Nursing courses may have both a lecture and a clinical component. It is necessary that the student perform satisfactorily in the hospital laboratory clinical experience in order to receive credit in any nursing course. A nursing student must have in force professional liability insurance, meet and maintain the health standards established by the Los Angeles Community College District, the immunization and CPR and OSHA certification requirements of the clinical agencies, and when in uniform, the appearance standards of the program.
A grade "C" or better is required in all nursing and all general education courses that comprise the California Board of Registered Nursing approved nursing curriculum, including communications, behavioral science, biological science, social science, humanities, and physical education courses.
The college policy will be followed regarding course repetition following receipt of an unsatisfactory grade. A student may enroll in a course a maximum of three times. Enrollment is defined as attending at least one class meeting.
When a student withdraws from the program, readmission is not automatic. A student who has received a less than "C" or less than satisfactory grade, in three or more nursing classes with less than passing status at the time of withdrawal, is ineligible to apply for readmission or transfer into the nursing program.
Nursing 311 through 347 constitute a modularized curriculum in registered nursing courses. Completion of the nursing courses at each level with a "C" or better is prerequisite to the next level of nursing courses.
As with any college-level courses, students should expect that several hours may be needed to prepare in advance for any class or clinical nursing assignment. It will be necessary throughout the program that preparation be accomplished in a local hospital in advance and/or in addition to the scheduled class and clinical hours. In addition to final exams, students are required to complete National League for Nursing exams at specific times during the program.
Since most nursing program classes are "short-term" classes, unexcused absences or tardies are not acceptable. Students are expected to attend all class and clinical sessions. Whether the student can meet behavioral objectives for the course will be considered in cases of excessive absence.
All nursing students are required to accomplish successfully the stated objectives for each nursing course with regard to solving drug dosage problems. Failure to pass the evaluation tool as selected by the instructor will result in withdrawal from the course.
All program and college graduation requirements must be met in order to be awarded a degree as a graduate of the R.N. program, take the licensure exam as a graduate, and be eligible to receive a school pin.
By law, record of any felony conviction is subject to review by the Board of Registered Nursing before an R.N. license may be granted. Anyone who wishes clarification may contact the Board of Registered Nursing, 400 R Street, Suite 4030, Sacramento, CA 95814.
Information regarding tuition, fees, and the length of the Nursing Program may be obtained from the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission (NLNAC) at the following address:
National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission
350 Hudson Street
New York, NY 10014
Telephone: (212) 989-9393
FAX: (212) 989-2272
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385 Directed Study Nursing (3)
- Admission to the Nursing Program and concurrent enrollment in a required nursing course with a clinical component. Conference one hour per week per unit.
- Students are encouraged to pursue Directed Study in Nursing under the direction of a supervising instructor. Study is coordinated with current course content and skill development needs, and responds to individual learning styles for practice and feedback. Credit Limit: A maximum of 3 units in Directed Study may be taken for credit.
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318 Patient Care Seminar I (2) CSU RPT 3
- Requires current enrollment in a required Nursing Program class. Lecture/discussion 36 hours per semester.
- An elective, but strongly recommended, instructor guided course to facilitate development of knowledge and skills needed to safely assess, plan, and implement client care. Has individual and group work.
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311 Communication in Nursing (1) CSU RPT 1
- Prerequisites: Official admission to the Nursing Program or experience in nursing permitting advanced placement in the Nursing Program. Lecture/discussion 3 hours per week for 6 weeks.
- This course provides theoretical knowledge and practical application and experience of interpersonal communication skills needed to interact therapeutically, institute a teaching learning plan, and communicate with individuals and groups.
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313 Introduction to Nursing Process and Practice (4) CSU
- Prerequisites: Completion and verification of all program prerequisites and official admission to the Nursing Program. Lecture/discussion 3.5 hours and laboratory 13.5 hours per week for 9 weeks.
- This course is an introduction to nursing and prepares the student to give care to the hospitalized client, with focus on the (geriatric) mature adult. It includes basic nursing and procedures and the study of health and nutrition. After satisfactory completion of the course, the student can function at the beginning nurse aide level.
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315 Fundamentals of Nursing Process and Practice (4) CSU
- Prerequisites: Nursing 313 with a grade of "C" or better. Lecture/discussion 3.5 hours and laboratory 13.5 hours per week for 9 weeks.
