NURS-104 Units: 2
This course is a study of the interaction between drugs and living systems. The major pharmacological classifications will be presented and integrated with the concepts of physical and psychological safety, comfort, communication, teaching, health promotion and restorative/rehabilitative measures. Nursing responsibilities relative to the administration of specific medications will be emphasized. The following concepts will be included: a. pharmacological principles; b. safety; c. nursing role, interventions and implications related to pharmacological therapy; d. nutrition.
Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Grading: L
Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: 2 Prerequisite: NURS 112 with C or better or entrance as an advanced-standing LVN second year nursing student.
CAN: None
- Pharmacology in Nursing
IGETC: None CSU GE: None District GE: None
Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS Repeatable: No
NURS-111 Units: 6.5
This course studies the health needs of individuals of varied psycho-social and cultural backgrounds. Nursing skills are developed to adapt nutrition, hygiene, comfort, safety, and pharmacology for each client. This course is designed to apply the nursing process to the health needs of the adult and family, utilizing basic nursing skills to meet physical, social and emotional needs. The developmental approach is used as the framework for understanding human behavior. This course includes clinical and observational experiences in acute care and community health care facilities.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 10.5 Grading: L
Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: 2 Prerequisite: (Micro 070) plus either (A&P 003 or (Physo 060 and Anat 001)). Placement based on assessment testing or course completion is also needed for (Math 011A, or Math 011R or Math 011S) plus (English 102 and English 104), and the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS). All prerequisite courses must be passed with a C or better.
CAN: None
- Fundamentals of Nursing
IGETC: None CSU GE: None District GE: None
Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS Repeatable: No
NURS-112 Units: 6.5
Half of the semester focuses on the maternity cycle as a normal process. Principles of biological and social sciences are used in applying techniques of nursing care during the maternity cycle. Half of the semester focuses on children and their response to illness and deviations from normal health. Clinical laboratory takes place in the maternity and pediatric units.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 10.5 Grading: L Credit by Exam: Yes
Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: 2 Prerequisite: (NURS-111 or NURS-X111) and PSYCH-092 and (PSYCH-001 or PSYCH-010); all with C or better
CAN: None
- Family Nursing
IGETC: None CSU GE: None District GE: None
Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS Repeatable: No
NURS-113 Units: 4
This course includes the principles of mental health and the social, economic, cultural, and physiological factors which predispose a person to emotional illness. Emphasis is placed on the nurses' self-awareness and their utilization of self in preventive, curative, and rehabilitative care of clients hospitalized for psychiatric care and/or are experiencing emotional stress. Principles of therapeutic communication are practiced with clients in individual and group interactions. Clinical laboratory experiences include acute, chronic and community care facilities. Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 6 Grading: L
Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None Prerequisite: NURS 112 with C or better or LVN in Advanced Standing. Recommended: NURS 102 or concurrent enrollment in NURS 102 CAN: None
- Mental Health Nursing
IGETC: None CSU GE: None District GE: None
Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS Repeatable: No
NURS-114 Units: 7
This course includes the study of medical, surgical, and other illnesses common to late adolescent and adult life. Therapeutic measures rendered, the nurses' role, and development of skills in preventive, curative, supportive and rehabilitative services are included. Clinical laboratory experience takes place in acute care hospital settings.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 12 Grading: L
Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None Prerequisite: NURS 113 with C or better
Recommended: NURS 102 or concurrent enrollment in NURS 102. CAN: None
- Adult Care I
IGETC: None CSU GE: None District GE: None
Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS Repeatable: No
NURS-115 Units: 8.5
This course includes the study of medical, surgical, and other illnesses common to middle age and later years, and therapeutic measures rendered including nutritional and pharmacological therapies; the nurse's role and development of skill in preventive, curative, and rehabilitative services. Content includes maintenance and/or restoration of physiological and emotional functioning; extension to include nursing care of clients with complex and multiple health problems, including those problems of aging. Concepts regarding Nursing Management Skills in Nursing 116 are implemented in the clinical laboratory part of this course.
