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Nursing
The following are the nursing education options and career paths for students at De Anza College. For specific program requirements, see Career and Curriculum Certificates and Degrees located elsewhere in this catalog.
Registered Nursing Program
LVN Transition to RN Nursing Program
Applications for the licensure programs are available after successfully completing the following: Nursing 50 (not required for LVNs), the required prerequisites for the programs with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher, and admission through the selection process for entrance. The curriculum of these programs is designed to prepare individuals for beginning professional nursing practice and to define the legal scope of practice within the licensed nursing discipline. The programs promote success in the ability to practice nursing effectively within a professional team.
See www.deanza.edu/nursing for specific policies regarding application and admission. The majority of courses are scheduled in the daytime. Generally, the nursing programs are not scheduled during the summer session. Costs of uniforms, books, malpractice insurance and miscellaneous supplies are estimated at $6500 for the program. In addition, each student is responsible for his/her own transportation to the clinical agencies.
Registered Nursing Program
The associate degree Nursing Program is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. The RN graduate is eligible to take the California State Board Examination for licensing (NCLEX - RN). Students are admitted to this program during the fall, winter, and spring quarters. Generally, the RN Program is not scheduled in the summer session. The majority of courses are scheduled in the daytime. Once admitted, the program is six quarters in length (not including prerequisites).
LVN Transition to RN Nursing Program
The LVN Transition to RN graduate is eligible to take the California State Board Examination for licensing (NCLEX - RN). Students are admitted throughout the year as advanced placements. The majority of courses are scheduled in the daytime. Generally, the program is not scheduled in the summer session. Once admitted, the program is at least three quarters in length (not including prerequisites). Current California LVN license and IV certification are required.
Advanced Placement for Students with Prior Nursing Education
Students are admitted in advanced placement during the fall, winter, or spring quarter on a space available basis only. Placement depends on prior nursing education..
Both NURS 91AL and NURS 91A must be taken and passed concurrently within
the same quarter. Failure of either component requires both courses to be retaken. N
NURS 91B Fundamentals of Nursing/Sub-Acute 2 Units
Prerequisite: NURS 91A and NURS 91AL.
Corequisite: NURS 91BL.
Two hours lecture (24 hours total per quarter).
This course explores fundamental nursing concepts and common chronic health challenges affecting aging adults. Students will begin to integrate the findings of health assessment with their knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and fundamentals of nursing in order to develop knowledge and skills required for the management of nursing care of patients requiring rehabilitative and/or long- term nursing care. Both NURS 91B and NURS 91BL must be taken and passed concurrently within the same quarter. Failure of either component requires both courses to be retaken.
NURS 91BL Fundamentals of Nursing/Sub-Acute 2 Units Clinical
Prerequisite: NURS 91A and NURS 91AL.
Corequisite: NURS 91B.
Six and one-half hours laboratory (78 hours total per quarter).
The focus of this course is on the application of concepts learned in the theory class for the management of nursing care of clients requiring rehabilitative and/or long-term nursing care. Students will use the nursing process, research, problem- solving and clinical judgment skills to facilitate culturally congruent care for patients in the sub-acute clinical setting. The learning experience will be enhanced with clinical simulation and observation activities. Both NURS 91BL and NURS 91B must be taken and passed concurrently within the same quarter. Failure of either component requires both courses to be retaken.
NURS 91P Pharmacology I 1 1/2 Units
(Formerly NURS 81P.)
(Open to non-nursing students with instructor approval.)
Prerequisite: Admission into the De Anza College Nursing Program.
One and one-half hours lecture (18 hours total per quarter).
This is an introductory course that focuses on the basic pharmacological principles and application of pharmacologic principles to chronically ill adult patients. Concepts of pathophysiology will serve as a basis of building an understanding of pharmacokinetics. Legal and ethical issues and safety principles will be stressed as an integral part of nursing practice. The nurses’ scope of practice, critical thinking and problem solving in medication administration processes will be examined.
NURS 92 Medical-Surgical Nursing 4 Units
(Formerly NURS 82.)
