308 Chabot College 2024-2026 CREDIT COURSE LISTING, NURS Complete an Advanced Standing Application to Take the Following Courses NURS 70 LVN-RN Transition 1.5 While in NURS 70 the student will take Kaplan computer exams to prove competency in these areas (Pediatrics, Maternity, Pharmacology, MS and Fundamentals). Score threshold (cut score) is identified by Kaplan statistics. If score less than threshold after 2 attempts student may take the theory courses NURS81, NURS82 or NURS64. If student fails the Fundamentals exam they student may not continue in this pathway. NURS 70L Clinical Skills Practice and Assessment Lab 0.5 NURS 84 Prescriptive Clinical Nursing Skills Practice 0.5 Take the ATI TEAS exam and pass with a score of 62% or higher on first attempt. If score is less than 62% see the Nursing Director for a Remediation Plan. Nursing Courses If accepted into the Nursing Program on a space available basis NURS 53 Mental Health Nursing 4.5 NURS 88 Pathophysiology 3 NURS 60B Adult Health II 6 NURS 60C Adult Health III (3.50) Total 34.5 NURSING (NURS) COURSES 10 How to be Successful in a Nursing Program 0.5 Unit Introduces students to the rigors and curriculum in the Associate Degree in Nursing. Prepares students to be successful by learning critical thinking, nursing theory, math for medications, and the nursing process. Open to all students interesting in pursuing a degree in nursing. Lecture: 9 hours 51 Maternity Nursing 4.5 Units Nursing care of the childbearing family. The focus is on the physiological and psychological needs of families as they are affected by pregnancy, labor and birth, postpartum, and newborn stages. Theory and clinical practice include integration of assessment skills, women’s health, nutrition, pain management, ethical issues, implicit bias and teaching strategies unique to childbearing families. Quality, Safety, Education in Nursing (QSEN) concepts are incorporated. Total weeks - 9. Lecture: 45 hours Laboratory: 18 hours Clinical: 108 hours Prerequisite: NURS 55 52 Pediatric Nursing 4.5 Units Emphasis placed on the use of the nursing process in promoting adaptive processes necessary for coping with the health issues of infants, children and adolescents. Theory and clinical practice includes integration of assessment skills, growth and development, family abuse issues, nutrition, pharmacological concepts, ethical issues, and teaching strategies unique to child-rearing families. Clinical focuses on care of clients in community and acute care settings. Concepts related to the California Nursing Practice Act, and Quality, and Safety Education in Nursing (QSEN) will be incorporated. Total weeks-9. Lecture: 45 hours Laboratory: 18 hours Clinical: 108 hours Prerequisite: NURS 55 53 Mental Health Nursing 4.5 Units Emphasis on the use of the nursing process in the care of clients of all ages experiencing selected conditions requiring treatment in psychiatric care settings. Theory and clinical practice includes integration of assessment skills, nutrition, pharmacological and crisis intervention concepts, legal-ethical issues, and anger management. Concepts related to the California Nursing Practice Act, and Quality, and Safety Education in Nursing (QSEN) will be incorporated. Total - 9 weeks. Lecture: 45 hours Laboratory: 18 hours Clinical: 108 hours Prerequisite: NURS 70 or NURS 55 54 Clinical Topics 0.5 Unit Study of selected clinical topics and associated nursing processes related to nursing practice. Lecture: 9 hours Prerequisite: NURS 70 and possession of a valid California LVN license or NURS 55. 55 Fundamentals of Nursing Practice 8.5 Units Introduction to fundamental concepts and practices in nursing care across the life span. Application of the nursing process to the care of adult and geriatric clients with acute and chronic disorders and fundamental nursing skills. Theoretical content provides an overview of the care of clients with diverse cultural backgrounds and spiritual needs as well as principles of therapeutic communication. Concepts related to the California Nursing Practice Act, as well and principles of safe clinical practice. Lecture: 81 hours Laboratory: 36 hours Clinical: 189 hours Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Nursing Program. 60A Adult Health I 4.5 Units Emphasis on the use of the nursing process in the care of adults experiencing selected conditions requiring treatment in medical- surgical care settings. Theory and clinical practice includes integration of assessment skills, nutrition, medication administration and legal-ethical issues. Concepts related to the California Nursing Practice Act, and Quality, and Safety Education in Nursing (QSEN) will be incorporated. Total - 9 weeks Lecture: 45 hours Laboratory: 18 hours Clinical: 108 hours Prerequisite: NURS 55