Lecture Hours: 4 Lab Hours: 13.5 Grading: L
Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: 2 Prerequisite: NURS 114 and NURS 104, both with C or better
CAN: None
- Adult Care II
IGETC: None CSU GE: None District GE: None
Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS Repeatable: No
NURS-116 Units: 1
Current nursing and health care issues and trends are presented. Content related to management of care – providing integrated, cost effective care to clients by coordinating, supervising and/or collaborating with members of the multi- disciplinary health care team and effective care environment will be included. The differing roles of the RN, including licensure, continuation of licensure, and nursing professional organizations, are addressed. Legal and ethical aspects of nursing practice are explored.
Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 0 Grading: L
Advisory Level: Read: 2 Write: 2 Math: None Prerequisite: NURS 114 and NURS 104; both with C or better
CAN: None
- Professional Issues in Nursing
IGETC: None CSU GE: None District GE: None
Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS Repeatable: No
NURS-117 Units: 2
During this course each student is assigned to work with one Registered Nurse in one of the following settings: medical, surgical, orthopedics, pediatrics, post- partum, labor and delivery, telemetry, step-down ICU and rehabilitation. Students with previous experience and/or demonstrated management skills may be assigned to a critical care area. Students will be expected to assume 3/4 of the complete assignment of the Preceptor by the end of the course. The student will work with the RN for 8-hour shifts on days, weekends, or evenings for a total of 13 shifts (104 hours).
Lecture Hours: None Lab Hours: 6 Grading: L
Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: 2 Prerequisite: NURS 115 and NURS 116 and NURS 104; all with C or better CAN: None
- Nursing Preceptorship
IGETC: None CSU GE: None District GE: None
Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS Repeatable: No
EVC Course Catalog
Nursing
NURS-118 Units: 5
This course is designed for students who have graduated from an Associate Degree, Baccalaureate Degree, or equivalent Nursing Program and have an Registered Nurse (RN) license or an interim permit from the California Board of Registered Nursing. During this course the student will be assigned to work with a Registered Nurse. Students will be expected to assume the complete assignment of the preceptor by the end of the course. Upon agreement of faculty and the RN Preceptor, the 256 lab hours may be extended over a period of 12 weeks to accommodate working schedules. This course is useful for those wanting to specialize or re-enter the nursing field.
Lecture Hours: None Lab Hours: 15 Grading: K
Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: 2 Prerequisite: Graduate from an Associate Degree, Baccalaureate Degree, or equivalent Nursing Program and have a Registered Nurse (RN) license or an interim permit from the California Board of Registered Nursing.
CAN: None
- Graduate Nurse Preceptorship
IGETC: None CSU GE: None District GE: None
Transfer Status: None Degree Applicable: AS Repeatable: No
NURS-119 Units: 2
This course will explore pathophysiology in relation to the physiologic concept threads of physical and psychological safety, comfort, communication, teaching, health promotion, and restorative/rehabilitative measures. Human systems covered include cardiac, cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, hematological, gastrointestinal, endocrine, neurological and immunity and inflammation. Causes of pathology, sequelae and ultimate outcomes to homeostasis will be examined. Application of physiologic concept threads to disease processes, lab and pharmacological implications and subsequent nursing measures will be analyzed.
Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 0 Grading: K
Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None Prerequisite: ANAT 001 and PHYS 003 or PHYS 060; all with C or better CAN: None
- Nursing Pathophysiology
IGETC: None CSU GE: None District GE: None
Transfer Status: None Degree Applicable: AS Repeatable: No
NURS-131A Units: 2
This course is recommended to be taken during the first semester of the nursing program. The course correlates with the content of Fundamentals of Nursing (N111). This course provides access to the Nursing Program Resource Center which includes the Nursing Skills Lab and Nursing/Biology computer center. Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 6 Grading: K
Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: 2 Prerequisite: Students must be enrolled in the EVC Nursing Program. CAN: None
- Nursing Resource Center, Lab 1
IGETC: None CSU GE: None District GE: None
Transfer Status: None Degree Applicable: NAA Repeatable: No
NURS-131B Units: 1
This course is designed to be taken concurrently with NURS 112 during the first semester of the nursing program. The course correlates with the content of Family Nursing.This course provides access to the Nursing Program Resource Center which includes the Nursing Skills Lab and Nursing/Biology Computer Center. Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Grading: L
Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: 2 Prerequisite: NURS 111 with C or better
CAN: None
- Nursing Resource Center, Lab 2
IGETC: None CSU GE: None District GE: None
Transfer Status: None Degree Applicable: NAA Repeatable: No
NURS-132 Units: 0.5 - 2
This course is designed to be taken concurrently with the second year nursing courses, namely Mental Health Nursing N113 and Adult Care I and II N114 & N115. The course correlates with the content in these classes. Course repeatable to a maximum of 4 units.
