All applicants must complete and sign the application for admission, and have attached to the application official transcripts from high school (or GED scores) and colleges, approved petitions, and test score reports, to validate completion of the criteria. Deadline for consideration for August enrollment is March 1, and for January enrollment is October 1. Applications will be accepted for Fall 2000 beginning January 4, 2000 (to March 1). 

Students are encouraged to seek ongoing guidance from counseling and to check with the Nursing Division. To improve reading and math skills, seek assistance from the Learning Assistance Center. Tests may be repeated once competence is improved.

Group counseling to give additional information or obtain clarification of requirements is offered once a month in the nursing building; call the Counseling (522-8261) or Nursing Division (522-8341) for dates and times. Attendance is encouraged.

 301 A, B, C, Success Strategies for Nursing (3) CSU  Lecture/Lab 3.5 hours per week
 This course is designed to assist the beginning and continuing nursing student to prepare for and to review nursing concepts and the roles and responsibilities of the registered nurse. Content includes review of basic mathematics skills, test taking skills, study skills, critical thinking, and  effective communication. The course consists of three 1 unit consecutive modules. Each module may be taken separately for one unit of credit. The modules are as follow:  Nursing 301A - Orientation to Nursing (1)
 Nursing 301B - Critical Thinking and Nursing Study Skills (1)
 Nursing 301C - Successful Test Taking and the Nursing Process 

 302 Mathematics of Drugs and Solutions (3) CSU  Lecture/discussion 3 hours per week
 After a review of relevant basic arithmetic, the student will use concepts of higher mathematics to gain knowledge of measurement systems, including apothecary and metric, and techniques, including solving for an unknown, for computing medication dosages, I.V. flow rates, and weight related dosages for children and adults. 

 337 Operating Room Nursing (1) CSU  Prerequisite: Completion of first semester of Nursing Program with grade "C" or better and eligible for 2nd semester, or admitted to the program advanced placement and completed one semester of clinical course work with a grade of "C" or better and completed Microbiology 1 or 20 with grade of "C" or better. Repeat: Eligible for 3rd semester or higher of nursing program. Laboratory 54 hours, e.g. per week for 3 weeks.
 This elective course introduces the student to the operating room and the surgical sterile technique required in the O.R. arena. The student will perform as first and second scrub nurse and circulating nurse. Assessment of the effect of anesthesia on the client and required nursing care of the client emerging from anesthesia is included. Repeats permit more advanced skills and responsibilities. 

 Pharmacology (3)  Lecture/Discussion 3 hours per week.
 This course provides an understanding of basic pharmacology and the standards, policies, and regulations involved in medication and administration. A brief review of the math concepts involved in the calculations of dosages is included. The course focus is on drug classifications, pharmacodynamics, chemical interactions, toxicology, and the use of the nursing process in medication and administration. 
 

A grade "C" or better is required in all nursing and all general education courses that comprise the California Board of Registered Nursing approved nursing curriculum, including communications, behavioral science, biological science, social science, humanities, and physical education courses.

The college policy will be followed regarding course repetition following receipt of an unsatisfactory grade. A student may enroll in a course a maximum of three times. Enrollment is defined as attending at least one class meeting.

When a student withdraws from the program, readmission is not automatic. A student who has received a less than "C" or less than satisfactory grade, in three or more nursing classes with less than passing status at the time of withdrawal, is ineligible to apply for readmission or transfer into the nursing program.

Nursing 311 through 347 constitute a modularized curriculum in registered nursing courses. Completion of the nursing courses at each level with a "C" or better is prerequisite to the next level of nursing courses.

As with any college-level courses, students should expect that several hours may be needed to prepare in advance for any class or clinical nursing assignment. It will be necessary throughout the program that preparation be accomplished in a local hospital in advance and/or in addition to the scheduled class and clinical hours. In addition to final exams, students are required to complete National League for Nursing exams at specific times during the program.

Since most nursing program classes are "short-term" classes, unexcused absences or tardies are not acceptable. Students are expected to attend all class and clinical sessions. Whether the student can meet behavioral objectives for the course will be considered in cases of excessive absence.

All nursing students are required to accomplish successfully the stated objectives for each nursing course with regard to solving drug dosage problems. Failure to pass the evaluation tool as selected by the instructor will result in withdrawal from the course.

