Start your nursing career
The nursing programs at Allan Hancock College have been built upon the “ladder concept,” providing the opportunity for upward mobility, while continuing to work in a fulfilling career. At the completion of any step, you may continue or stop, go to work and return for more education later. Once accepted into the program, a physical exam, immunizations, and CPR will be required. In addition, the clinical agencies require a background check and drug screening. The acceptance packet will explain more in detail.
The Registered Nursing program is fully accredited by the California Board of Registered Nursing. It is a two semester program offered every year starting spring semester. Graduates from accredited vocational nursing programs are eligible to apply. The LVN-RN program is specifically designed to provide the LVN with an opportunity for career advancement and prepares the LVN for the additional responsibilities required of the registered nurse.
This program will help you to:
- evaluate nursing care provided to patients, families, groups, populations, and communities across the lifespan from diverse backgrounds in a variety of settings
- collaborate with members of the inter-professional health care team to manage and coordinate the provision of safe, quality care
- use evidence-based quality improvement processes to effect change in the delivery of patient-centered care
- demonstrate effective use of strategies to mitigate errors and reduce the risk of harm to patients, self and others
The Nursing program is separated into the three areas of education:
CNA
-
English 101
Completion with a grade of "C" or better or currently taking at time of application.
LVN
- CNA or Psych Tech license
- English 101
- Math 331 (Algebra II) or equivalent or higher
- Psychology 101
- Bio 124 (Anatomy)
- Bio 125 (Physiology)
Completion with a grade of "C" or better before you are eligible to apply
RN
- California LVN license (current and unencumbered)
- English 101
- Math 331 (Algebra II) or equivalent or higher
- Psychology 101
- Bio 124 (Anatomy)
- Bio 125 (Physiology)
- Bio 128 (Microbiology)
Completion with a grade of "C" or better before you are eligible to apply
These requirements will be needed after you have been accepted into the program.
Students must be age 18 (required by California Codes - Business and Professions Code Section 2069-2071)
Complete Background Check and Drug Screening (required by clinical agencies for placement) - Instructions are included with acceptance packets.
Current CPR (Healthcare Provider, Professional Rescuer or BLS ONLY)
Complete Health Physical (required by clinical agencies for placement) - The physical form is included in the acceptance packet.
Immunization Records which includes the following immunization, positive titers and/or boosters
Diphtheria, Pertussis and Tetanus Toxoid (DPT)
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)
Varicella (Chicken Pox)
Hepatitis B Vaccination Series
Tuberculin skin test required prior to entering the program. Positive PPD requires a standard negative chest x-ray with medical consultation. Standard chest x-ray is required if there is any history of a positive test. Quantiferon Gold test is accepted.
Flu Vaccine
COVID 19 series
Contact
Health Sciences Department, Building M (RM M132)
1-805-922-6966 ext. 3384
healthsciences@hancockcollege.edu
Hours
Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Program Requirements and Course Sequences
Suggested Course Sequence
The “Suggested Course Sequence” is an example of how to complete the requirements plus any additional general education that may be needed. If you would like to create a personalized Student Education Plan (SEP), schedule a meeting with a counselor.
Summer or Fall Semester (Year 1)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Advisories: BIOL 100
An examination of the functional anatomy of the human organism. Lectures and laboratories investigate the microscopic and macroscopic structures of the major organ systems.
Total Units:
4
Fall Semester (Year 1)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Limitations on Enrollment: Admittance to RN Program and successful completion of first semester RN courses.
This course facilitates transition to professional nursing practice. It focuses on leadership and management concepts, delegation, teamwork, conflict management, and contemporary issues. It includes change, quality management, applicable ethical and legal standards, and workplace issues. It covers application by examination for nursing licensure.
Corequisite: NURS 112 Admittance to RN Program and successful completion of first semester RN courses.
The course provides opportunities to apply nurse caring concepts to people at risk. The student implements the nursing process with increasing level of independence. It includes a learning-objectives based preceptorship.
Limitations on Enrollment: Admittance to RN program and successful completion of first semester RN courses.
This course focuses on advanced concepts of nursing care as they relate to patients across the lifespan with complex, multisystem alterations in health. Emphasis is placed on implementing time management and organizational skills while managing the care of patients with multiple needs and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.
Limitations on Enrollment: Admittance to RN Program and successful completion of first semester RN courses.
