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Nursing
For courses numbered 098, 198, 298, see “Topic Courses” on page 292
NRS 104 Nursing Process I
4 cr. hrs. 4 periods (4 lec.)
Nursing 104 introduces the student to the application of the nursing process and to the concepts of client, health,
environment and nurse with emphasis on caring for the adult and older adult client. This course introduces the student to
behaviors that serve as the basis of effective nursing practice: (1) a safe practitioner, (2) an effective communicator, (3) a
manager/teacher, (4) a culturally competent/caring healthcare provider, and (5) professional and ethical issues of being a
nurse. The student applies nursing theory in the college laboratory and the clinical setting while caring for adults and older
adults in acute-care, long term care and community environments.
Corequisite(s): HCA 102, HCA 155, NRS 104LC, NRS 104LS, WRT 101
Information: Students must be admitted to the PCC Nursing program and obtain consent of the Nursing department
before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
NRS 104LC Nursing Process I Clinical Lab
3 cr. hrs. 9 periods (9 lab)
This is the Clinical Lab portion of NRS 104.
Corequisite(s): HCA 102, HCA 155, NRS 104, NRS 104LS, WRT 101
Offered: Fall, Spring.
NRS 104LS Nursing Process I Skills Lab
1 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lab)
This is the Skills Lab portion of NRS 104.
Corequisite(s): HCA 102, HCA 155, NRS 104, NRS 104LC, WRT 101
Offered: Fall, Spring.
NRS 105 Nursing Process II
4 cr. hrs. 4 periods (4 lec.)
Continuation of NRS 104. Application of the nursing process and expansion on the concepts of client, health, environment
and nurse, with emphasis on caring for adult clients with common health alterations. Expansion of behaviors that are the
basis of effective nursing practice: (1) safe practitioner, (2) effective communicator, (3) manager/teacher, (4) a culturally
competent/caring healthcare provider, and (5) professional and ethical issues of being a nurse. Includes additional
application of theory in the college laboratory and the clinical setting in acute care environments.
Prerequisite(s): NRS 104, 104LC, and 104LS.
Corequisite(s): BIO 205, NRS 105LC, NRS 105LS, and ECE 107 or 117.
Information: Students must be admitted to the PCC Nursing program and obtain consent of the Nursing department
before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
NRS 105LC Nursing Process II Clinical Lab
4 cr. hrs. 12 periods (12 lab)
This is the Clinical Lab portion of NRS 105.
Corequisite(s): BIO 205, NRS 105, NRS 105LS, and ECE 107 or 117.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
NRS 105LS Nursing Process II Skills Lab
1 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lab)
This is the Skills Lab portion of NRS 105.
Corequisite(s): BIO 205, NRS 105, NRS 105LC, and ECE 107 or 117.
Offered: Fall, Spring.
NRS 180 Transition to Practical Nursing
2 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lec.)
Theoretical and clinical preparation to qualify the student to apply for licensure by the Arizona State Board of Nursing as a
Practical Nurse (LPN). Includes application of the nursing process in the care of the childbearing family, the pediatric client
and the client experiencing alterations in mental health and cognitive functioning. Also includes additional clinical
laboratory application of selected nursing skills and knowledge in the care of the developing family and child. Also includes
the role of the LPN in relation to the nursing process.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 205, ECE 107 or 117, HCA 102, 155, NRS 104, concurrent enrollment or completion of NRS 105,
and WRT 101.
Corequisite(s): NRS 180LC
Information: Students must be admitted to the PCC Nursing program and obtain consent of the Nursing Department
before enrolling in this course.
Offered: Spring.
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