All program and college graduation requirements must be met in order to be awarded a degree as a graduate of the R.N. program, take the licensure exam as a graduate, and be eligible to receive a school pin.

By law, record of any felony conviction is subject to review by the Board of Registered Nursing before an R.N. license may be granted. Anyone who wishes clarification may contact the Board of Registered Nursing, 400 R Street, Suite 4030, Sacramento, CA 95814.

Information regarding tuition, fees, and the length of the Nursing Program may be obtained from the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission (NLNAC) at the following address:

National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission
350 Hudson Street
New York, NY 10014
Telephone 212) 989-9393
FAX 212) 989-2272

 185 Directed Study Nursing (1) RPT 2
 285 Directed Study Nursing (2)
 385 Directed Study Nursing (3)  Admission to the Nursing Program and concurrent enrollment in a required nursing course with a clinical component. Conference one hour per week per unit.
 
 Students are encouraged to pursue Directed Study in Nursing under the direction of a supervising instructor. Study is coordinated with current course content and skill development needs, and responds to individual learning styles for practice and feedback. Credit Limit: A maximum of 3 units in Directed Study may be taken for credit.
 
 318 Patient Care Seminar I (2) CSU RPT 3

 Requires current enrollment in a required Nursing Program class. Lecture/discussion 36 hours per semester.
 An elective, but strongly recommended, instructor guided course to facilitate development of knowledge and skills needed to safely assess, plan, and implement client care. Has individual and group work.
 
    311 Communication in Nursing (1) CSU RPT 1  Prerequisites: Official admission to the Nursing Program or experience in nursing permitting advanced placement in the Nursing Program. Lecture/discussion 3 hours per week for 6 weeks.
 This course provides theoretical knowledge and practical application and experience of interpersonal communication skills needed to interact therapeutically, institute a teaching learning plan, and communicate with individuals and groups.

    313 Introduction to Nursing Process and Practice (4) CSU  Prerequisites: Completion and verification of all program prerequisites and official admission to the Nursing Program.  Lecture/discussion 3.5 hours and laboratory 13.5 hours per week for 9 weeks.
 This course is an introduction to nursing and prepares the student to give care to the hospitalized client, with focus on the (geriatric) mature adult. It includes basic nursing and procedures and the study of health and nutrition. After satisfactory completion of the course, the student can function at the beginning nurse aide level.

    315 Fundamentals of Nursing Process and Practice (4) CSU  Prerequisites: Nursing 313 with a grade of "C" or better. Lecture/discussion 3.5 hours and laboratory 13.5 hours per week for 9 weeks.
 This course uses the nursing process to assess adult and older adult needs, plan and implement nursing interventions and evaluate their effectiveness. Calculation and administration of medication, flow rate determinations, asepsis and sterile technique, perioperative care, nutritional problem solving, and advanced skills are developed. Principles and practice of therapeutic communication and teaching are utilized. Documentation and legal obligations are focused. There may be a practicum included with this course. (After successful completion of this course, student eligible to complete examination for Certified Nurse Attendant).

    321 Nursing rocess (1) CSU RPT 1  Prerequisite: Official admission into the Nursing Program or experience in Nursing permitting advanced placement in the Nursing Program. Lecture/discussion 3 hours a week for 6 weeks.
 This course introduces the concepts and provides practice experiences to understand and use the nursing process and the Roy Adaptation Model for planning and implementing client care. The 4 modules are: the Nursing Process, the Roy Adaptation Model, Nursing Process of the Physiological Mode, and Nursing Process of the Psycho-social Modes. 

  323 Nursing Process and Practice in the Care of the Adult Client I (5) CSU  Prerequisite: Completion of all program prerequisites and all previous courses in nursing with a grade of "C" or better. Lecture/discussion 6 hours and laboratory 12 hours per week for 9 weeks.
 Care of the medical-surgical client with problems of the cardiovascular, peripheral vascular, endocrine, immune and hematological systems, and oncological problems is emphasized. Nursing process based on the Roy Adaptation Model is continued. Communication and teaching are practiced. This course may have a practicum. 
 