This course focuses on the care of patients across the lifespan experiencing cognitive, mental and behavioral disorders. Emphasis is placed on management of patients facing emotional and psychological stressors as well as promoting and maintaining the mental health of individuals and families. Concepts of crisis intervention, therapeutic communication, anger management, and coping skills are integrated throughout the course. The community as a site for care and support services is addressed.
Limitations on Enrollment: Admittance to RN Program
This course provides opportunities to further develop clinical thinking and practice advanced nursing skills. These situations integrate previously nursing knowledge, skills, and attitudes with evidence-based protocols in a structured lab setting.
Limitations on Enrollment: Admittance to RN Program and successful completion of first semester RN courses.
This course provides opportunities to develop and practice advanced nursing skills. These complex skills integrate previously learned nursing skills and applied protocols in the structured lab setting. It facilitates clinical thinking, timely decision-making, and nursing actions to address patient conditions.
Total Units:
13
Spring Semester (Year 1)
Course #
Course Title
Units
A study of the functions and interactions of human cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems. Metabolic processes, negative feedback mechanisms, and homeostatic regulation are investigated in both lecture and laboratory sections. Emphasis is on the interaction of physiological processes responsible for the maintenance of normal body functions. Lecture: 3 hours weekly. Lab 3 hours weekly.
An introduction to microorganisms, including morphology, physiology, and growth of bacteria and other microorganisms such as viruses. The role of bacteria and viruses as part of the human microbiome and host defenses against pathogens are emphasized. Laboratory procedures include identification, growth and metabolism of bacteria. Lecture: 3 hours weekly. Lab: 5 hours weekly.
Corequisite: NURS 111 Admittance to RN Program
This course provides the student with clinical opportunities to apply theoretical concepts and implement safe care to patients across the lifespan in a variety of care settings. Introduction to complex clinical skills, as well as priority setting, clinical judgment, and tenets of legal and ethical practice, are integrated throughout the course.
Limitations on Enrollment: Admittance to RN program
This course focuses on the care of clients across the lifespan with complex medical/surgical health problems. Emphasis is placed on helping patients and their families cope with alterations in body functions. Concepts of pharmacology, health promotion and education, evidence based practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration will be integrated throughout the course.
Total Units:
17
Program Requirements:
"Program Requirements" specify the courses required for this program. See suggested course sequence for additional information.
A total of 30 units is required for the certificate.
Science Requirements
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
BIOL 125 | Human Physiology | 4 |
BIOL 128 | Microbiology | 4 |
Spring Semester
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
NURS 103 | RN Practicum 1 | 5 |
NURS 104 | Med Surg Nursing 2 | 3 |
NURS 111 | RN Skills 1 | 1 |
Fall Semester
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
NURS 106 | Leadership & Management | 1 |
NURS 108 | RN Practicum 2 | 5 |
NURS 109 | Med Surg Nursing 3 | 3 |
NURS 110 | Mental Health Nursing | 3 |
Suggested Course Sequence
The "Suggested Course Sequence" is an example of how to complete the requirements plus any additional general education that may be needed. If you would like to create a personalized Student Education Plan (SEP), schedule a meeting with a counselor.
Fall Semester (Year 1)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Total Units:
2
Program Requirements:
"Program Requirements" specify the courses required for this program. See suggested course sequence for additional information.
A total of 2 units is required for the certificate.
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
NURS 416 | Certified Home Health Aide | 2 |
Suggested Course Sequence
The "Suggested Course Sequence" is an example of how to complete the requirements plus any additional general education that may be needed. If you would like to create a personalized Student Education Plan (SEP), schedule a meeting with a counselor.
Fall Semester (Year 1)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 Admittance to CNA program.
The course details the roles and responsibilities of the certified nursing assistant in both long-term and acute care settings. It emphasizes the importance of professionalism, responsibility, and accountability. It introduces various health care professional careers.
Total Units:
12
Program Requirements:
"Program Requirements" specify the courses required for this program. See suggested course sequence for additional information.
A total of 12 units is required for the certificate.
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
NURS 300 | CNA/Acute Care Aide | 12 |
Suggested Course Sequence
The "Suggested Course Sequence" is an example of how to complete the requirements plus any additional general education that may be needed. If you would like to create a personalized Student Education Plan (SEP), schedule a meeting with a counselor.
Fall Semester (Year 1)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Limitations on Enrollment: Completion of course admission packet.
