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NURSING SCIENCE 203

201 204 208
NURSING SEMINAR I NURSING SEMINAR IV PHARMACOLOGY FOR NURSING
1.0 Unit 1.0 Unit 2.5 Units
NS 201 provides additional practice and NS 204 provides an enrichment opportunity NS 208 introduces the nursing student to the
reinforcement for basic nursing skills for all for all level four nursing students to further basic knowledge of pharmacology required
level one nursing students. It is designed to explore the application of medical-surgical to administer medications. The nursing
promote the application of medical-surgical, nursing and leadership classroom content process and unmet human needs provide a
fundamentals, and pharmacologic class- to the contemporary clinical situation. The framework for the study of selected classes of
room content to the clinical situation. The class provides an arena for the student to medications. The role of the nurse in promot-
course includes discussion, demonstration, practice career-planning and employment- ing safe and eff ective pharmacologic therapy
computer simulation, guided practice, and seeking strategies as well as cardiac arrhyth- is stressed. The importance of collaborative
audiovisual presentations. Note: This course mia detection/identification, respiratory health team communication and patient
is Pass/No Pass only. Laboratory 3 hours. complications, and advanced intravenous education is incorporated throughout the
Prerequisite: NS 200 and 205 or previous skills. This course includes discussion, course. Emphasis is placed on teaching the
completion of equivalent coursework. Course demonstration, use of computer software, patient/family and promoting compliance in
Typically Off ered: Fall/Spring. Transfer guided practice, audiovisual presentations, medication management. Legal and ethical
Credit: CSU. as well as high fi delity simulation. Note: An issues related to medication administration
optional but highly recommended class in are integrated throughout. Lecture 2.5 hours.
202 the Registered Nursing curriculum. Note: Prerequisite: NS 205 or previous completion
NURSING SEMINAR II This course is Pass/No Pass only. Lecture of equivalent coursework. Transfer Credit:
1.5 Units
0.5 hour/Laboratory 1.5 hours. Prerequisite: CSU.
NS 202 provides an enrichment opportunity NS 213 or previous completion of equivalent
for all level two nursing students to further coursework. Corequisite: NS 214 Course 210
explore the application of medical-surgical, Typically Off ered: Fall/Spring. Transfer FUNDAMENTALS OF NURSING
psychiatric, and pharmacologic classroom Credit: CSU. 3.5 Units
content to the clinical situation based on NS 210 introduces the core concepts, prin-
Quality and Safety Education for Nurses 205 ciples, and clinical skills common to all areas
(QSEN). The course includes discussion, ESSENTIALS OF MEDICATION and levels of nursing practice. It presents the
demonstration, computer simulation, ADMINISTRATION delivery of nursing care based on a Hier-
guided practice, and audiovisual presenta- 0.5 Units archy of Human Needs (a unifying theme
tions. Note: This is an optional but highly NS 205 is an introductory course which pres- for conceptual framework in the Nursing
recommended class in the Registered Nurs- ents the basic knowledge required for safe Program) which impact health, quality of
ing curriculum. Note: This course is Pass/ medication administration. This course is the life, and achievement of potential. The entry-
No Pass only. Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory foundation for the subsequent pharmacology level student is introduced to the components
1.5 hours. Prerequisite: NS 211, or previ- coursework and emphasizes the ability of the and use of the nursing process in promoting
ous completion of equivalent coursework. student to calculate correct drug dosages. The patient-centered care. This course provides
Recommended Corequisite: NS 212 and role of the nurse in pharmacologic therapy the basic platform of nursing knowledge,
222 or previous completion of equivalent is presented, stressing individual account- skills, and caring attitudes upon which
coursework. Course Typically Off ered: Fall/ ability in the safe administration of medica- subsequent nursing courses build. Clinical
Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU. tion. The way drugs work, their absorption, experiences in the ambulatory, acute and/
routes of administration, and rationale for or long-term health care settings, as well
203 use are thoroughly studied. Federal and state as simulated experiences in the Nursing
NURSING SEMINAR III regulations that pertain to the administration Resource Laboratory are included. Lecture
1.5 Units
of medications and regulation of controlled 1.5 hours/Laboratory 6 hours. Prerequisite:
NS 203 provides an enrichment opportunity substances are examined. Lecture 0.5 hour. NS 200 and NS 205 or previous completion
for all level three nursing students to further Prerequisite: Selection for enrollment in the of equivalent coursework. Corequisite:
explore the application of medical-surgical Registered Nursing Program. Recommended Enrollment in NS 201 and NS 208 or previous
and maternal-child health classroom content Preparation: LIB 191. Course Typically completion of equivalent coursework Course
to the clinical situation. Lifespan scenarios Off ered: Winter/Summer. Transfer Credit: Typically Off ered: Fall/Spring. Transfer
are given application emphasis. This CSU. Credit: CSU.
course includes discussion, demonstration,
computer simulation, guided practice, and
audiovisual presentations. Note: This is an
optional but strongly recommended class in
the Registered Nursing curriculum. Note:
This course is Pass/No Pass only. Lecture
1 hour/Laboratory 1.5 hours. Prerequisite:
NS 212 (Generic Nursing Program) or NS 217
(Career Ladder LVN-RN Nursing Program)
or previous completion of equivalent course-
work. Recommended Corequisite: NS 213
and NS 223 or equivalent. Course Typically
Off ered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU.

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