 325 Nursing Process and Practice in the Care of the Adult Client II (5) CSU  Prerequisite: Completion of all program prerequisites and all previous courses in nursing with a grade of "C" or better. Lecture/discussion 6 hours and laboratory 12 hours per week for 9 weeks.
 Care of the adult medical-surgical client with problems of the gastro-intestinal, genito-urinary, orthopedic, and neurological systems is emphasized. Nursing process based on the Roy Adaptation Model is continued. Communication and teaching are practiced. This course may have a practicum. 
 
 327 Patient Care Management I (2) CSU RPT 1  Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in Nursing 311, 313, 315 and 321 and eligibility for the second semester, or admitted to the program advanced placement and completed one semester of clinical course work with a grade of "C" or better. Repeat: Eligible for 4th semester of nursing program. Laboratory 108 hours TBA with Clinical Instructor.
 This elective course will increase proficiency in the use of the nursing process and Roy Adaptation Model for the administration of client care. The clinical focus of care of clients with physiological mode problems will increase competency in client care management. Client care may include practice in specialty areas already successfully completed prior to this course. Staff preceptors may be used. 
 
 329A-Role Transition to Registered Nurse (1) CSU  Prerequisites: Current LVN license or experience in nursing permitting advanced placement in nursing program. Concurrent enrollment in Nursing 321 recommended. Lecture/’discussion 3 hrs/week for 6 weeks.
 This one unit course will assist the LVN to RN and other "alternate route" students to make the transition to the RN nursing student role and future RN practitioner role. The focus is the care giver role utilizing the nursing process and the Roy Adaptation Model introduced in Nursing 321. IV administration skills and advanced fluid flow and medication calculations are included. 
 
 329-B Role Transition from LVN to RN (1) CSU  Prerequisites: Completion of Nursing 329A. Current LVN license or experience in Nursing permitting advanced placement in Nursing Program. Concurrent enrollment in Nursing 311 recommended. Lecture/discussion 3 hours per week for 6 weeks.
 Continues content begun in Nursing 329A. Nursing 329B will focus on the care giver role as communicator and client-teacher, and the role as manager of client care as introduced in Nursing 311. It will also introduce and give practice in those roles responding to the legal and ethical issues inherent in client care. Roles of LVN and RN will be compared and contrasted. 
 
 333 Nursing Process and Practice in the Health Care of Women and of Families during Childbearing (3) CSU  Prerequisite: Completion of all program prerequisites and a Grade of "C" or better in all first year Nursing Program courses OR admission through the Advanced Placement LVN to RN route, and grade "C" or better in Anatomy 1, Physiology 1, Microbiology 1 or 20, Psychology 41, Psychology 1 and English 101. Lecture/Discussion 4.5 hours and laboratory 13.5 hours for 6.5 weeks (including Final Exam).
 Students experience includes both theory and practice in meeting the health care needs of women, and of families during childbearing. Psychosocial as well as physiological nursing concepts, including cultural, emotional, developmental, and environmental are emphasized. Settings include hospitals, clinics, and parent education classes. 
 
 335 Nursing Process and Practice in the Care of Children (3) CSU  Prerequisites: Completion of all program prerequisites and a grade of "C" or better in first year Nursing courses, or admission through the Advanced Placement LVN to RN route, and grade "C" or better in Anatomy 1, Physiology 1, Microbiology 1 or 20, Psychology 1, Psychology 41 and English 101. Lecture/Discussion 4.5 hours and laboratory 13.5 hours per week for 6.5 weeks (including Final Exam).
 Through utilization of developmental theories (primarily Erikson) and the Roy Adaptation Model, this course focuses on the assessment, analysis, planning, intervention, and evaluation of the bio-psycho-social problems of children and families. Integration of growth and development principles direct care of child related to position on health-illness continuum. 
 