Prepares the medical professional to function as a monitor observer in a clinical area where patients receive cardiac monitoring. Basic electrocardiograph patterns and cardiac arrhythmias are learned.
Total Units:
1.5
Program Requirements:
"Program Requirements" specify the courses required for this program. See suggested course sequence for additional information.
A total of 1.5 units is required for the certificate.
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
NURS 422 | EKG/Monitor Observer | 1 |
Suggested Course Sequence
The "Suggested Course Sequence" is an example of how to complete the requirements plus any additional general education that may be needed. If you would like to create a personalized Student Education Plan (SEP), schedule a meeting with a counselor.
Fall Semester (Year 1)
Course #
Course Title
Units
A writing course designed primarily to meet the needs of students pursuing career and technical programs. Meets the written composition graduation requirement for an AHC associate's degree. Students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution will need to take ENGL 101 instead of this course to meet the university's first-year composition requirement. Readings will be drawn from the disciplines involved so that students master comprehension and critical reading skills in real-world texts. Writing assignments and projects will similarly be based upon the types of critical thinking and analytical writing required in the students' fields of study. Research methods and skills will be emphasized.
Prerequisite: Placement based upon Allan Hancock College's placement policy.
Designed to help students enhance their analytical reading and writing skills using a wide variety of texts. Emphasizes college-level expository essay construction, communication, and research methods leading to the preparation and writing of a research paper.
Select one course from this list.
If you take any of the following courses, you will also satisfy the Multicultural/Gender Studies requirement:
ART 101, 105, 109, 170; DANC 101p; DRMA 103; ENGL 130, 131, 139, 140, 148; ECS 116; ES 105, 120; FASH 104; FILM 101, 102, 103, 108, 109; HIST 101, 102, 103, 120; HUM 101, 102, 103; MUS 104, 106; PHIL 121; SPAN 102, 103, 104, 105, 112
Select one course from this list.
Total Units:
13 to 14
Spring Semester (Year 1)
Course #
Course Title
Units
If you take any of the following courses, you will also satisfy the Multicultural/Gender Studies requirement:
ANTH 102, 103, 105; BUS 141; ECON 141; ENGL 105; GBST 141; GEOG 102, 103; LGBT 101, 102; POLS 104, 105; SOC 101, 102, 120, 122; SPCH 110
Or select one course from this list.
Choose one of the following courses:
- ES 1231, African American History
- HIST 107, U S History to 1877
- HIST 108, US History from 1877 to the Present
- HIST 118, U S History to 1877
- HIST 119, History of California
- POLS 101, Introduction to Political Science
- POLS 103, American Government
If you take any of the following courses, you will also satisfy the AHC graduation
requirement of area 4B: Communication and Analytical Thinking.
Recommended courses: MATH 100, 105, 123, 135, 181, 321; or select one course from
this list.
Select one course from this list.
Total Units:
17.5
Fall Semester (Year 2)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Limitations on Enrollment: Admittance to the VN Program
The course covers basic pharmacologic principles including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, therapeutic effects, adverse effects, clinical uses, and contraindications. It introduces the nursing process and drug dosage calculations. Emphasis is on the role of the nurse in drug administration, prevention of drug interactions, assessment of therapeutic and adverse effects, and patient teaching across the lifespan.
Total Units:
3
Spring Semester (Year 2)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Limitations on Enrollment: Admittance to VN Program and successful completion of NURS 310
This course focuses on the administration of medications to adult, geriatric and pediatric patients that require medical, surgical or preventive intervention. Concepts of patient-centered care, informatics, safety, evidence-based practice, quality, collaboration and professionalism are integrated throughout the course.
Limitations on Enrollment: Admittance to VN Program and successful completion of NURS 310
This course provides an introduction to nursing and roles of the nurse in various care settings; as well as profession-related and patient care concepts. Emphasis is placed on the knowledge and skills needed to provide safe, quality care. The theoretical foundation for basic assessment and nursing skills is presented and the student is given an opportunity to demonstrate these skills in a laboratory setting. An introduction to the nursing process provides the student with a beginning framework for decision making.
This course focuses on the care of the adult patients in long-term care, acute care, and outpatient settings who require medical and/or surgical interventions. Concepts of patient-centered care, informatics, safety, evidence-based practice, quality, collaboration, and professionalism are integrated throughout the course.
