NE 101 | NE 102 | NE 103  | NE 104  | NE 105 | NE 107 | NE 108 | NE 201 | NE 202 | NE 203 | NE 204 | NE 205 | NE 206 | NE 290

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NE 101
INTERACTIONS IN NURSING 
2 hour lecture  1 unit             
Advisory:  English 51 and 56, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level W5 and R5.   This course assists the learner to develop and implement interpersonal communication skills within personal, professional and therapeutic relationships.

NE 102
FUNDAMENTAL NURSING CONCEPTS AND SKILLS I   
5 hour lecture  2.5 units  
12 hours lab  2.0 units                                                                                  
Prerequisite: Biology 230 and 235 and 205 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.                                                               Corequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in Nursing Education 101 or equivalent. 
Advisory:  English 51 and 56, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level W5 and R5.   This course introduces the learner to the philosophy and conceptual framework of the nursing program and roles of the associate degree nurse.  Emphasis is on meeting the client's basic needs throughout the life cycle, utilizing the steps of the nursing process.  Basic skills of client care are practiced in the college laboratory with supervised clinical experiences in acute care, long-term care, or community settings. 

NE 103
FUNDAMENTAL NURSING CONCEPTS AND SKILLS II  
5 hour lecture  2.5 units         12 hours lab  2.0 units    
Prerequisite: Nursing Education 102 with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent. 
Corequisite: Nursing Education 104; and completion of or concurrent enrollment in Nursing Education 101 or equivalent.
Advisory:  English 51 and 56, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level W5 and R5.  This course focuses on the development of physical assessment skills and fundamental principles of nursing care of clients throughout the life cycle.  Basic skills of client assessment and care are practiced in the college laboratory with supervised clinical experiences in acute care, long-term care or community settings.
 

NE 104
PHARMACOLOGY FOR NURSING PRACTICE     
 2 hour lecture  1 unit
Advisory:  English 51 and 56, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level W5 and R5.  This course introduces basic concepts of pharmacology.  Legal, ethical, psychological, cultural and age-specific aspects of drug therapy will be presented.  A nursing process approach to the principles of medication administration and dosage calculation will be included.

NE 105
ADULT HEALTH NURSING I         
5 hour lecture  2.5 units         15 hours lab  2.5 units          
Prerequisite: Nursing Education 101 and 103 and 104, with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.    
Advisory:  English 51 and 56, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level W5 and R5.  This course focuses on the need for nutrition, elimination, activity/rest/sleep, and neurological integrity in the adult client, utilizing the nursing process to achieve and maintain maximum functioning.  Advanced nursing care skills are practiced in the college laboratory with supervised clinical experiences in acute care, long-term care or community settings. 

NE 107
ADULT HEALTH NURSING II 
5 hour lecture  2.5 units         15 hours lab  2.5 units                                                                                            
Prerequisite: Nursing Education 101 and 103 and 104, with a grade of "C" or better or equivalent.    
Advisory:  English 51 and 56, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level W5 and R5.   This course focuses on the need for oxygenation, circulation and regulation in the adult client, utilizing the nursing process to achieve and maintain maximum functioning.   Advanced nursing care skills are practiced in the college laboratory with supervised clinical experiences in acute care, long-term care or community settings. 

NE 108
NURSING SKILLS LABORATORY I        
 0.25-0.5 hour lecture          0.75-1.0 hours lab     .5-1 unit                                                                                 
Corequisite: Current enrollment in the Nursing Education Program.   This course provides students an additional opportunity for practice and mastery of designated psychomotor skills.  There will be a review of related theoretical concepts and supervised practice of basic client care skills that are concurrently presented in the regular program.

NE 201
TRANSITION TO ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSING  
9 hour lecture  1.5 units         9  hours lab  0.5 units                                                                                            
Prerequisite: Biology 230 and 235 and 205 with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.                                                       
Advisory:  English 51 and 56, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level W5 and R5.  This course facilitates the transition of advanced placement students (Licensed Vocational Nurses) into the associate degree nursing program.  Concepts related to program philosophy, conceptual framework, cultural sensitivity, growth and development, nursing process, and role expectations are emphasized.  Advanced assessment skills are practiced in the college laboratory.

NE 202
ADULT HEALTH NURSING III  
4 hour lecture  2.0 units         15 hours lab  2.5 units                                                                                  
Prerequisite: Completion of Nursing Education 105 and 107, or Nursing Education 201 each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.  
Advisory:  English 51 and 56, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level W5 and R5.   This course focuses on the need for oxygenation, circulation, regulation and safety in the adult client, utilizing the nursing process to achieve and maintain maximum functioning.  Clinical experiences may include acute care, long term care or community settings. 

NE 203
PSYCHOSOCIAL AND GERONTOLOGICAL NURSING   
4 hour lecture  2.0 units         15 hours lab  2.5 units                                                                                  
Prerequisite: Completion of Nursing Education 105 and 107, or Nursing Education 201 each with a grade of "C" or better, or  equivalent. 
Advisory:  English 51 and 56, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level W5 and R5.  This course has two distinct components.  The psychosocial component focuses on the effect of psychophysiologic problems on the client's ability to meet the need for love, belonging and self esteem.  The gerontological component focuses on the physiological and psychosocial changes of the older adult.  The nursing process is utilized to achieve and maintain maximum functioning of the client throughout the life cycle.  Clinical experiences may include acute care, long term care or community settings
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NE 204
FAMILY HEALTH NURSING 
4 hour lecture  2.0 units         18 hours lab  3.0 units                                                                                  
Prerequisite: Completion of Nursing Education 202 AND 203, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent. 
Advisory:  English 51 and 56, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level W5 and R5.  This course focuses on the needs of the childbearing family and the well/ill child, utilizing the nursing process to assist the family to achieve and maintain maximum functioning  to achieve and maintain maximum functioning.  Clinical experiences may include acute care, long term care or community settings. 

NE 205
TRANSITION TO THE REGISTERED NURSE ROLE   
3 hour lecture  1.5  units         15 hours lab  2.5 units                                                                                  
Prerequisite: Completion of Nursing Education 202 and 203, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent.  
Advisory:  English 51 and 56, each with a grade of "C" or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level W5 and R5.  This course focuses on the transition from student to staff nurse, emphasizing the responsibilities of planning, organizing, directing, and confronting client care.  The course includes the principles of leadership delegation, time management, decision making, collegial communication, group dynamics, conflict resolution, and change.  The clinical preceptorship experience requires the application of all previously learned concepts and skills.  Acute care, long term care or community settings will be utilized. 
 

NE 206
NURSING SKILLS LABORATORY II    
0.25-0.5 hour lecture          0.75-1.0 hours lab     .5-1 unit                                                                                 
Corequisite: Current enrollment in the Nursing Education Program.  This course provides students an additional opportunity for practice and mastery of designated psychomotor skills.  There will be a review of related theoretical concepts and supervised practice of advanced client care skills that are concurrently presented in the regular program.

NE 290
INDEPENDENT STUDY          
1- 3 units    
Limitation on enrollment:  must obtain an Add Code from Program Director for registration.  This course provides students with an opportunity for additional research and academic or clinical experience in a particular area of nursing.  This course may be taken four times with different content for a maximum of six units.