 339 Nursing Process and Practice in the Care of the Geriatric Client (2) CSU  Prerequisites: Completion of all program prerequisites and completed Nursing 333 and 335 and preceding nursing courses, all with grade "C" or better, OR admission to Nursing Program "LVN-30" unit option route. Lecture 4.5 hours and laboratory 13.5 hours per week for 4.5 weeks.
 This course focuses on the Geriatric client integrating content of the Roy Adaptation Model and the Nursing Process as well as the Roles of Practice. Clinical facilities include LTC facilities and Home Health Agencies. A more advanced role of the nurse is emphasized. 
 343 Nursing Process and Practice in the Psycho-Social Adaptation of the Client (3) CSU  Prerequisite: "LVN-30 unit" option: Admission to Nursing Program and completion of Nursing 339 with a grade of "C" or better. LVN Advanced Placement: As above AND completion of required 2nd and 3rd semester nursing program courses and cognates, Sociology 1 or Anthropology 102 with grades of "C" or better. Generic: As above AND completion of all previous semester nursing courses and cognates with grade of "C" or better. Lecture/discussion 4.5 hours and laboratory 13.5 hours per week for 6.5 weeks (including final exam).
 This modularized course provides theoretical knowledge correlated with clinical experience in planning and administering care to the psychiatric client in the acute care facility. Emphasizes the care of the patient with mental health problems, cognitive disorders, and problems of daily living and substance abuse. Utilizes the Roy Adaptation Model as a framework for using the Nursing Process for client care. 
 
 345 Nursing Process and Practice in the Care of the Adult Client III (3) CSU  Prerequisite: "LVN-30 unit" option: Admission to Nursing Program and completion Nursing 339 with a grade of "C" or better LVN Advanced Placement: As above AND completion of required 2nd and 3rd semester nursing program courses and cognates, and Sociology 1 or Anthropology 102 with grades of "C" or better. Generic: As above, AND completion of all previous semester nursing courses and cognates with grade of "C" or better. Lecture/discussion 4.5 hrs. and laboratory 13.5 hours per week for 6.5 weeks (including final exam).
 This modularized course provides theoretical knowledge correlated with clinical experience in the care of complex adult medical-surgical clients with cardio-pulmonary and multi-system insufficiencies. The Roy Adaptation Model and Nursing Process are used to plan and implement care. Clinical experiences utilize critical care units. Theory content from previous nursing courses and required cognates are synthesized. 
 
 347 Leadership and Management (3) CSU  Prerequisite: For lecture: Grade "C" or better in all required nursing courses and cognates listed in the Nursing curriculum for the selected route. For Lab: Requirements for lecture and grade "C" or better in Nursing 343 and 345 and lecture portion of Nursing 347. Non-traditional schedule: Lecture 9 hours scheduled over 12 weeks (0..5 units) and laboratory 36-40 hours per week for 4-5 weeks for a total of 144-160 hours (2.5 units).
 This course includes historical perspectives, current issues, and legal, ethical, professional, and practice factors important to nursing. Leadership , management, and communication factors pertinent to client care are discussed. A four to five week full-time clinical preceptorship utilizing selected R.N. preceptors is performed in acute hospital settings for a total of 144 to 160 hours. 

The following courses, Nursing 380 and Nursing 382, are approved for continuing education (C.E.) credit in nursing. Provider (L.A. Harbor College, Health Sciences Division) approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number 02152, for the stated number of contact hours for each of the courses described below. Courses outside of the Health Sciences Division which are also approved for continuing education credit under this provider are as follows: Philosophy 19, Sociology 21, Spanish 14, and Spanish 24 each for 54 hours of C.E. credit; and Physiology 1, for 72 hours of C.E. credit. Other nursing care related courses approved for continuing education credit may be offered periodically through Community Services.

 380 Electrocardiographic Interpretation (3) CSU  Prerequisite: Registered Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, or currently enrolled nursing student. Lecture/Discussion 3 hours per week.
 This course develops a systematic approach for analysis and recognition of cardiac dysrhythmias using electrocardiographic data. Assessment of client behaviors and of possible stimuli, identification of nursing diagnoses and appropriate goals for care, and nursing responsibilities, interventions and prescribed therapies are emphasized for significant dysrhythmias. Changes related to myocardial pathology are described. Provider approved by California BRN provider no. 02152 for 54 contact hours. 
 382 Care of the Patient with Neoplastic Disorders (1) CSU  Provider approved by the California BRN, Provider no. 02152 for 18 contact hours.
 Prerequisite: Registered nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, or currently enrolled nursing student. Lecture/discussion 2 hrs. per week for 9 weeks.
 This course emphasizes the needs of clients with neoplastic disorders. A variety of modalities will be included, e.g. current use of surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, immune therapy, as well as pain management.