Limitations on Enrollment: Admittance to VN Program and/or successful completion of NURS 310
This course focuses on the care of adult patients with respiratory conditions that require medical and/or surgical interventions. Concepts of patient-centered care, informatics, safety, evidence-based practice, quality, collaboration, and professionalism are integrated throughout the course.
Limitations on Enrollment: Successful completion of NURS 310 and admission to VN Program
This course focuses on the care of adult patients with endocrine and reproductive conditions that require medical and/or surgical interventions. Concepts of patient-centered care, informatics, safety, evidence-based practice, collaboration, and professionalism are integrated throughout the course.
Total Units:
17.5
Summer Semester (Year 3)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Limitations on Enrollment: Admittance to the VN program and/or successful completion of spring semester VN courses
This course focuses on the care of older adult patients with health issues that require medical and/or surgical interventions. Concepts of patient-centered care, informatics, safety, evidence-based practice, quality, collaboration, and professionalism are integrated throughout the course.
Limitations on Enrollment: Admittance to VN Program and/or successful completion of spring semester VN courses
This course focuses on the care of adult patients with gastrointestinal (GI) or urinary conditions that require medical and/or surgical intervention. Concepts of patient-centered care, informatics, safety, evidence-based practice, quality, collaboration, and professionalism are integrated throughout the course.
Limitations on Enrollment: Admittance to VN Program and/or successful completion of spring semester VN courses
The course is a supervised clinical experience in various health care settings using intermediate vocational nursing skills.
Limitations on Enrollment: Admittance to VN Program and/or successful completion of spring semester VN courses
This course focuses on the care of adult patients with skin and musculoskeletal conditions that require medical and/or surgical interventions. Concepts of patient-centered care, informatics, safety, evidence-based practice, quality, collaboration, and professionalism are integrated throughout the course.
Total Units:
10
Fall Semester (Year 3)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Limitations on Enrollment: Admittance to VN Program and/or successful completion of the summer semester VN courses
This course focuses on the care of all phases of the maternity cycle including care of the obstetrical patient and newborn infant. Concepts of patient-centered care, informatics, safety, evidence-based practice, quality, collaboration, and professionalism are integrated throughout the course.
Limitations on Enrollment: Admittance to VN Program and/or successful completion of the summer semester VN courses
This course focuses on the care of pediatric patients with health issues that require medical and/or surgical intervention. Concepts of patient-centered care, informatics, safety, evidence-based practice, quality, collaboration, and professionalism are integrated throughout the course.
Limitations on Enrollment: Admittance to VN Program and/or successful completion of summer semester VN courses
This course focuses on the care of adult patients with circulatory conditions that require medical and/or surgical interventions. Concepts of patient-centered care, informatics, safety, evidence-based practice, quality, collaboration, and professionalism are integrated throughout the course.
Limitations on Enrollment: Admittance to VN Program and/or successful completion of summer semester VN courses
This course focuses on the care of adult patients with neurological conditions that require medical and/or surgical interventions. Concepts of patient-centered care, informatics, safety, evidence-based practice, quality, collaboration, and professionalism are integrated throughout the course.
Limitations on Enrollment: Admittance to VN Program and/or successful completion of summer semester VN courses
This course facilitates the transition of the student to the role of a licensed vocational nurse (LVN). Emphasis is placed on issues related to nursing and healthcare as well as skills necessary to provide care to multiple patients and assign tasks to other LVNs and unlicensed personnel. Concepts related to leadership and management are presented as well as career development options that enhance career mobility. Standards of practice and the importance of practicing according to state regulations and statutes are examined.
Limitations on Enrollment: Admittance to VN Program and/or successful completion of summer semester VN courses
This clinical course focuses on the care of adult, children, and obstetric patients in acute, long term, and outpatient settings who require medical and/or surgical interventions. Concepts of patient-centered/family-centered care, informatics, safety, evidence-based practice, quality, collaboration, and professionalism are integrated throughout the course.
Total Units:
16.5
Program Requirements:
"Program Requirements" specify the courses required for this program. See suggested course sequence for additional information.
A major of 47 units is required for the associate in science degree.
