Nursing

A course that explores basic principles of biology. Emphasis is placed on cell structure and function, cell division, cell metabolism, reproduction, genetics, taxonomy, the origin of life, evolution, animal tissues and development. The laboratory emphasizes the development of important laboratory skills, such as using the metric system, collecting data, graphing, interpreting data, preparing for and taking laboratory exams. Designed to prepare the necessary concepts and laboratory skills and experience that are needed to succeed in more advanced courses in biology. This course is intended for students who will study in health sciences fields including students intending to apply to schools of nursing , dental hygiene, and medical technologies. May not receive credit if BIOL 31 has been completed successfully.

Chemistry of inorganic compounds, atomic theory, bonding, equations, gas laws, solutions, acid-base theory and oxidation-reduction. Designed to meet the requirements of certain programs in allied health and technological fields and for general education.

Examine the correlations between the structures and functions of the human body in both health and diseased states. Explore tissue and organ structure through both gross and microscopic examinations as well as organ and cadaver dissection. May not receive credit if ANAT 1 has been completed successfully.

Human cellular and systemic body functions are studied. Emphasis is placed on physics, chemistry, and clinical concepts. Students will learn collection and analysis of data, extrapolations and conclusions. Working models, including human responses, and computer simulations are studied. Intended for students needing preparation for careers and program prerequisites in nursing, dental hygiene, physical therapy and other allied health sciences. May not receive credit if PHSI 1 has been completed successfully.

Bacteria, fungi, protozoa, helminths, and viruses, with an emphasis on their relationships to humans and disease. Microbial growth and control, microbial metabolism, and microbial genetics. Microbe-host interactions, including the beneficial microflora and the pathogenesis of contemporary infectious diseases. Methods used in the laboratory, including cultivation, staining, isolation, quantification, identification, and antibiotic sensitivity testing of microbes. Intended for students planning to enter training programs leading to allied health professions, such as registered nurse and dental hygienist. May not receive credit if MICR 1 has been completed successfully.

This is an introductory course offering integrated instruction in reading, critical thinking, and expository and argumentative writing, intended to develop the ability to read and write complex, college-level prose. Theme-based units of study will examine ideas in relation to individuals' world view and contexts from which these ideas arise. Primary texts will showcase diverse writers, including marginalized voices. Some research required.

Introduces students to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Provides an overview of major psychological concepts and theories in such areas as consciousness, learning, memory, motivation, perception, personality, stress, and social behavior.

Designed to illuminate the way students see their social world. Uses a sociological perspective: scientific study of human interaction and society, with emphasis on impact of groups on social behavior. Includes the systematic examination of culture, socialization, social organization, social class, race, gender, deviance, social change and empirical methodology. These content areas are woven throughout the fabric of the course, particularly as they affect the lives of at least three of the following groups: African Americans, Latino Americans, Asian Americans, Native Americans, Middle Eastern Americans and/or women.

Pathophysiological processes in selected disease states in the following systems of the human body: endocrine, renal, cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, and neurological. Purpose and results of supporting laboratory, radiological, and other appropriate diagnostic studies used in confirming the presence or absence of the selected disease states will be explored.

Introduction to fundamental concepts and practices in nursing care across the life span. Application of the nursing process to the care of adult and geriatric clients with acute and chronic disorders and fundamental nursing skills. Theoretical content provides an overview of the care of clients with diverse cultural backgrounds and spiritual needs as well as principles of therapeutic communication. Concepts related to the California Nursing Practice Act, as well and principles of safe clinical practice.

Emphasis placed on the use of the nursing process in promoting adaptive processes necessary for coping with the health issues of infants, children and adolescents. Theory and clinical practice includes integration of assessment skills, growth and development, family abuse issues, nutrition, pharmacological concepts, ethical issues, and teaching strategies unique to child-rearing families. Clinical focuses on care of clients in community and acute care settings. Concepts related to the California Nursing Practice Act, and Quality, and Safety Education in Nursing (QSEN) will be incorporated. Total weeks-9.

Nursing care of the childbearing family. The focus is on the physiological and psychological needs of families as they are affected by pregnancy, labor and birth, postpartum, and newborn stages. Theory and clinical practice include integration of assessment skills, women's health, nutrition, pain management, ethical issues, implicit bias and teaching strategies unique to childbearing families. Quality, Safety, Education in Nursing (QSEN) concepts are incorporated. Total weeks - 9.

Emphasis on the use of the nursing process in the care of clients of all ages experiencing selected conditions requiring treatment in psychiatric care settings. Theory and clinical practice includes integration of assessment skills, nutrition, pharmacological and crisis intervention concepts, legal-ethical issues, and anger management. Concepts related to the California Nursing Practice Act, and Quality, and Safety Education in Nursing (QSEN) will be incorporated. Total - 9 weeks.

Emphasis on the use of the nursing process in the care of adults experiencing selected conditions requiring treatment in medical-surgical care settings. Theory and clinical practice includes integration of assessment skills, nutrition, medication administration and legal-ethical issues. Concepts related to the California Nursing Practice Act, and Quality, and Safety Education in Nursing (QSEN) will be incorporated. Total - 9 weeks

Introduction to the principles of clinical pharmacology, the administration of drugs as therapeutic agents, impact on the elderly and the interactions of drugs and body tissues. The purpose, action, and expected physiological responses of therapeutic agents and dosage forms currently used in treating pain, infectious processes and selected acute and chronic disease states in the cardiovascular, endocrine, respiratory, autonomic nervous and central nervous system is explored as well as the integration of the concepts in the nursing process.

This lab course allows the nursing student to safely insert a peripheral intravenous cannula using sterile technique. This skill is used by RN's in the workplace. Student will be observed closely and after demonstrating competency will pass this course.

Nursing interventions that assist the adult client in adaptation to stressors of acute and chronic illnesses with unpredictable outcomes. Focus on caring for groups of clients in the medical-surgical and critical care setting. Concepts related to the California Nursing Practice Act, as well as principles of safe clinical practice will be included. Total - 12 weeks.

Discussion of leadership styles, delegation of care, evidence based practice, conflict management , delegation of assignments, prioritization of client care, and organizational structure the health care organization. Concepts related to the California Nursing Practice Act, and Quality, and Safety Education in Nursing (QSEN) will be incorporated. Total - 6 weeks.