2012 Catalog PDF - Feather River College

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NURS 122 BASIC MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING 5 UNITS
HOURS: 5 lec
CSU
The first in a series of three sequential courses. Each course will build in complexity over the previous courses.
This first course covers basic physiology, pathophysiology, and relevant nursing interventions. Assessment will be
stressed in a body system approach. Related pharmacology, diet therapy, and concepts of effective communication
will be incorporated. Co-requisite: NURS 123. Prerequisite: NURS 120.
NURS 123 BASIC MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING 2 UNITS
HOURS: 6 lec LAB CSU
Directed supervision clinical component of Basic Medical/Surgical Nursing. Includes direct, transcultural client
care, assessment, documentation, and medication administration, with effective communication. Settings include
simulation lab, and health care settings. Co-requisite: NURS 122.
NURS 125 BASIC MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING 3.5 UNITS
HOURS: 24 LAB LAB CSU
Directed supervision of clinical component of Basic Medical/Surgical Nursing. Includes direct, transcultural client
care, assessment, documentation, and medication administration, within effective communication. Settings include
simulation lab, and health care settings. Prerequisite: NURS 123.
NURS 212 INTERMEDIATE MEDICAL 3 UNITS
HOURS: 5.5 lec SURGICAL NURSING CSU
This is the second in a three-semester sequence of classes. Students will study disease process in each body system
with emphasis on surgical intervention required as the acuity of the process increases. Emphasis will be placed
on the return to equilibrium brought about by intervention with appropriate measures. Co-requisite: NURS 214.
Prerequisite: NURS 125.
NURS 214 INTERMEDIATE MEDICAL 2.5 UNITS
HOURS: 8 LAB SURGICAL NURSING LAB CSU
This course is the laboratory portion of Intermediate Medical Surgical Nursing. Clinical experience will reflect the
theoretical knowledge that the student has gained in Basic and Intermediate Medical Surgical Nursing. Laboratory
will be centered in the hospital, surgery and emergency room. Co-requisite: NURS 212.
NURS 222 ADVANCED MEDICAL 5 UNITS
HOURS: 7.5 lec SURGICAL NURSING CSU
The last in the series of three Medical Surgical Nursing classes, the course emphasizes in-depth knowledge of the
disease process in multi-system disorders, and related nursing interventions. Building on the knowledge gained
in the prerequisite courses, the class will equip the student to function as a vocational nurse. Pharmacology, diet
therapy and communication will be incorporated. Advisory: NURS 212. Co-requisite: NURS 223. Prerequisite: NURS
212
NURS 223 ADVANCED MEDICAL 2 UNITS
HOURS: 8.5 LAB SURGICAL NURSING LAB I CSU
Laboratory component of Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing, covering nursing interventions for multi-system
diseases, pharmacology, diet therapy and communication. Co-requisite: NURS 222.
NURS 225 ADVANCED MEDICAL 1.5 UNITS
HOURS: 24 LAB SURGICAL NURSING LAB II CSU
Laboratory Component of Advanced Medical /Surgical Nursing, covering nursing interventions for multi-system
diseases, pharmacology, diet therapy and communication. Prerequisite: NURS222-Advanced Medical/Surgical
Nursing: NURS223-Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing Lab I.
NURS 232 OBSTERTRICAL NURSING 2 UNITS
HOURS: 6 lec
CSU
A survey of normal pregnancy, delivery, post-partum and newborn care, and the deviations from the norm. Corequisite:
NURS 234. Prerequisite: NURS 125.
NURS 234 OBSTETRICAL NURSING LAB I 0.5 UNITS
HOURS: 6 lAB
CSU
Laboratory component of Obstetrical Nursing, covering pregnancy, delivery, post-partum and newborn care. Corequisite:
NURS 232.