Fall Semester
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
NURS 310 | Pharmacology | 3 |
First/Spring Semester
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
NURS 311 | Medication Administration | 1 |
NURS 317 | Fundamentals of Nursing | 3 |
NURS 318 | Clinical Lab 1 | 8 |
NURS 323 | Respiratory Conditions | 2 |
NURS 329 | Endocrine and Reproductive Conditions | 2 |
Second/Summer Semester
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
NURS 320 | Care of Older Adults | 2 |
NURS 327 | GI and Urinary Conditions | 2 |
NURS 328 | Clinical Lab 2 | 3 |
NURS 335 | Skin and Musculoskeletal Conditions | 2 |
Third/Fall Semester
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
NURS 322 | Maternal and Infant Health | 2 |
NURS 330 | Care of Infants and Children | 1 |
NURS 331 | Cardiovascular Conditions | 2 |
NURS 332 | Neurosensory Conditions | 2 |
NURS 337 | Professional Relationships | 1 |
NURS 338 | Clinical Lab 3 | 8 |
Suggested Course Sequence
The "Suggested Course Sequence" is an example of how to complete the requirements plus any additional general education that may be needed. If you would like to create a personalized Student Education Plan (SEP), schedule a meeting with a counselor.
Fall Semester (Year 1)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Limitations on Enrollment: Admittance to the VN Program
The course covers basic pharmacologic principles including pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, therapeutic effects, adverse effects, clinical uses, and contraindications. It introduces the nursing process and drug dosage calculations. Emphasis is on the role of the nurse in drug administration, prevention of drug interactions, assessment of therapeutic and adverse effects, and patient teaching across the lifespan.
Total Units:
3
Spring Semester (Year 1)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Limitations on Enrollment: Admittance to VN Program and successful completion of NURS 310
This course focuses on the administration of medications to adult, geriatric and pediatric patients that require medical, surgical or preventive intervention. Concepts of patient-centered care, informatics, safety, evidence-based practice, quality, collaboration and professionalism are integrated throughout the course.
Limitations on Enrollment: Admittance to VN Program and successful completion of NURS 310
This course provides an introduction to nursing and roles of the nurse in various care settings; as well as profession-related and patient care concepts. Emphasis is placed on the knowledge and skills needed to provide safe, quality care. The theoretical foundation for basic assessment and nursing skills is presented and the student is given an opportunity to demonstrate these skills in a laboratory setting. An introduction to the nursing process provides the student with a beginning framework for decision making.
This course focuses on the care of the adult patients in long-term care, acute care, and outpatient settings who require medical and/or surgical interventions. Concepts of patient-centered care, informatics, safety, evidence-based practice, quality, collaboration, and professionalism are integrated throughout the course.
Limitations on Enrollment: Admittance to VN Program and/or successful completion of NURS 310
This course focuses on the care of adult patients with respiratory conditions that require medical and/or surgical interventions. Concepts of patient-centered care, informatics, safety, evidence-based practice, quality, collaboration, and professionalism are integrated throughout the course.
Limitations on Enrollment: Successful completion of NURS 310 and admission to VN Program
This course focuses on the care of adult patients with endocrine and reproductive conditions that require medical and/or surgical interventions. Concepts of patient-centered care, informatics, safety, evidence-based practice, collaboration, and professionalism are integrated throughout the course.
Total Units:
17.5
Summer Semester (Year 2)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Limitations on Enrollment: Admittance to the VN program and/or successful completion of spring semester VN courses
This course focuses on the care of older adult patients with health issues that require medical and/or surgical interventions. Concepts of patient-centered care, informatics, safety, evidence-based practice, quality, collaboration, and professionalism are integrated throughout the course.
Limitations on Enrollment: Admittance to VN Program and/or successful completion of spring semester VN courses
This course focuses on the care of adult patients with gastrointestinal (GI) or urinary conditions that require medical and/or surgical intervention. Concepts of patient-centered care, informatics, safety, evidence-based practice, quality, collaboration, and professionalism are integrated throughout the course.
Limitations on Enrollment: Admittance to VN Program and/or successful completion of spring semester VN courses
The course is a supervised clinical experience in various health care settings using intermediate vocational nursing skills.
Limitations on Enrollment: Admittance to VN Program and/or successful completion of spring semester VN courses
This course focuses on the care of adult patients with skin and musculoskeletal conditions that require medical and/or surgical interventions. Concepts of patient-centered care, informatics, safety, evidence-based practice, quality, collaboration, and professionalism are integrated throughout the course.
