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1.00 Credits
(1.0 Unit) (Prerequisite: Nursing Education 138. Other Limitation on Enrollment: Enrollment in the Registered Nursing Program. One and one-half lecture hours weekly for twelve weeks.) The purpose of this course is to provide students with a sound understanding of the pharmacologic properties of drug classes, with special emphasis on the clinical application of drug therapy through the nursing process and clinical case studies. This course focuses on the mechanism of action, indications, dosage, and adverse effects of major drug classes and individual [prototype] drugs. A special emphasis is placed on the nursing responsibilities and the educational needs of persons receiving medication therapy. Classifications of medications covered include: cardiac glycosides, calcium channel blockers, ace inhibitors, and antidysrhythmics, antihypertensives, diuretics, vasodilators, anticoagulants, thrombolytics, antihyperlipidemics, psychotherapeutics, immunosuppressants and immunomodulators, chemotherapy agents, anticonvulsants. Drugs affecting Parkinson's myasthenia gravis, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and substances of abuse. (CSU)
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2.00 Credits
(2.0 Units) (Prerequisites: Nursing Education 210, 212, 214, 216. Other Limitation on Enrollment: Enrollment in the Registered Nursing Program. Four lecture hours weekly for eight weeks.) This course provides the theoretical foundation for understanding organizational behavior and developing nursing leadership and management skills in order to assist the student to make the transition from nursing student to graduate Registered Nurse. Knowledge, skills and attitudes are developed to prepare the student to work efficiently and effectively, whether independently or as a member of a team, and provide quality care to individual and groups of patients. Focus is on decision making, prioritization, time and stress management, staffing, delegation, team work, conflict management, and cost containment. Legal, ethical, economic, and sociopolitical issues that effect health care delivery and the nursing profession are explored. Professional issues discussed include membership in professional organizations, nurse's rights, workplace safety, advocacy and political activism, licensure and guidelines for obtaining employment, and strategies for successful transition into practice for the new graduate RN. (CSU)
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2.50 Credits
(2.5 Units) (No prerequisite. Corequisite: Nursing Education 225. One hundred twenty laboratory hours over eight weeks.) This course is the clinical laboratory that accompanies Nursing Education 225. The course provides opportunities for students to integrate cumulative nursing knowledge and experience into clinical practice; to organize and manage care for a group of clients; to actively collaborate with clients, families, and health care team members; and to further develop technical skill competencies under the direct supervision of a preceptor and the indirect supervision of a faculty liaison. Particular emphasis is given to the development of leadership/management skills required of a nurse in an entry level position. The course is designed to provide realistic experiences that facilitate the transition from student to graduate nurse. (CSU)
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
(1-3 units)(No prerequisite. One to three lecture hours weekly.) This course provides individual study in an area of nursing that is of special interest to the student. Study is under the guidance of a Registered Nursing instructor and evaluation is through conference and joint critique of the study process. May be taken more than once for credit. (CSU w/limit)
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1.00 Credits
(1.0 Unit) (Prerequisite: Spanish 203. Three lecture hours weekly.) This course is designed to introduce and teach students about traditional and new tendencies in Spanish and Latin American film, and to establish connections between sociocultural or political changes in Spanish-speaking countries and their films--the most artistic and expressive medium of the past century. Films are treated as cultural documents that speak to us about particular social, cultural, literary, and historical aspects of Spanish and Latin American society. An intermediate level of Spanish is required, as students will give oral and written presentations in Spanish. The films may vary from semester to semester. (CSU) AA/AS Area C, CSU Area C-2
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3.00 Credits
(3.0 Units) (No prerequisite. Can be taken for credit as Physical Education 107 or Biology 107. Credit will be awarded for only one course. Three lecture hours weekly.) Introduction to the structure, function, and development of the human body. The course will give students the foundational concepts to explore personal and societal issues involving human biology as well as cover anatomy and physiology concepts useful in preparing for careers in wellness-related fields such as personal training, group fitness instruction, and massage therapy. Topics include an introduction to scientific methods of investigation and some elementary chemistry (no previous background necessary) as a basis for understanding human functions such as movement, digestion, circulation, reproduction and other systems. Some diseases and other causes of body malfunction will be discussed. (CSU/UC) AA/AS Area A, CSU Area B-2, IGETC Area 5B
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1.00 - 2.00 Credits
(1-2 Units) (No prerequisite. Three to six activity hours weekly.) This course is designed to introduce the student to the beginning Pilates method of body conditioning. Pilates mat work emphasizes core musculature as it applies to everyday movement. The course focuses on developing core strength, posture, breath control, body alignment and flexibility. Benefits include balance, body awareness, relaxation, injury prevention, stress reduction and increased self-confidence. May be taken four times for credit. (CSU/UC)
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3.00 Credits
(3.0 Units) (No prerequisite. Three lecture hours weekly.) This course is designed to increase awareness of the various career opportunities available in the field of wellness and fitness. Students will learn about the different academic pathways and certifications necessary to become a qualified professional in this field. Emphasis will be placed on formulating a realistic career goal in wellness and fitness. Current wellness and fitness professionals will be interactive guest speakers to aid students in this goal process. (CSU)
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1.00 - 2.00 Credits
(1-2 Units) (No prerequisite. Three or six activity hours weekly.) This course is designed for all students interested in playing basketball. Emphasis will be on fundamental basketball skills, one-on-one and zone defense. Team play will be emphasized. (CSU/UC)
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