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use nursing processes, research, problem-solving and critical thinking skills to facilitate culturally congruent care in acute care settings within the framework of safe patient-centered, evidence-based care. Learning experiences will be enhanced with clinical simulation and observation activities. Both NURS 94L and NURS 94 must be taken and passed concurrently within the same quarter (failure of either component requires both courses to be retaken).
community and supervised by the faculty liaison. The student will work on the day, N evening or night shift, depending on the schedule of the assigned preceptor. Settings assigned may include acute care, sub-acute/post-acute care, rehabilitation nursing, surgical centers, hospice care, or other community settings. Learning experiences
may be enhanced with clinical simulations and observation activities; in simulated lab experiences, the student will assist with running the simulation activity. Both NURS 96L and NURS 96 must be taken and passed concurrently within the same quarter (failure of either component requires both courses to be retaken).
NURS 201 Nursing Laboratory Skills for 1 Unit Fundamentals of Nursing/Sub-Acute
(Formerly NURS 151.)
Credit course - Does not apply to De Anza Associate degree.
Prerequisite: NURS 91AL and NURS 91BL (may be taken concurrently).
Three hours laboratory (36 hours total per quarter).
Pass-No Pass (P-NP) course.
This course provides the student with nursing skills practice in a campus laboratory setting.
NURS 95 Complex Health Challenges
4 Units
(Formerly NURS 85.)
Prerequisite: NURS 94, 94A, 94AL, and 94L.
Corequisite: NURS 95L.
Four hours lecture (48 hours total per quarter).
This course builds on prior learning experiences to develop knowledge and skills used in the management of nursing care of patients experiencing complex health challenges and rapid changes in health status. It also integrates the knowledge of pathophysiology, diagnostics, pharmacology, communication concepts, and therapeutic interventions in order to facilitate culturally congruent nursing care for patients with complex variations in health patterns. Students will become increasingly competent in the application of nursing processes, research, problem-solving and use of clinical judgment. Both NURS 95 and NURS 95L must be taken and passed concurrently within the same quarter (failure of either component requires both courses to be retaken).
NURS 95L Complex Health Challenges Clinical 4 1/2 Units
(Formerly NURS 85L.)
Prerequisite: NURS 94, 94A, 94AL, and 94L.
Corequisite: NURS 95.
Fourteen hours laboratory (168 hours total per quarter).
Pass-No Pass (P-NP) course.
The focus of this course is on the application of concepts learned in the theory class to the management of nursing care of critically ill clients experiencing complex health challenges and rapid changes in health status. Students will use nursing processes, research, problem-solving and critical thinking skills to facilitate culturally congruent care in acute care settings, within the framework of safe, patient-centered and evidence-based care. The learning experience will be enhanced with clinical simulation and observation activities. Both NURS 95L and NURS 95 must be taken and passed concurrently within the same quarter (failure of either component requires both courses to be retaken).
NURS 96 Leadership and Management in Nursing 2 Units
(Formerly NURS 86.)
Prerequisite: NURS 95 and NURS 95L.
Corequisite: NURS 96L.
Two hours lecture (24 hours total per quarter).
This course is designed to prepare a Registered Nursing student to function as a graduate nurse. It builds on prior learning experiences in the management of nursing care of patients, culminating in readiness to function as a newly graduated registered nurse. The course integrates the knowledge of pathophysiology, diagnostics, pharmacology, communication concepts, and therapeutic interventions in order to facilitate culturally congruent nursing care. Students will become competent in the application of nursing processes, research, problem-solving and use of clinical judgment within the framework of safe patient-centered, evidence-based care. The focus of this course includes the managerial/leadership role, interdisciplinary practice, legal challenges of clinical practice, and trends within the nursing profession. Both NURS 96 and NURS 96L must be taken and passed concurrently within the same quarter (failure of either component requires both courses to be retaken).
NURS 96A Nursing Concept Integration 2 Units
Prerequisite: NURS 95 and NURS 95L.
Two hours lecture (24 hours total per quarter).
Nursing Concept Integration is designed to provide a final educational experience and prepare the Registered Nursing student to demonstrate mastery of nursing knowledge, critical thinking, and preparedness to sit for the NCLEX-RN examination. The culmination of this course is the comprehensive computerized Exit exam. The focus of the course includes a review of important and essential concepts from the nursing program, identifying areas for in-depth study and individual focus, and refinement of test-taking strategies.
NURS 96L Leadership and Management in 4 1/2 Units Nursing Clinical
(Formerly NURS 86L.)
Prerequisite: NURS 95 and NURS 95L.
Corequisite: NURS 96.
Fourteen hours laboratory (168 hours total per quarter).
Pass-No Pass (P-NP) course.
This prelicensure preceptorship course is designed to prepare the student to function as a graduate nurse. Students will provide safe patient-centered, evidence-based nursing care for patients under the guidance of a registered nurse working in the
NURS 202
Nursing Laboratory Skills for
1 Unit
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All courses are for unit credit and apply to a De Anza associate degree unless otherwise noted.
NURS 203
Nursing Laboratory Skills for
1 Unit
Medical-Surgical Nursing
(Formerly NURS 152.)
Credit course - Does not apply to De Anza Associate degree.
Prerequisite: NURS 92L (may be taken concurrently).
Three hours laboratory (36 hours total per quarter).
Pass-No Pass (P-NP) course.
This course provides the student with nursing skills practice in a campus laboratory setting.
Pediatric and Reproductive Health Nursing
(Formerly NURS 153.)
Credit course - Does not apply to De Anza Associate degree.
Prerequisite: NURS 93L or NURS 93AL (may be taken concurrently).
Three hours laboratory (36 hours total per quarter).
Pass-No Pass (P-NP) course.
This course provides the student with nursing skills practice in a campus laboratory setting.
NURS 204
Nursing Laboratory Skills for
1/2 Unit
Nutrition NUTR 10
Contemporary Nutrition
4 Units
Gerontology Nursing
(Formerly NURS 154.)
Credit course - Does not apply to De Anza Associate degree.
Prerequisite: NURS 94L (may be taken concurrently).
One and one-half hours laboratory (18 hours total per quarter).
Pass-No Pass (P-NP) course.
This course provides the student with nursing skills practice in a campus laboratory setting.
(See general education pages for the requirements this course meets.)
Advisory: EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or (EWRT 1AS and EWRT 1AT) or ESL 5.
Four hours lecture (48 hours total per quarter).
This is an introduction to nutrition, including the relationship of nutrients to health and physical fitness; physiological, cultural, psychological, and economic influences on food choices; and evaluation of current nutritional issues and controversies.
NUTR 62 Nutrition and Athletic Performance 2 Units
Advisory: EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or (EWRT 1AS and EWRT 1AT) or ESL 5.
Two hours lecture (24 hours total per quarter).
Principles of sports nutrition. Diet and nutrition concepts applicable to strength training, endurance activities and weight control. Use of dietary supplements as popular ergogenic aids.
NUTR 62G Dieting (Sifting Fact from Fiction) 1 Unit
Advisory: NUTR 10 or NUTR 62.
One hour lecture (12 hours total per quarter).
An examination of the causes of obesity, an evaluation of popular weight control diets and an analysis of effective methods of weight loss.