Total Units:
10
Fall Semester (Year 2)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Limitations on Enrollment: Admittance to VN Program and/or successful completion of the summer semester VN courses
This course focuses on the care of all phases of the maternity cycle including care of the obstetrical patient and newborn infant. Concepts of patient-centered care, informatics, safety, evidence-based practice, quality, collaboration, and professionalism are integrated throughout the course.
Limitations on Enrollment: Admittance to VN Program and/or successful completion of the summer semester VN courses
This course focuses on the care of pediatric patients with health issues that require medical and/or surgical intervention. Concepts of patient-centered care, informatics, safety, evidence-based practice, quality, collaboration, and professionalism are integrated throughout the course.
Limitations on Enrollment: Admittance to VN Program and/or successful completion of summer semester VN courses
This course focuses on the care of adult patients with circulatory conditions that require medical and/or surgical interventions. Concepts of patient-centered care, informatics, safety, evidence-based practice, quality, collaboration, and professionalism are integrated throughout the course.
Limitations on Enrollment: Admittance to VN Program and/or successful completion of summer semester VN courses
This course focuses on the care of adult patients with neurological conditions that require medical and/or surgical interventions. Concepts of patient-centered care, informatics, safety, evidence-based practice, quality, collaboration, and professionalism are integrated throughout the course.
Limitations on Enrollment: Admittance to VN Program and/or successful completion of summer semester VN courses
This course facilitates the transition of the student to the role of a licensed vocational nurse (LVN). Emphasis is placed on issues related to nursing and healthcare as well as skills necessary to provide care to multiple patients and assign tasks to other LVNs and unlicensed personnel. Concepts related to leadership and management are presented as well as career development options that enhance career mobility. Standards of practice and the importance of practicing according to state regulations and statutes are examined.
Limitations on Enrollment: Admittance to VN Program and/or successful completion of summer semester VN courses
This clinical course focuses on the care of adult, children, and obstetric patients in acute, long term, and outpatient settings who require medical and/or surgical interventions. Concepts of patient-centered/family-centered care, informatics, safety, evidence-based practice, quality, collaboration, and professionalism are integrated throughout the course.
Total Units:
16.5
Program Requirements:
"Program Requirements" specify the courses required for this program. See suggested course sequence for additional information.
A major of 47 units is required for the certificate.
Fall Semester
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
NURS 310 | Pharmacology | 3 |
First/Spring Semester
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
NURS 311 | Medication Administration | 1 |
NURS 317 | Fundamentals of Nursing | 3 |
NURS 318 | Clinical Lab 1 | 8 |
NURS 323 | Respiratory Conditions | 2 |
NURS 329 | Endocrine and Reproductive Conditions | 2 |
Second/Summer Semester
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
NURS 320 | Care of Older Adults | 2 |
NURS 327 | GI and Urinary Conditions | 2 |
NURS 328 | Clinical Lab 2 | 3 |
NURS 335 | Skin and Musculoskeletal Conditions | 2 |
Third/Fall Semester
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
NURS 322 | Maternal and Infant Health | 2 |
NURS 330 | Care of Infants and Children | 1 |
NURS 331 | Cardiovascular Conditions | 2 |
NURS 332 | Neurosensory Conditions | 2 |
NURS 337 | Professional Relationships | 1 |
NURS 338 | Clinical Lab 3 | 8 |
Suggested Course Sequence
The "Suggested Course Sequence" is an example of how to complete the requirements plus any additional general education that may be needed. If you would like to create a personalized Student Education Plan (SEP), schedule a meeting with a counselor.
Fall Semester (Year 1)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Limitations on Enrollment: Admittance to RN Program and successful completion of first semester RN courses.
This course facilitates transition to professional nursing practice. It focuses on leadership and management concepts, delegation, teamwork, conflict management, and contemporary issues. It includes change, quality management, applicable ethical and legal standards, and workplace issues. It covers application by examination for nursing licensure.
Corequisite: NURS 112 Admittance to RN Program and successful completion of first semester RN courses.
The course provides opportunities to apply nurse caring concepts to people at risk. The student implements the nursing process with increasing level of independence. It includes a learning-objectives based preceptorship.
Limitations on Enrollment: Admittance to RN program and successful completion of first semester RN courses.
This course focuses on advanced concepts of nursing care as they relate to patients across the lifespan with complex, multisystem alterations in health. Emphasis is placed on implementing time management and organizational skills while managing the care of patients with multiple needs and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.
