An introduction to the Victor Valley College Associate Degree Nursing Program and the nursing profession. Emphasis is on the nursing process and fundamentals of nursing; including risk management, health promotion, psycho-social aspects, electrolyte and acid-base management, and the perioperative experience practiced in various clinical settings and the classroom laboratory. CSU
Prerequisite(s): ALDH 60
Lecture Hours: 126.0; Lab Hours: 270.0
Transfer: Transfers to CSU only
The Nursing Process applied to family nursing and the childbearing family, the adaptations of nursing care for various stages of growth and development, and the nursing management required in common adult conditions; e.g., nutritional, tissue perfusion, elimination. CSU
Prerequisite(s): NURS 221, Minimum grade C
Lecture Hours: 90.0; Lab Hours: 270.0
Transfer: Transfers to CSU only
This course will synthesize and correlate nursing knowledge and skills in providing care to multiple patients who have complex, multi-system illnesses. Focus will be for the students to predict patient needs and priorities, and evaluate outcomes of care. Associated psychomotor skills will be integrated and practiced. CSU
Prerequisite(s): NURS 222, Minimum grade C
Lecture Hours: 90.0; Lab Hours: 270.0
Transfer: Transfers to CSU only
The Nursing Process applied with a holistic view to multi-system problems with a comprehensive approach in the hospital and community setting. Clinical experience demonstrates the use of legal, ethical, and leadership principles, and the ability to function with minimum supervision as a preceptee. CSU
Prerequisite(s): NURS 223, Minimum grade C
Lecture Hours: 90.0; Lab Hours: 270.0
Transfer: Transfers to CSU only
This optional nursing course provides an introduction to critical care nursing concepts with an emphasis on clients with complex cardiac and respiratory problems, seen primarily in the critical care environment. Pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment and nursing implication for patients in the critical care area will be discussed. This course will primarily benefit students going into their third semester of nursing. Grade Option. CSU
Prerequisite(s): Licensed as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse and/or NURS 222, Minimum grade C
Lecture Hours: 36.0
Transfer: Transfers to CSU only