- This course uses the nursing process to assess adult and older adult needs, plan and implement nursing interventions and evaluate their effectiveness. Calculation and administration of medication, flow rate determinations, asepsis and sterile technique, perioperative care, nutritional problem solving, and advanced skills are developed. Principles and practice of therapeutic communication and teaching are utilized. Documentation and legal obligations are focused. There may be a practicum included with this course. (After successful completion of this course, student eligible to complete examination for Certified Nurse Attendant).
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321 Nursing Process (1) CSU RPT 1
- Prerequisite: Official admission into the Nursing Program or experience in Nursing permitting advanced placement in the Nursing Program. Lecture/discussion 3 hours a week for 6 weeks.
- This course introduces the concepts and provides practice experiences to understand and use the nursing process and the Roy Adaptation Model for planning and implementing client care. The 4 modules are: the Nursing Process, the Roy Adaptation Model, Nursing Process of the Physiological Mode, and Nursing Process of the Psycho-social Modes.
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323 Nursing Process and Practice in the Care of the Adult Client I (5) CSU
- Prerequisite: Completion of all program prerequisites and all previous courses in nursing with a grade of "C" or better. Lecture/discussion 6 hours and laboratory 12 hours per week for 9 weeks.
- Care of the medical-surgical client with problems of the cardiovascular, peripheral vascular, endocrine, immune and hematological systems, and oncological problems is emphasized. Nursing process based on the Roy Adaptation Model is continued. Communication and teaching are practiced. This course may have a practicum.
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325 Nursing Process and Practice in the Care of the Adult Client II (5) CSU
- Prerequisite: Completion of all program prerequisites and all previous courses in nursing with a grade of "C" or better. Lecture/discussion 6 hours and laboratory 12 hours per week for 9 weeks.
- Care of the adult medical-surgical client with problems of the gastro-intestinal, genito-urinary, orthopedic, and neurological systems is emphasized. Nursing process based on the Roy Adaptation Model is continued. Communication and teaching are practiced. This course may have a practicum.
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327 Patient Care Management I (2) CSU RPT 1
- Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in Nursing 311, 313, 315 and 321 and eligibility for the second semester, or admitted to the program advanced placement and completed one semester of clinical course work with a grade of "C" or better. Repeat: Eligible for 4th semester of nursing program. Laboratory 108 hours TBA with Clinical Instructor.
- This elective course will increase proficiency in the use of the nursing process and Roy Adaptation Model for the administration of client care. The clinical focus of care of clients with physiological mode problems will increase competency in client care management. Client care may include practice in specialty areas already successfully completed prior to this course. Staff preceptors may be used.
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329A-Role Transition to Registered Nurse (1) CSU
- Prerequisites: Current LVN license or experience in nursing permitting advanced placement in nursing program. Concurrent enrollment in Nursing 321 recommended. Lecture/’discussion 3 hrs/week for 6 weeks.
- This one unit course will assist the LVN to RN and other "alternate route" students to make the transition to the RN nursing student role and future RN practitioner role. The focus is the care giver role utilizing the nursing process and the Roy Adaptation Model introduced in Nursing 321. IV administration skills and advanced fluid flow and medication calculations are included.
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329-B Role Transition from LVN to RN (1) CSU
- Prerequisites: Completion of Nursing 329A. Current LVN license or experience in Nursing permitting advanced placement in Nursing Program. Concurrent enrollment in Nursing 311 recommended. Lecture/discussion 3 hours per week for 6 weeks.
- Continues content begun in Nursing 329A. Nursing 329B will focus on the care giver role as communicator and client-teacher, and the role as manager of client care as introduced in Nursing 311. It will also introduce and give practice in those roles responding to the legal and ethical issues inherent in client care. Roles of LVN and RN will be compared and contrasted.
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333 Nursing Process and Practice in the Health Care of Women and of Families during Childbearing (3) CSU
- Prerequisite: Completion of all program prerequisites and a Grade of "C" or better in all first year Nursing Program courses OR admission through the Advanced Placement LVN to RN route, and grade "C" or better in Anatomy 1, Physiology 1, Microbiology 1 or 20, Psychology 41, Psychology 1 and English 101. Lecture/Discussion 4.5 hours and laboratory 13.5 hours for 6.5 weeks (including Final Exam).