Lecture Hours: None Lab Hours: 1.5 - 6 Grading: K
Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None Prerequisite: NURS 116A with C or better
CAN: None
- Study Projects
IGETC: None CSU GE: None District GE: None
Transfer Status: None Degree Applicable: NAA Repeatable: 7
NURS-132A Units: 2
This course is recommended to be taken during the third semester of the nursing program. The course correlates with the content of Mental Health Nursing and Adult Care I (NURS 113 and NURS 114). This course provides access to the Nursing Program Resource Center which includes the Nursing Skills Lab and Nursing/Biology Computer Center.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 6 Grading: K
Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: 2 Prerequisite: NURS 112 with C or better
CAN: None
- Nursing Resource Center, Lab 3
IGETC: None CSU GE: None District GE: None
Transfer Status: None Degree Applicable: NAA Repeatable: No
NURS-132B Units: 1
This course is recommended to be taken during the fourth semester of the nursing program. The course correlates with the content of Adult Care II (NURS 115). This course provides access to the Nursing Program Resource Center which includes the Nursing Skills Lab and Nursing/Biology computer center.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Grading: K
Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: 2 Prerequisite: NURS 114 with C or better
CAN: None
- Nursing Resource Center, Lab 4
IGETC: None CSU GE: None District GE: None
Transfer Status: None Degree Applicable: NAA Repeatable: No
NURS-136 Units: 1 - 4
Occupational Work Experience is designed for students who work or volunteer in a field related to their vocational major. Students are required to provide evidence that they are enrolled in a vocational program (e.g., educational plan or coursework in a vocational subject area). The Parallel Plan is designed for students who wish to take classes and work during the same semester. A maximum of 4 units of Occupational Work Experience credit may be earned during any one semester, to a maximum of 16 units total. Students must be enrolled in at least 7 units including Work Experience units. Enrollment in an accredited secondary program Internship/job placement is not guaranteed.
Lecture Hours: None Lab Hours: 3 - 12 Grading: O
Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None CAN: None
Corequisite: 1. Be enrolled during the regular semester in a minimum of 7 units at any accredited college, including Work Experience units or, during a summer session; 2. Be enrolled in at least one other class in addition to Work Experience; and 3. Be employed or a volunteer at an approved work-site for the minimum number of hours per unit as stipulated for paid and unpaid status. Each unit requires 75 paid or 60 unpaid hours of work.
- Nursing Occupational Work Experience-Parallel Plan
IGETC: None CSU GE: None District GE: None
Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS Repeatable: 15
EVC Course Catalog
Nursing
NURS-138 Units: 1 - 8
Students will apply previously learned nursing theory and clinical skills in an in- patient acute care or community based setting under the direct supervision of an RN mentor/preceptor employed by that facility. The nursing instructor and practice site mentors meet at regular intervals to discuss student progress and jointly share in the evaluation of the student. This course is only for students who are already enrolled and have completed N111 and N112 in Evergreen Valley College's Nursing Program. This work experience course follows BRN guidelines. Students may receive hourly pay by the facility and receive up to 8 units with a ratio of 75 hours per unit of paid or 60 hours per unit of unpaid work.
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 - 24 Grading: K
Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: 2 Prerequisite: Completion of N112 with C or better and enrollment in the EVC Nursing program. Students must have completed the Comprehensive Skills Checklist in order to be eligible to take this course.
CAN: None
Corequisite: 1) Need not be enrolled in any other course during the semester besides Work Experience;2) During a summer session, may be enrolled in at least one other course in addition to Work Experience; and 3) Must be employed or a volunteer at an approved work-site for the minimum number of hours per unit as stipulated for paid and unpaid status. Each unit requires 75 paid and 60 unpaid hours of work.
- Nursing Occupational Work Experience--Alternate Plan
IGETC: None CSU GE: None District GE: None
Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS Repeatable: 7
NURS-170 Units: 2
This course is designed for students who have been accepted into Evergreen Valley College's Nursing Program. The course will discuss strategies to enable the learner to be successful in the nursing program. These basic strategies will include study skills, critical thinking skills, and goal setting techniques for the entry- level nursing students.