Prerequisite: NURS 91B, 91BL, and 91P.
Corequisite: NURS 92L.
Four hours lecture (48 hours total per quarter).
This course builds on prior learning experiences to developing knowledge and skills used in management of nursing care of patients experiencing chronic and acute health care stressors. It integrates the knowledge of pathophysiology, diagnostics, pharmacology, communication concepts and therapeutic interventions in order to facilitate culturally congruent nursing care for patients with fluid and electrolyte imbalances, pre and post-surgical acute care needs, as well as a variety of other disease processes. Students will become increasingly competent in the application of nursing process, research, problem-solving and use of clinical judgment within the framework of safe patient-centered, evidence-based care. Both NURS 92 and NURS 92L must be taken and passed concurrently within the same quarter (failure of either component requires both courses to be retaken).
NURS 92L Medical-Surgical Nursing Clinical 4 1/2 Units
(Formerly NURS 82L.)
Prerequisite: NURS 91B, 91BL, and 91P.
Corequisite: NURS 92.
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 clients experiencing chronic and acute health stressors. Students will use nursing process, research, problem-solving and critical thinking skills to facilitate culturally congruent care in acute medical-surgical care settings within the framework of safe patient-centered, evidence-based care. The students’ learning experience will be enhanced with clinical simulations and observation activities. Both NURS 92L and NURS 92 must be taken and passed concurrently within the same quarter (failure of either component requires both courses to be retaken).
NURS 92P Pharmacology II 1 1/2 Units
(Formerly NURS 82P.)
Prerequisite: NURS 91P.
One and one-half hours lecture (18 hours total per quarter).
This course focuses on the application of pharmacological principles to chronic and/or medical-surgical adult patients. Concepts of pathophysiology will serve as a basis for building an understanding of pharmacokinetics. Legal and ethical issues and safety principles will be stressed as an integral part of nursing practice. The nurses’ scope of practice, critical thinking and problem-solving in the medication administration process will be examined.
Special Projects in Nursing
1/2 Unit 1 Unit 2 Units 3 Units
NURS 91A Health Assessment
2 Units
Prerequisite: Admission into the De Anza College Nursing Program.
Corequisite: NURS 91AL.
Two hours lecture (24 hours total per quarter).
This introductory course focuses on health assessment as an integral part of the nursing process. In addition, students will receive an introduction and additional orientation to the De Anza College Nursing Program. The emphasis is on developing knowledge and skills to conduct basic and comprehensive health assessments and learning to use assessment data to plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care. Both NURS 91A and NURS 91AL must be taken and passed concurrently within the same quarter. Failure of either component requires both courses to be retaken.
NURS 91AL Health Assessment Lab
2 1/2 Units
Prerequisite: Admission into the De Anza College Nursing Program.
Corequisite: NURS 91A.
Seven and one-half hours laboratory (90 hours total per quarter).
The focus of this course is the application of concepts learned in the theory class. Students will practice conducting health assessments, analyzing trends of data, and planning care based on common assessment findings. Therapeutic communication and interviewing skills will be developed thus increasing comfort in conversing with patients as well as improving the efficacy of data collection.
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All courses are for unit credit and apply to a De Anza associate degree unless otherwise noted.
NURS 50 Career Opportunities in Nursing
2 Units
Advisory: EWRT 200 and READ 200, or ESL 261, 262 and 263.
Two hours lecture (24 hours total per quarter).
Pass-No Pass (P-NP) course.
This course provides an introduction to professional nursing with emphasis on profession nursing practice and education, and is required for entry into the De Anza College Registered Nursing Program. It is not required for LVN to RN Transition Program or refresher programs for registered nurses.
NURS 77
NURS 77X
NURS 77Y
NURS 77Z
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and division dean. Open to students registered in the Nursing program at De Anza College.
Three hours laboratory for each unit of credit (36 hours total for each unit of credit per quarter).
Pass-No Pass (P-NP) course.
Individual special theory projects in nursing as determined in consultation with the director.