N 170L NURSING PROCESS LAB

4.5 Units 13.5 hours lab
Transfers: CSU
Prerequisite: BIO 11, BIO 12, BIO 15 with a grade of “C” or better, and ENG 1A or ENG 1AH, and official admission to the nursing program
Corequisite: N 170
Limitation: Official admission into the nursing program.
Recommended Preparation: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in N 160 and 165 with a “C” or better
Provides application of the nursing process at a beginning level. The focus is on patient centered care in adult medical surgical and community settings. The following concepts are emphasized within clinical settings: knowledge of nursing practice and professional standards, evidence based practice, safety and quality improvement, nursing informatics and effective collaboration with health care team members, physical and psychosocial assessment, pharmacology and nutrition, professional and therapeutic communication and health teaching. The following concepts are integrated: diversity among US cultural groups, geriatric nursing, disease process and illness prevention, restorative care, end of life care, and the values and attitudes required of the professional registered nurse.
Grading Method: GN - Letter Grade only
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