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Nursing Course Descriptions
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
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.
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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 12 hours lab
2.0 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.
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NE 107
ADULT HEALTH NURSING II
5 hour lecture 2.5
units 12 hours lab
2.0 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.
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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 19 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.
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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.
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