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LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE | 08-09 CATALOG [REV. 11/08]
Dean: Betsy Manchester (323) 953-4000 ext. 2065 • Cub Center CATALOG INDEX
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| CATALOG / CLASS SCHEDULE |
| PROGRAMS OFFERED |
Associate of Science:
Nursing, Registered
Other:
Certified Nursing Assistant
Home Health Aide
RN Residency Program
| DEGREE PROGRAMS |
Los Angeles City College
reopened the Associate Degree Registered Nursing Program in Fall 2002. The college accepts
30 students for enrollment every Fall. Should the number of qualified applicants exceed
the number of available openings, a simple lottery will be implemented.
The Associate Degree program is a 2-year full-time program that includes theory and clinical courses over 4 days a week. Clinical experiences will include the opportunity for students to participate in nursing care and treatments of clients in hospitals and other health care facilities. Once admitted, this program is designed to be completed in four semesters for non-licensed candidates.
NCLEX-RN Exam
Students will be eligible to apply for and take the NCLEX-RN examination upon graduation. The Board of Registered Nursing may deny licensure on such grounds as: being convicted of crime, acts of dishonesty, fraud or deceit, etc. Persons impaired by alcohol, drug abuse and emotional illness are expected to voluntarily seek diagnosis and treatment for any suspected illness.
Prerequisites
As of Spring 2007, the Registered Nursing Program Prerequisites include completion of the following 4 prerequisites by Summer 2006 with a minimum grade point average of 2.5.
1. Human Anatomy (with lab)
2. Human Physiology (with lab)
3. Microbiology 1 or 20.
4. English 101 (College Reading and Comprehension) or
equivalent with a minimum of a “C.”
Additional Requirements
• Completion of, or proof of math Assessment comparable to Math 115.
• Completion of 1 year of High School Chemistry with a lab or equivalent (Chemistry 60 or 68)
• Overall college grade point average of 2.5
• Completion of all of the admission requirements of Los Angeles City College
• Graduation from an accredited U.S. High School or equivalent or graduation from an accredited U.S. College or university or equivalent. If students received their high school diploma from a foreign country and/or are requested equivalency of foreign college credits to fulfill prerequisites, the transcripts must be evaluated for equivalency by an LACC approved agency.
• Students must also meet health and other requirements mandated by the program and affiliating hospitals and/or clinical prior to entry. For additional requirements, please attend one of the Open Houses where details are discussed.
It is highly recommended that the following co-requisites/graduation requirements be completed prior to entry into the Registered Nursing Program. Those courses that have not been satisfactorily completed will need to be completed during the 4 semesters of the Registered Nursing program. It is the student’s responsibility that the following courses be completed prior to graduation and taking the NCLEX-RN examination.
1. Psychology 1 - Must be completed prior to 2nd semester
2. Sociology 1 or Anthropology 101
- Must be completed prior to 4th semester.
3. Speech 101 - Must be completed prior to 3rd semester
4. Psychology 41 - Must be completed prior to 2nd semester
5. 3 units of American Institutions
- Must be completed prior to 4th semester
6. 3 units of Humanities - Must be completed prior to 4th semester
7. 1 unit of P.E. - Must be completed prior to 4th semester
Please refer to Plan B or consult with the nursing counselor for further guidance.
Also note: The information presented may be updated or modified subject to district, state and/or BRN requests. The LACC Registered Nursing Curriculum is in the process of being modified to align with the other LACCD nursing programs in the district. These modifications may be in place by Spring 2008 if district and BRN approved. Additionally, an entrance examination may also be required as part of the application process.
COURSES UNITS
First Semester
NRSGREG 103................................................................................. 1
NRSGREG 104................................................................................. 4
NRSGREG 105................................................................................. 5
Electives (Highly Recommended):
NRSGREG 115................................................................................. 1
Second Semester
NRSGREG 106................................................................................. 4
NRSGREG 107................................................................................. 4
NRSGREG 116................................................................................. 1
Third Semester
NRSGREG 108................................................................................. 4
NRSGREG 109................................................................................. 5
NRSGREG 117................................................................................. 1
Fourth Semester
NRSGREG 110................................................................................. 5
NRSGREG 111................................................................................. 4
NRSGREG 120 (elective)................................................................... 1
Total Required Units....................................................................... 38
(Total Units Including Electives................................................ 39)
Note to Current LVN’s:
Current practicing LVN’s are invited to complete the Associate Degree Registered Nursing Program by applying and being accepted into the second year of the program based on space availability. LVNs must have taken a 2 unit Transition/Bridge course. LVN candidates must complete the above prerequisites excluding Anatomy 1. This will enable licensed vocational nurses with 6 months clinical experience to complete requirements for the Registered Nursing Associate Degree in 1 year.
