Announcement of Courses

CREDIT, DEGREE APPLICABLE COURSES:

NURS 50A. Pharmacology in Nursing Part I (2)
Lec-2
COREQ.: NURS 50 and 50L
Provides an overview of drug classification and then a focus on specific drug therapies related to the integumentary, endocrine, and central nervous systems, sensory organ inflammation, immunity and cancer. Emphasis on nursing implications of drugs, i.e. administration, pharmacologic effects, clinical uses and adverse effects. CSU

NURS 50B. Pharmacology in Nursing Part II (2)
Lec-2
COREQ.: NURS 51 and 51L
Focuses on specific drugs used in the management of cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, neurological, urinary, reproductive, psychiatric and peripheral nervous system disorder. Emphasis on nursing implications of drugs, i.e. administration, pharmacologic effects, clinical uses, and adverse effects. CSU

NURS 50L. Nursing Skills Laboratory (1)
Lab-3 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP only
COREQ.: NURS 50 and 50A
Designed to assist students in the development of psychomotor and cognitive skills involved in the performance of selected nursing procedures. The use of the modular approach provides an opportunity for the student to work independently and/or in small groups. CSU

NURS 51. Basic Medical-Surgical Nursing (6)
Lec-3, lab-18
PREREQ.: NURS 50, 50L, and 50A
COREQ.: NURS 50B and 51L
Designed to acquaint students with individuals experiencing dysfunction of the cardiac, vascular, respiratory, digestive, liver pancreas, biliary tract, kidney, urinary tract and male reproductive organs. Emphasis on nursing process and integrating principles of nutrition, pharmacology, pathophysiology, psychosocial and biological sciences. Students are assigned to care for patients in acute and nursing home units. CSU

NURS 51L. Intermediate Nursing Skills (1)
Lab-3                                    P/NP available
PREREQ.: NURS 50, 50L, 50A, and MABS 25
COREQ.: NURS 51 and 50B
This course assists the registered nursing student to develop psychomotor and cognitive skills involved in the performance of selected complex nursing procedures. Students will learn in small groups and independently, assigned both in the nursing and computer lab. Emphasis is placed on patient safety, nursing process, physical assessment, legal aspects and detailed nursing documentation. CSU

NURS 53. Maternal and Newborn Care (6)
Lec-6, lab-18 (8/9 wks)
PREREQ.: NURS 51 and 55 if taken first in sequence of 3rd semester nursing courses
NURS 53 and 55 are half-semester courses required in the third semester of students enrolled in the curriculum in Nursing. The sequence in which students will take these courses will be determined by the Nursing Department.
Principles of and practices in maternal health and care of the newborn. Covers the complete maternity cycle and the growth and development of the newborn from the embryonic stage to neonatal life. Nursing experience in the cooperating hospitals augmented by observations in clinics and community agencies contributing to the welfare of mothers and children. CSU

NURS 54. Nursing of Children (6)
Lec-6, lab-18 (8/9 wks)
PREREQ.: NURS 53, 55 (and 56 if taken first in the sequence of fourth semester of students enrolled in the curriculum in Nursing)
NURS 54 and 56 are half-semester courses required in the fourth semester of students enrolled in the curriculum in Nursing. The sequence in which students will take these courses will be determined by the Nursing Department.
Developmental and physical process of children from birth through adolescence. Health maintenance needs of children, prevention, and treatment of common disease conditions and injuries that affect children. Clinical experience is designed to be concurrent with theory and will incorporate the school, hospital inpatient, home care, and outpatient settings. CSU

NURS 55. Psychosocial Nursing (6)
Lec-6, lab-18 (8/9 wks)
PREREQ.: NURS 51 and 53 if taken first in sequence of 3rd semester nursing courses
NURS 55 and 53 are half-semester courses required in the third semester of students enrolled in the curriculum in Nursing. The sequence in which students will take these courses will be determined by the Nursing Department.
PREREQ.: Admission to the nursing program
The study and investigation of the etiology, dynamics, nursing care and therapeutic modalities for persons with psychological dysfunctions, and the understanding of mental health in relation to patient education, growth and development. Emphasis is placed on the interpersonal and problem-solving processes used in the care of all patients. CSU

NURS 56. Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing (6)
Lec-6, lab-18 (8/9 wks)
PREREQ.: NURS 53 and 55 (and 54 if taken first in the sequence of fourth semester courses)
NURS 56 and 54 are half-semester courses required in the fourth semester of students enrolled in the curriculum in Nursing. The sequence in which students will take these courses will be determined by the Nursing Department.
Introduction of advanced theories from nutrition, pharmacology, psychosocial and biological sciences, with the integration of cultural diversity essential to prepare the student nurse to apply the nursing process, utilizing Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs theory to provide care for the adult patient experiencing major health alterations in the acute care settings and community environments. Care of the older adult in acute and non-acute care settings. Emphasis on the application of leadership and management theory to clinical practice. Instruction is augmented by supervised clinical experience in cooperating hospitals and selected agencies. CSU

NURS 58. Trends and Issues in Nursing (1)
Lec-1 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP only
COREQ.: Enrollment in the RN Program; NURS 54 or 56
The historical and present trends and issues in nursing. The legal and ethical aspects of nursing and an introduction to the responsibilities of the new graduate nurse. CSU

NONCREDIT COURSES:

NURS 1000. Registered Nurse Refresher (162 hrs) (PENDING STATE APPROVAL)
Advise: 1.    A valid or expired RN nursing license from the United States or abroad. If licensed in the U.S., the candidate must
                    have been out of the field of nursing for at least three years.
            2.    If a foreign license holder, a valid California LVN license and six months work experience in a health care facility.
            3.    Approval by the California Board of Registered Nursing to take the NCLEX-RN licensure examination.
            4.    Basic Life Support (BLS) certification valid through the last day of the course.
            5.    An ESL level of high-advanced (CCSF level of 160)
            6.    Authorization to work in the U.S. and a valid social security number.
An eleven-week course designed to prepare graduates of the LVN Refresher course, as well as other internationally trained nurses and U.S. trained re-entry nurses, for employment as Registered Nurses. The goal is to facilitate direct employment into RN positions for participants who have more advanced English skills and nursing work experience.

NURS 1001. NCLEX-RN REVIEW - First Time Test Takers (60 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESL 130 or placement in ESL 140
An NCLEX-RN preparation and review course for first time test takers only. The course will assist the test taker in formulating a review plan, utilizing available resources, reviewing applicable content and answering NCLEX-RN practice questions. Enrollment is limited to 30 students who will be taking the examination for the first time. Enrollees must be eligible to take the registered nurse licensing examination (NCLEX-RN) and must show proof of eligibility. Authorization to work in the U.S. and a valid social security number.

NURS 1002. NCLEX-RN REVIEW - Repeat Test Takers (150 hrs)
Advise: Completion of ESL 130 or placement in ESL 140
An NCLEX-RN preparation and review course for repeat test takers only. The course will assist the test taker in formulating a review plan, utilizing available resources, reviewing applicable content and answering NCLEX-RN practice questions. Enrollment is limited to 30 students who will be taking the examination at least the second time. Enrollees must be eligible to take the registered nurse licensing examination (NCLEX-RN), show proof of eligibility and show proof of prior failure in the examination. Authorization to work in the U.S. and a valid social security number.