Introduction to nursing fundamentals, basic medical-surgical concepts, and principles of care common to adults/older adults. This course includes application of theory and practice of skills in the clinical area and will lay the foundation for successive nursing courses. The clinical experience is designed to be concurrent with theory.
This course provides a continuation of the study of pharmacology with emphasis placed on nursing implications of drugs, including administration, adverse effects, clinical indications, dosages and frequencies, drug interactions, pharmacologic effects, and precautions and contraindications to use.
Introduction to nursing fundamentals, basic medical-surgical concepts, and principles of care common to adults/older adults. This course includes application of theory and practice of skills in the clinical area and will lay the foundation for successive nursing courses. The clinical experience is designed to be concurrent with theory.
Advanced medical-surgical nursing of adults, and leadership and management theories. Application of the nursing process in the care of adults with acute and chronic complex health impairment and illness. Clinical experience is planned at acute and non-acute hospitals, facilities, and out-patient sites.
Acquaints student with historical and current trends, issues in nursing practice, and the concept of professional development. Emphasis placed on legal and ethical aspects of nursing and the California Board of Registered Nursing Practice Act. Students examine contemporary issues that affect the practice of registered nursing.
Advanced medical-surgical nursing of adults, and leadership and management theories. Application of the nursing process in the care of adults with acute and chronic complex health impairment and illness. Clinical experience is planned at acute and non-acute hospitals, facilities, and out-patient sites.
Intermediate-advanced nursing skills for the adult medical-surgical patient. Laboratory instruction consisting of assigned reading, class discussion, and demonstration of skill by instructor. Student practice and return demonstration. Clinical simulation and case studies incorporating recently acquired skills for enhancement of critical thinking skills and application of concurrent theory to practice.
Intermediate-advanced nursing skills for the adult medical-surgical patient. Laboratory instruction consisting of assigned reading, class discussion, and demonstration of skill by instructor. Student practice and return demonstration. Clinical simulation and case studies incorporating recently acquired skills for enhancement of critical thinking skills and application of concurrent theory to practice.
The nursing skills lab is designed to orient, assist, and enhance the development of psycho motor and cognitive skills that are critical in the performance of selected fundamental nursing procedures.
The nursing skills lab is designed to orient, assist, and enhance the development of psycho motor and cognitive skills that are critical in the performance of selected fundamental nursing procedures.