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Nutrition 201

219 223 NUTRITION
CLINICAL ENRICHMENT MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH
2.0 Units 6.0 Units 50
DIETETIC SERVICES INTERNSHIP
NS 219 provides the currently enrolled or NS 223 focuses on the needs of the growing 3.0 Units
returning nursing student with additional family and incorporates both maternity and
supervised clinical experience in the acute pediatric nursing content. The nursing process NUTR 50 is a discipline-specific course,
care hospital setting. Clinical assignments are is stressed in providing patient-centered care which allows students to earn 3.0 units for a
intended to provide the opportunity for the as the student learns to adapt previously structured, supervised off -campus internship
student to strengthen previously learned basic learned skills and knowledge to the unmet under the supervision of a faculty advisor. It is
nursing skills through repetition. This course needs of maternity and pediatric patients. designed to provide students with appropri-
fosters the knowledge and skills of the student Observation and direct care of normal and ate preparation and a hands-on work experi-
to eff ectively perform patient-centered care. high-risk populations are included. Theory ence in the supervision and management
The rotation is designed to improve general and clinical experiences are structured to of the food services operations in long term
patient care skills by off ering experiences provide the second year nursing student with and acute health care facilities such as hospi-
which foster confi dence, critical thinking, the opportunity to develop essential linkages tals, convalescent and nursing homes. The
time management and prioritizing skills, for decision making and prioritization unique purpose of this class is to enhance students’
communication in the clinical setting, and to this specialty. Lecture 3.5 hours/Labora- knowledge, skill levels, and professional
collaboration/teamwork with all members tory 7.5 hours. Prerequisite: NS 222 or previ- competency in the career of dietetic services
of the healthcare team. Note: This course ous completion of equivalent coursework. supervision. This course is recommended
is Pass/No Pass only. Laboratory 6 hours. Recommended Corequisite: Enrollment in NS for the self-motivated student, and requires
Prerequisite: NS 210 or equivalent. Transfer 203. Course Typically Off ered: Fall/Spring. faculty advisor approval to register. Note:
Credit: CSU. Transfer Credit: CSU. This course is Pass/No Pass only. Laboratory
9 hours. Recommended Preparation: Eligibil-
222 255 ity for ENGL 120 or ESL 151.
PSYCHIATRIC NURSING BASIC ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHY
3.5 Units 2.0 Units 114
NUTRITION AND MENU PLANNING
NS 222 focuses on the dynamics of patients/ NS 255 is designed to provide an overview 3.0 Units
clients undergoing acute and chronic psycho- and introduce the novice healthcare provider
social stress. The nursing process, including to the basics of electrocardiography (EKG). NUTR 114 examines nutrition guidelines for
interviewing skills, is presented within Course content reviews principles of cardiac health maintenance and disease prevention
a framework of total mental health team anatomy, physiology, and electrophysiology and their relation to quantity food preparation
management. Therapeutic relationship is which are foundational to course content. and menu planning. The course emphasizes
presented as a means of expressing an attitude Content includes cardiac hemodynam- the development and marketing of healthy
of caring. The causes of stress are identifi ed ics, proper lead placement to obtain EKG recipes and menus for various institutional
from various theoretical perspectives. The waveforms, waveform identifi cation, rate food service operations, including residential
student is encouraged to undertake self-explo- calculation, normal rhythm, and arrhythmia and acute health care institutions, restaurants,
ration and develop a concept of the individual recognition and treatment. Note: This course hotels, and schools. Topics include alternative
that includes the ability to adapt as a result is intended for nursing students, nurses, EMT ingredients and food preparation techniques
of successful human need fulfi llment. The students, EMTs, or individuals working in to preserve or increase the nutritive value
course provides the student with knowledge health care settings who have sufficient and acceptance of foods. Lecture 3 hours.
and understanding of the interrelatedness background knowledge to master the content Recommended Preparation: NUTR 125 and
of developmental, environmental, cultural, and the concepts. Note: This course is Pass/ Eligibility for ENGL 101.
socioeconomic and ethnic factors aff ecting No Pass only. Lecture 2 hours. Prerequisite: 118
psychosocial adaptation along the health- None. DIETARY HEALTH CARE
illness continuum. Laboratory experiences in 4.0 Units
mental health settings are included. Lecture NUTR 118 is a study of the functions of a
2 hours/Laboratory 4.5 hours. Prerequisite: health care facility’s dietary department and
NS 211 or NS 217, NS 218, and Career Ladder its policies, procedures, and the management
LVN-RN Nursing Program, or previous of its food service operations. Consideration
completion of equivalent coursework. Recom- is given to appropriate menus for various
mended Corequisite: Enrollment in NS 202 age groups and disease conditions, accom-
is highly recommended. Course Typically modation of therapeutic diet prescriptions
Off ered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU.
and special needs, standards of tray service,
patient satisfaction, regulatory agency
guidelines, and general organizational and
operational issues. Lecture 4 hours. Prereq-
uisite: CULIN 111 or CULIN 112 or equivalent
and NUTR 114 or equivalent. Recommended
Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL 101 Trans-
fer Credit: CSU.

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