Lecture Hours: None Lab Hours: None Grading: K
Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: 2 Prerequisite: Acceptance in the EVC Nursing Program
CAN: None
- Strategies for Nursing Student Success: Entry Level
IGETC: None CSU GE: None District GE: None
Transfer Status: None Degree Applicable: AS Repeatable: No
NURS-175 Units: 2
This course is designed either for students who have completed the requirements for the first year of the Evergreen Valley College’s Nursing Program or for LVNs who have been admitted for advanced placement. The course will discuss strategies to enable the learner to be successful in the nursing program. These basic strategies will include identifying the basic foundation skills, critical thinking skills, and clinical strategies for the nursing student entering the second year of the program.
Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: None Grading: K
Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: 2 Prerequisite: NURS 112 with C or better and enrollment in the EVC Nursing Program.
CAN: None
- Strategies for Nursing Student Success: Advanced Level
IGETC: None CSU GE: None District GE: None
Transfer Status: None Degree Applicable: AS Repeatable: No
NURS-X111 Units: 3
This course studies the health needs of individuals of varied psycho-social and cultural backgrounds. Nursing skills are developed to adapt nutrition, hygiene, comfort, safety, and pharmacology for each client. This course is designed to apply the nursing process to the health needs of the adult and family, utilizing basic nursing skills to meet physical, social and emotional needs. The developmental approach is used as the framework for understanding human behavior. This course is especially designed for LVNs and transfer students, who have completed Fundamentals but wish to refresh their knowledge.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: None Grading: L Credit by Exam: Yes
Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None Prerequisite: [MATH 11A or MATH 012 or MATH 011R or MATH 011S] and MICRO 070 and [A&P 003 or (PHYSO 060 and ANAT-001)] and (ENGL 102 and ENGL 104); all with C or better
CAN: None
- Fundamentals of Nursing
IGETC: None CSU GE: None District GE: None
Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS Repeatable: No
NURS-X112 Units: 3
Half of the semester focuses on the maternity cycle as a normal process. Principles of biological and social sciences are used in applying techniques of nursing care during the maternity cycle. Half of the semester focuses on children and their response to illness and deviations from normal health. This is a theory- only course.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: None Grading: L
Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: 2 Prerequisite: (NURS-111 or NURS-X111) and PSYCH-092 and (PSYCH-001 or PSYCH-010); all with C or better
CAN: None
- Family Nursing
IGETC: None CSU GE: None District GE: None
Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS Repeatable: No
NURS-X113 Units: 2
This course includes the principles of mental health and the social, economic, cultural, and physiological factors that predispose individuals to emotional illness. Emphasis is placed on nurses' self-awareness and their utilization of self in preventive, curative, and rehabilitative care of clients under psychiatric care and/or who are experiencing emotional stress. Principles of therapeutic communication are emphasized. This course is a theory-only course.
Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: None Grading: L
Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None Prerequisite: NURS 112 with C or better or LVN in Advanced Standing. Recommended: NURS 102 or concurrent enrollment in NURS 102. CAN: None
- Mental Health Nursing
IGETC: None CSU GE: None District GE: None
Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS Repeatable: No
NURS-X114 Units: 3
This course includes the study of medical, surgical, and other illness common to late adolescent and adult life. Therapeutic measures rendered, the nurse's role, and development of skills in preventive, supportive and rehabilitative services are included. This is a theory-only course.
Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: None Grading: K
Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: 2 Prerequisite: NURS 113 with C or better
Recommended: NURS 102 or concurrent enrollment in NURS 102. CAN: None
- Adult Care I
IGETC: None CSU GE: None District GE: None
Transfer Status: CSU Degree Applicable: AA/AS Repeatable: No
EVC Course Catalog
Nursing
NURS-X117 Units: 1.5
Each student is assigned to work with one Registered Nurse in one of the following settings: medical, surgical, orthopedics, pediatrics, post-partum, labor and delivery, telemetry, step-down ICU and rehabilitation. Students with previous experience and/or demonstrated management skills may be assigned to a critical care area. Students will be expected to assume 3/4 of the complete assignment of the Preceptor by the end of the course. The student will work with the RN for 8-hour shifts on days, weekends, or evenings for a total of 10 shifts (78 hours). This