- Students experience includes both theory and practice in meeting the health care needs of women, and of families during childbearing. Psychosocial as well as physiological nursing concepts, including cultural, emotional, developmental, and environmental are emphasized. Settings include hospitals, clinics, and parent education classes.
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335 Nursing Process and Practice in the Care of Children (3) CSU
- Prerequisites: Completion of all program prerequisites and a grade of "C" or better in first year Nursing courses, or admission through the Advanced Placement LVN to RN route, and grade "C" or better in Anatomy 1, Physiology 1, Microbiology 1 or 20, Psychology 1, Psychology 41 and English 101. Lecture/Discussion 4.5 hours and laboratory 13.5 hours per week for 6.5 weeks (including Final Exam).
- Through utilization of developmental theories (primarily Erikson) and the Roy Adaptation Model, this course focuses on the assessment, analysis, planning, intervention, and evaluation of the bio-psycho-social problems of children and families. Integration of growth and development principles direct care of child related to position on health-illness continuum.
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339 Nursing Process and Practice in the Care of the Geriatric Client (2) CSU
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Prerequisites: Completion of all program prerequisites and completed Nursing 333 and 335 and preceding nursing courses, all with grade "C" or better, OR admission to Nursing Program "LVN-30" unit option route. Lecture 4.5 hours and laboratory 13.5 hours per week for 4.5 weeks. |
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This course focuses on the Geriatric client integrating content of the Roy Adaptation Model and the Nursing Process as well as the Roles of Practice. Clinical facilities include LTC facilities and Home Health Agencies. A more advanced role of the nurse is emphasized. |
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343 Nursing Process and Practice in the Psycho-Social Adaptation of the Client (3) CSU
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Prerequisite: "LVN-30 unit" option: Admission to Nursing Program and completion of Nursing 339 with a grade of "C" or better. LVN Advanced Placement: As above AND completion of required 2nd and 3rd semester nursing program courses and cognates, Sociology 1 or Anthropology 102 with grades of "C" or better. Generic: As above AND completion of all previous semester nursing courses and cognates with grade of "C" or better. Lecture/discussion 4.5 hours and laboratory 13.5 hours per week for 6.5 weeks (including final exam). |
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This modularized course provides theoretical knowledge correlated with clinical experience in planning and administering care to the psychiatric client in the acute care facility. Emphasizes the care of the patient with mental health problems, cognitive disorders, and problems of daily living and substance abuse. Utilizes the Roy Adaptation Model as a framework for using the Nursing Process for client care. |
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345 Nursing Process and Practice in the Care of the Adult Client III (3) CSU
- Prerequisite: "LVN-30 unit" option: Admission to Nursing Program and completion Nursing 339 with a grade of "C" or better LVN Advanced Placement: As above AND completion of required 2nd and 3rd semester nursing program courses and cognates, and Sociology 1 or Anthropology 102 with grades of "C" or better. Generic: As above, AND completion of all previous semester nursing courses and cognates with grade of "C" or better. Lecture/discussion 4.5 hrs. and laboratory 13.5 hours per week for 6.5 weeks (including final exam).
- This modularized course provides theoretical knowledge correlated with clinical experience in the care of complex adult medical-surgical clients with cardio-pulmonary and multi-system insufficiencies. The Roy Adaptation Model and Nursing Process are used to plan and implement care. Clinical experiences utilize critical care units. Theory content from previous nursing courses and required cognates are synthesized.
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347 Leadership and Management (3) CSU
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Prerequisite: For lecture: Grade "C" or better in all required nursing courses and cognates listed in the Nursing curriculum for the selected route. For Lab: Requirements for lecture and grade "C" or better in Nursing 343 and 345 and lecture portion of Nursing 347. Non-traditional schedule: Lecture 9 hours scheduled over 12 weeks (0..5 units) and laboratory 36-40 hours per week for 4-5 weeks for a total of 144-160 hours (2.5 units). |
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This course includes historical perspectives, current issues, and legal, ethical, professional, and practice factors important to nursing. Leadership , management, and communication factors pertinent to client care are discussed. A four to five week full-time clinical preceptorship utilizing selected R.N. preceptors is performed in acute hospital settings for a total of 144 to 160 hours. |
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