NURS 106 - Foundations of Anatomy and Physiology for Nursing

6 units (fi 12)(FIRST, 6-0-0)

Introduction to the structure and function of the human body. The course focuses on the relationship between the form and function of the healthy human body. Note: Available only to nursing students in the Collaborative Program. Corequisites: INT D 120 and NURS 120. Credit cannot be obtained for NURS 106 if credit is granted for NURS 140 and NURS 150.

NURS 125 - Nursing Practice - Health Assessment

4 units (fi 8)(SECOND, 3-0-3)

The focus is on the health assessment of the adult, and expected health assessment findings throughout the lifespan. The course provides a beginning foundation of the nursing process as framework for developing assessment skills and use of clinical technologies necessary for determining client health status and provision of care. Note: Available only to nursing students in the Collaborative Program and Bilingual Program. Prerequisites for Collaborative Program students: INT D 120, NURS 106 (or NURS 140 and NURS 150), and NURS 120; Corequisite: NURS 124. Prerequisites for Bilingual Program students: ANATE 140, MICRE 133.

NURS 225 - Introduction to Acute Care Nursing Practice

6 units (fi 12)(EITH/SP/SU, 1-192C-2)

This practicum in acute care settings further develops knowledge, skills, and abilities to provide safe ethical patient care for adults with episodic and chronic health challenges. Intentional clinical learning activities integrate evidence-informed knowledge from NURS 224 and NURS 216 (or NURS 206/207). The focus is on assessment, communication, professional practice, clinical reasoning, care planning, and documentation. Course includes 192 clinical hours total. Note: Available only to nursing students in the Collaborative/Honors Program and Bilingual Program. Prerequisites for Collaborative/Honors Program students: NURS 220 and NURS 221. Prerequisites for Bilingual Program students: SC INF 223 and SC INF 221. Corequisites: NURS 216 (or NURS 206/207) and NURS 224.