LACC also offers a 30-unit option for LVN’s. Candidates who choose this option will not be graduates of the LACC Nursing Program. Also several states in the USA will not recognize nurses who take this option. Additional information is available about this option in the Nursing Department.
To complete general education requirements in this area of study, Plan B for the AA/AS Degree is required.
NOTE: The Plan B requirements for this program include 16 units in Natural Sciences
NOT 12 units as listed in Plan B under other programs in this catalog.
PLAN B: Please consult with a counselor about specific courses needed or see the college catalog "Graduation Requirements" section. Plan B is not designed for transfer to a four-year college.
3 Units English Composition
3 Units Communication/Analytical Thinking
3 Units Natural Sciences
3 Units Humanities
3 Units Social/Behavioral Sciences (including American History & Governments)
3-4 Units Health/Physical Education
3-5 Units Math Competency
(Math 115 or higher or passing score on Los Angeles Community College District Math competency exam)
RN Residency in Pediatrics Program
Los Angeles City College’s Nursing Program in partnership with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is offers a Registered Nurse Residency in Pediatrics Program. For information contact the Registered Nursing Department located in the Cub Center or contact Children’s Hospital directly at (323) 660-2450 extension 5871.
A clinical placement is required for this course. Students will be responsible for securing and maintaining their clinical placement within the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (“CHLA”) system.
Certified Nursing Assistant Program
LACC also offers a Certified Nursing
Program, Nursing 100 every semester. This is an 6 unit course that prepares students for
the certified nursing assistant examination given by the Red Cross. Upon completion of the
certification exam, students may enroll in the Home Health Aid course.
| COURSE DESCRIPTIONS |
NOTE: Not every class is offered each semester. Refer to the current class schedule for
current class offerings.
PREREQUISITES: Specified prerequisites must be completed with a satisfactory grade or equivalent.
NURSING, REGISTERED 103
Nursing Pharmacology
1 UNIT – (CSU)
Co-requisite: Nursing, Registered 104.
This is an introductory course for first semester nursing students that will focus on most frequently prescribed medications and their side effects and possibly interactions that are used in health care setting today.
NURSING, REGISTERED 104
Nursing Foundations
4 UNITS – (CSU)
Prerequisite: Math 115, English 101, Physiology 1, and Microbiology 20 with a satisfactory grade or equivalent.
This introductory nursing course provides theoretical concepts and fundamental skills required for safe patient care. The Roy Adaptation Model nursing process is introduced as the conceptual, framework for practice. Critical thinking and psychomotor skills are enhanced during clinical component.
NURSING, REGISTERED 105
Beginning Medical-Surgical Nursing
5 UNITS – (CSU)
Prerequisite: Nursing, Registered 104 with a satisfactory grade.
This course further defines the Roy Adaptation Model Nursing process as the applied framework for nursing care. Students are introduced to common medical-surgical health problems. Theoretical concepts and nursing skills will be applied in the clinical setting.
NURSING, REGISTERED 106
Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family
4 UNITS – (CSU)
Prerequisite: Nursing, Registered 105 with a satisfactory grade.
Course provides opportunity for nursing students to learn about and manage nursing care of culturally diverse families experiencing reproductive health, childbearing, and breast and reproductive system cancers. The Roy Adaptation Model nursing process is utilized as the framework for nursing care.
NURSING, REGISTERED 107
Nursing Care of the Pediatric Client
4 UNITS – (CSU)
Prerequisite: Nursing, Registered 105 with a satisfactory grade.
Utilizing the Roy Adaptation Model and the nursing process, pediatric nursing focuses on the nursing care of children of various ages and their families. Concepts include disease process, medical treatments, nursing responsibilities, and interventions, cultural, ethical, and legal issues.
NURSING, REGISTERED 108
Nursing Care of the Client with Psychosocial Needs
4 UNITS – (CSU)
Prerequisite: Nursing, Registered 107 with a satisfactory grade and approved second year status in RN program.
This course is designed to provide correlated theoretical knowledge and clinical experience in the care of the psychiatric patient in the acute care facility. The student will provide client care in the psychiatric in-patient facility. Emphasis will be on the holistic care of clients with mental health problems, cognitive disorders and/or difficulties in coping with problems of daily living.
NURSING, REGISTERED 109
Intermediate Medial-Surgical Nursing
5 UNITS – (CSU)
Prerequisite: Nursing, Registered 106 and Nursing, Registered 107 with a satisfactory grade and approved second year status in RN program.
