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All courses are for unit credit and apply to a De Anza associate degree unless otherwise noted.
NURS 93 Reproductive Health Nursing
2 Units
research, problem-solving and the use of clinical judgment within the framework of safe patient-centered, evidence-based care. Both NURS 94 and NURS 94L must be taken and passed concurrently within the same quarter (failure of either component requires both courses to be retaken).
NURS 94A Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing 2 Units
(Formerly NURS 85A.)
Prerequisite: NURS 93, 93A, 93AL, 93L, and 93PL.
Corequisite: NURS 94AL.
Two hours lecture (24 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 psychiatric and mental health challenges. The course 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 psychiatric health patterns. Students will become increasingly competent in the application of nursing processes, research, problem-solving and the use of clinical judgment within the framework of safe, patient-centered, evidence-based care. Both NURS 94A and NURS 94AL must be taken and passed concurrently within the same quarter (failure of either component requires both courses to be retaken).
NURS 94AL Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing 2 Units Clinical
(Formerly NURS 85AL.)
Prerequisite: NURS 93, 93A, 93AL, 93L, and 93PL.
Corequisite: NURS 94A.
Six and one-half hours laboratory (78 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 psychiatric and mental health challenges. 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, evidence-based care. Learning experiences will be enhanced with observation activities. Both NURS 94AL and NURS 94A must be taken and passed concurrently within the same quarter (failure of either component requires both courses to be retaken).
NURS 94L Gerontology Nursing Clinical 2 Units
(Formerly NURS 84L.)
Prerequisite: NURS 93, 93A, 93AL, 93L, and 93PL.
Corequisite: NURS 94.
Six and one-half hours laboratory (78 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 for the management of nursing care of older adult patients experiencing complex health challenges and chronic 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, 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).
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).
N (Formerly NURS 83.)
Prerequisite: NURS 92, 92L and 92P.
Corequisite: NURS 93L.
Two hours lecture (24 hours total per quarter).
This course builds upon prior learning experiences to develop knowledge and skills used in management of nursing care of patients during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, as well as general management of reproductive health. The course integrates the knowledge of pathophysiology, diagnostics, pharmacology, communication concepts, and therapeutic interventions in order to facilitate culturally congruent nursing care for patients seeking reproductive health services. 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 93 and NURS 93L must be taken and passed concurrently within the same quarter (failure of either component requires both courses to be retaken).
NURS 93A Pediatric Nursing 2 Units
(Formerly NURS 83A.)
Prerequisite: NURS 92, 92L, and 92P.
Corequisite: NURS 93AL.
Two hours lecture (24 hours total per quarter).
This course focuses on an introduction to the nursing care of children. The framework of patient-centered care will be used as a basis to study the health/ illness continuum as it applies to children and their families. The nursing process will be integrated throughout the course as a primary tool for delivering nursing care to children. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills will be employed through group exercises and independent study with consideration for the registered nurse’s specific scope of practice. Both NURS 93A and NURS 93AL must be taken and passed concurrently within the same quarter (failure of either component requires both courses to be retaken).
NURS 93AL Pediatric Nursing Clinical
2 Units
(Formerly NURS 83AL.)
Prerequisite: NURS 92, 92L, and 92P.
Corequisite: NURS 93A.
Six and one-half hours laboratory (78 hours total per quarter).
Pass-No Pass (P-NP) course.
This course focuses on the application of concepts learned in the theory class, to the management of nursing care of children and their families. 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/ family-centered, evidence-based care. Learning experiences will be enhanced with clinical simulation and observation activities. Both NURS 93AL and NURS 93A must be taken and passed concurrently within the same quarter (failure of either component requires both courses to be retaken).
NURS 93L Reproductive Health Nursing Clinical
2 Units
(Formerly NURS 83L.)
Prerequisite: NURS 92, 92L, and 92P.
Corequisite: NURS 93.
Six and one-half hours laboratory (78 hours total per quarter).
Pass-No Pass (P-NP) course.
This course focuses on the application of concepts learned in the theory class to the management of nursing care of clients seeking reproductive health services. Students will use nursing processes, research, problem-solving and critical thinking skills to facilitate culturally congruent care in reproductive care settings within the framework of safe patient-centered, evidence-based care. The learning experience will be enhanced with clinical simulations and observation activities. Both NURS 93L and NURS 93 must be taken and passed concurrently within the same quarter (failure of either component requires both courses to be retaken).
NURS 93PL Pharmacology III Laboratory
1/2 Unit
(Formerly NURS 83PL.)
Prerequisite: NURS 92P.
One and one-half hours laboratory (18 hours total per quarter).
Pass-No Pass (P-NP) course.
This laboratory course focuses on the skill mastery of intravenous methodologies for the administration of medications. Advanced vascular access, blood administration, and parenteral administration will be examined in relation to legal, ethical and safety issues in nursing practice. The nurses’ scope of practice, critical thinking and problem solving will be examined.
NURS 94 Gerontology Nursing
2 Units
(Formerly NURS 84.)
Prerequisite: NURS 93, 93A, 93AL, 93L, and 93PL.
Corequisite: NURS 94L.
Two hours lecture (24 hours total per quarter).
This course builds on prior learning experiences to develop knowledge and skills used in the management of nursing care of older adult patients experiencing complex health challenges and chronic changes in health status. The course integrates the knowledge of pathophysiology, diagnostics, pharmacology, communication concepts and therapeutic interventions in order to facilitate culturally congruent nursing care for patients with acute and chronic variations in health patterns. Students will become increasingly competent in the application of nursing process,
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