical considerations in nursing and professional licensing. Community-based experience with the older population is also included. Prerequisite: NURS 220X, 220Z, 221X, and 221Z.
2010-2011
NURS 099 NURSING STUDENT SUCCESS • 4 CR
Designed for first quarter students in the nursing program. Focuses on study and organizational skills, test taking skills and strategies, critical thinking skills, time management, and support to help students succeed in the nursing program.
NURS 100X Foundations of Nursing • 7 CR
Provides the framework for nursing theory. Students develop cognitive, psychomotor, assessment, and communicative skills to meet the biophysiological, psychosocial needs of the client. Students discuss relevant concepts in pharmacology and basic human needs and gain clinical experiences in extended-care facilities. Course consists of two components: 100X and 100Z. Prerequisite: Acceptance into program and BIOL& 241 and BIOL& 242 .
NURS 100Z Foundations of Nursing Lab • 5 CR
Students develop cognitive, psychomotor, assessment, and communicative skills to meet the biophysiological, psychosocial needs to the client. Students discuss relevant concepts in pharmacology and basic human needs and gain clinical experiences in extended-care facilities. Course consists of two components: 100X and 100Z. Prerequisite: Acceptance into program and BIOL& 241 and BIOL& 242 .
NURS 101X Nursing Care of the Adult Client I • 6 CR
The first of three medical/surgical courses focusing on acute and chronic health dysfunctions in the adult client. Students gain clinical experience in acute-care settings. Course consists of two components: 101X and 101Z. Prerequisite: Acceptance into program and NURS 100X and 100Z.
NURS 101Z Nursing Care of the Adult Client I LAB • 6 CR
Clinical component for NURS 101X. Students gain experience in health agencies correlating with and implementing nursing theory. Prerequisite: Acceptance into program and NURS 100X and 100Z.
NURS 102X Nursing Care of the Adult Client II • 6 CR
The second of three medical/surgical courses focusing on acute and chronic health dysfunctions. Students gain clinical experience in acute-care settings. Course consists of two components: NURS 102X and 102Z. Prerequisite: Acceptance into program and NURS 101X and 101Z.
NURS 102Z Nursing Care of the Adult Client II Lab • 6 CR
Clinical component for NURS 102X. Students gain experience in health agencies correlating with and implementing nursing theory. Prerequisite: Acceptance into program and NURS 101X and 101Z.
NURS 220X Maternal/Child Health Nursing • 7 CR
Focuses on the childbearing and childrearing family through the maternity cycle from conception to birth and examines the normal growth and development of the child from birth through adolescence. Students learn principles of care of the ill child focusing on adaptation and health maintenance. Prerequisite: Acceptance into program, NURS 102X and 102Z, and BIOL& 260 and PSYC& 200.
NURS 220Z Maternal/Child Health Nursing Lab • 5 CR
Includes community-based clinical observation as well as in-hospital experience in labor/delivery, mother/baby care, and the care of ill children. Prerequisite: Acceptance into program, NURS 102X, and 102Z, and BIOL& 260 and PSYC& 200.
NURS 221X Behavioral Health and Gerontological • 7 CR
Focuses on the nurse's therapeutic role in maintaining and enhancing mental health. Students learn to meet the needs of clients with challenged emotional and/or cognitive abilities that impair their day-to-day functioning. Prerequisite: Acceptance into program, NURS 102X and 102Z and BIOL& 260 and PSYC& 200.
NURS 221Z Behavioral Health and Gerontological Nursing Lab • 5 CR
Provides experience in acute inpatient psychiatric facilities and various community-based mental health programs. Students practice the nursing process in providing client-centered care. Prerequisite: Acceptance into program, NURS 102X and 102Z, and BIOL& 260 and PSYC& 200.
NURS 222X Transition to Professional Nursing Practice • 6 CR
The final course in medical/surgical nursing. Students integrate nursing theory from all previous courses while providing comprehensive nursing care to clients with complex health problems. There is also a focus on care of the older adult. Prerequisite: Acceptance into program and NURS 220X, 220Z, 221X, and 221Z.
NURS 222Z Transition to Professional Nursing Practice Lab • 6 CR
Provides clinical experience in advanced medical/surgical nursing. Topics include nursing organizations, legal and ethical considerations in nursing and professional licensing. Community-based experience with the older population is also included. Prerequisite: Acceptance into program and NURS 220X, 220Z, 221X and 221Z.