Limitations on Enrollment: Admittance to RN Program and successful completion of first semester RN courses.
This course focuses on the care of patients across the lifespan experiencing cognitive, mental and behavioral disorders. Emphasis is placed on management of patients facing emotional and psychological stressors as well as promoting and maintaining the mental health of individuals and families. Concepts of crisis intervention, therapeutic communication, anger management, and coping skills are integrated throughout the course. The community as a site for care and support services is addressed.
Limitations on Enrollment: Admittance to RN Program
This course provides opportunities to further develop clinical thinking and practice advanced nursing skills. These situations integrate previously nursing knowledge, skills, and attitudes with evidence-based protocols in a structured lab setting.
Limitations on Enrollment: Admittance to RN Program and successful completion of first semester RN courses.
This course provides opportunities to develop and practice advanced nursing skills. These complex skills integrate previously learned nursing skills and applied protocols in the structured lab setting. It facilitates clinical thinking, timely decision-making, and nursing actions to address patient conditions.
Total Units:
13
Spring Semester (Year 1)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Limitations on Enrollment: Admittance to RN Program
The course facilitates transition to professional nursing practice. It focuses on ethical and legal issues and personal accountability and responsibility. It analyzes standards of practice and the significance of functioning according to state regulations and statutes. Nursing process and clinical nurse thinking are applied in communication, patient teaching, culture, and across the lifespan. It also identifies issues and trends that affect nursing practice and healthcare in general.
Limitations on Enrollment: Admittance to RN Program
This course focuses on the care of patients across the lifespan with complex medical/surgical health problems. Emphasis is placed on helping clients and their families cope with alterations in body functions throughout the continuum of healthcare. Concepts of pharmacology, health promotion and education, evidence based practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration will be integrated throughout the course.
Corequisite: NURS 111 Admittance to RN Program
This course provides the student with clinical opportunities to apply theoretical concepts and implement safe care to patients across the lifespan in a variety of care settings. Introduction to complex clinical skills, as well as priority setting, clinical judgment, and tenets of legal and ethical practice, are integrated throughout the course.
Limitations on Enrollment: Admittance to RN program
This course focuses on the care of clients across the lifespan with complex medical/surgical health problems. Emphasis is placed on helping patients and their families cope with alterations in body functions. Concepts of pharmacology, health promotion and education, evidence based practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration will be integrated throughout the course.
Total Units:
13
Program Requirements:
"Program Requirements" specify the courses required for this program. See suggested course sequence for additional information.
A major of 26.5 units is required for the associate in science degree.
Spring Semester
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
NURS 101 | Transitions to Professional Practice | 1 |
NURS 102 | Med Surg Nursing 1 | 3 |
NURS 103 | RN Practicum 1 | 5 |
NURS 104 | Med Surg Nursing 2 | 3 |
NURS 111 | RN Skills 1 | 1 |
Fall Semester
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
NURS 106 | Leadership & Management | 1 |
NURS 108 | RN Practicum 2 | 5 |
NURS 109 | Med Surg Nursing 3 | 3 |
NURS 110 | Mental Health Nursing | 3 |
NURS 112 | RN Skills 2 | 0.5 |
Suggested Course Sequence
The "Suggested Course Sequence" is an example of how to complete the requirements plus any additional general education that may be needed. If you would like to create a personalized Student Education Plan (SEP), schedule a meeting with a counselor.
Fall Semester (Year 1)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Limitations on Enrollment: Must provide documentation of being a current certified nursing assistant or proof of successful completion of NATAP testing.
Prepares the certified nursing assistant to assist the resident in maintaining or promoting independence in the areas of mobility and performing activities of daily living. Upon successful completion, the student will receive a certificate of completion and will be qualified to work as a restorative aide in a long-term facility under the guidance of a licensed physical or occupational therapist or a licensed nurse. 26 CEUs will be offered.
Total Units:
1.5
Program Requirements:
"Program Requirements" specify the courses required for this program. See suggested course sequence for additional information.
A total of 1.5 units is required for the certificate.
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
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NURS 420 | Restorative Aide | 1 |
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Contact Information
Dean: Thomas Lamica (Interim)
Department Chair: Mary Nelson
Department Program Technician: Tawnya Karstrom
LOCATION
Santa Maria Campus, M-100 building
Telephone extension: 3384
Fax number: 922-1403