This course continues study of the needs of the adult and older adult client with increasingly complex medical-surgical health problems. Focus is on the bio-psycho-social impact of illness across the life span and nursing interventions to promote client adaptation. Clinical experience is provided concurrently.
NURSING, REGISTERED 110
Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing
5 UNITS - (CSU)
This is an advanced medical-surgical nursing course. Theory content includes ECG monitoring, beginning ventilatory management, hemodynamic monitoring, care of the client with multisystem failure, and nursing care in emergency situations. Theoretical knowledge is applied across all specialty care settings.
NURSING, REGISTERED 111
Nursing Leadership and Management
4 UNITS - (CSU)
This course explores the legal, ethical and current trends affecting the Registered Nurse today within the context of the Roles of Practice. A 108 hour clinical preceptorship in an acute care setting is required.
NURSING, REGISTERED 115
Nursing Skills Competency I
1 UNIT – (CSU)
Co-requisite: Nursing, Registered 104.
This is an adjunct, self-paced laboratory course for nursing students that will provide weekly open entry skills-based laboratory opportunities to work on procedures and skills taught in concurrent clinical courses. 3 hours per student per week is allotted.
NURSING, REGISTERED 116
Nursing Skills Competency II
1 UNIT – (CSU)
Prerequisite: Nursing, Registered 105 with a satisfactory grade.
This is a self-paced laboratory course for nursing students that will provide weekly open entry skills-based laboratory opportunities to work on procedures and skills taught in Pediatric and Maternity Nursing clinical courses. 3 hours per student per week is allotted.
NURSING, REGISTERED 117
Nursing Skills Competency III
1 UNIT – (CSU)
Prerequisite: Nursing, Registered 107 with a satisfactory grade and approved second year status in RN program.
This is a self-paced laboratory course for nursing students that will provide weekly open entry skills-based laboratory opportunities to practice and enhance learned nursing skills.
NURSING, REGISTERED 120
Nursing Informatics Competencies
1 UNIT – (CSU)
Co-requisite: Nursing, Registered 104.
This elective course is designed to offer specialized instructor directed activity learning to enhance skills in nursing computer, software programs and applications. It is especially designed for students who need to build computer knowledge and skills.
NURSING 329A
Role Transition LVN to RN
1 UNIT
This course introduces content designed to assist the Licensed Vocational Nurse to make a successful transition to the role of RN nursing student and pursue an RN license. Course content will focus on role transition, learning styles, dose calculations, heart, lung and bowel assessment.
NURSING 329B
Role Transition LVN to RN
1 UNIT
This course continues with content to assist the Licensed Vocational Nurse to make a successful transition to the role of RN nursing student and pursue an RN license. Course content will focus on critical thinking, nursing process, including assessment and documentation, and the administration of IV fluids and IV medications.
RN RESIDENCY IN PEDIATRICS
NURSING, REGISTERED 150
Expanded Practice and Principles for Pediatric Nursing I
9 UNITS
Prerequisite: Nursing, Registered 111 with a satisfactory a satisfactory grade.
This course emphasizes competency assessment, and is designed to take the graduate nurse from novice becoming a trained Registered Nurse with a specialty in Pediatrics.
NURSING, REGISTERED 151
Role Development in Pediatric Nursing
8 UNITS
Prerequisite: Nursing, Registered 150 with a satisfactory grade.
This course emphasizes role development, under preceptor guidance the nurse moves from Novice toward increased clinical competency in the Pediatric Nurse Residency Program.
NURSING, REGISTERED 152
Expanded Practice and Principles for Pediatric Nursing II
7 UNITS
Prerequisite: Nursing, Registered 151 with a satisfactory grade.
This course emphasizes moving toward leadership and independent practice as a specialty Pediatric Nurse.
CNA Nursing
NURSING 100
Certified Nurse Assistant
6 UNITS – (A)
Prerequisite: Physical Exam, Health clearance, Negative Tuberculin Test or Chest X-Ray, fingerprint clearance.
Entry-level position into health care, caring for residents in acute care/skills nursing facilities with a variety of health disorders. The core concepts follow the guidelines of the Department of Health Services, with emphasis to principles of safety; infection control; physical, emotional and social support.
HOME HEALTH AID
NURSING 101
Home Health Aids
2 UNITS - NDC
Prerequisite: Nursing 100 with a satisfactory grade.
This course provides instruction in: 1) Introduction to aide and Agency Role; 2) Interpretation of medical and social needs of people being served; 3) Personal care services; 4) Nutrition; 5) Cleaning and care tasks in home.
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