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NURSING - REGISTERED RNURS-001
Nursing Career Seminar - .3 Unit
LMC Degree: NDA This seminar introduces students to the nursing profession and discusses current trends related to the profession. Emphasis is placed on introducing the student to the professional standards of practice of the registered nurse and the licensed vocational nurse. The student is provided with an overview of the course requirements needed to qualify for the Los Medanos nursing programs. May not be repeated. P/NP
Online and Hybrid Sections 0802
W 3:30-9:20pm ONLINE Staff, L 11/16-11/16 This is an online Zoom class. Students registered in this class will be emailed a Zoom invitation to this class on November 14 to their InSite email account. This seminar introduces students to the nursing profession and discusses current trends related to the profession. Emphasis is placed on introducing the student to the professional standards of practice of the registered nurse and the licensed vocational nurse. The student is provided with an overview of the course requirements needed to qualify for the Los Medanos College nursing programs. May not be repeated. P/NP. Please read the current Nursing Applicant Handbook that is posted on the LMC Nursing Program webpage, https://www.losmedanos.edu/nursing/handbook.aspx.
Weekend Course 0801
S 9:00-2:50pm CC3-336 Staff, L 10/1-10/1 This is a live session meeting Oct 1 starting at 9:00 am. This seminar introduces students to the nursing profession and discusses current trends related to the profession. Emphasis is placed on introducing the student to the professional standards of practice of the registered nurse and the licensed vocational nurse. The student is provided with an overview of the course requirements needed to qualify for the Los Medanos College nursing programs. May not be repeated. P/NP. Please read the current Nursing Applicant Handbook that is posted on the LMC Nursing Program webpage, https://www.losmedanos.edu/nursing/handbook.aspx
RNURS-022
Fundamentals of Nursing Practice - 9.5 Units
PREREQUISITE: Must be admitted to the Registered Nursing Program CO-REQUISITE: Concurrent enrollment in RNURS-023 and 024 LMC Degree: DA Transfer: CSU Concepts that provide the foundation upon which homeostasis is maintained in adults and/or children are covered. Common threads integrated throughout the program are nursing process, nutrition, developmental levels, cultural diversity, therapeutic communication, and the professional role of the registered nurse. Concurrent practice in the nursing laboratory and in clinical facilities in the community is included. Mandatory fees associated with this course may include: $90-$150 for background check and drug screening; $20-$25 for Health Stream Orientation; $20$45 for mask fit testing; $150-$250 for uniform/shoes/lab coat; $15-$150 for stethoscope and a watch with a second hand; $40-$60 for parking at clinical sites; $55-$75 for CPR Certification; $250 for physical exam, lab fees, and immunizations. Fees are subject to changed. May not be repeated. LR 0256 T 1:40-3:45pm CC3-336 Staff, L Semester W 9:00-11:05am CC3-361 TH 6:00-3:15pm CLINIC F 6:45-3:15pm Meets weekly for live campus lecture. Email instructors for additional information at jweed@losmedanos.edu and mhicks@losmedanos.edu if you have questions. The first 3 weeks, 8/19-9/9, Thursdays & Fridays will be on campus. Meet in room CC3-340 from 8:00AM-3:15PM. Clinical days will be Th, F day or pm’s (3-11 pm). Clinical rotations may also be held on Mondays or Saturdays as needed.
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RNURS-023
Nursing Skills Simulation I - 1 Unit
RNURS-024
Pharmacology for the RN Program I - 1 Unit
RNURS-031
Nursing in Health and Illness II - 9.5 Units
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PREREQUISITE: Must be admitted to the Registered Nursing Program CO-REQUISITE: RNURS-022 and 024 LMC Degree: DA Transfer: CSU This course includes instructor demonstration and student return demonstration of nursing skills related to Foundations of Nursing Practice. The simulation of patient care situations provide for development of proficiency in preparation for actual patient care in the clinical setting. Basic calculation of drug dosages is also initiated. Mandatory fees for the course include: $60-$150 for Lab Kit. May not be repeated. LR 0273 T 8:00-11:10am CC3-340 Riley, L Semester Meets weekly for live campus lecture. 0297 T 8:00-8:50am CC3-340 Riley, L Semester 11:20-1:30pm Meets weekly for live campus lecture. Email instructors for additional information at lriley@contracosta.edu if you have questions. This course includes instructor demonstration and student return demonstration of nursing skills related to Foundations of Nursing Practice. The simulation of patient care situations provide for development of proficiency in preparation for actual patient care in the clinical setting. Basic calculation of drug dosages is also initiated. Mandatory fees for the course include: $60-$150 for Lab Kit.
PREREQUISITE: Must be admitted to the Registered Nursing Program CO-REQUISITE: Concurrent enrollment in RNURS-022 and 023 LMC Degree: DA Transfer: CSU This course is designed to introduce beginning nursing students to their role and responsibilities in the safe administration of medications in the clinical setting. Basic principles of medication administration such as the Six Rights (right patient, right drug, right dose, right time, right route, right documentation). Pharmacodynamics of drug absorption, metabolism and distribution through various routes along with other basic principles of pharmacology are introduced. May not be repeated. LR 0258 W 11:15-12:20pm CC3-361 Hagberg, M Semester
PREREQUISITE: Must have been admitted to the Registered Nursing Program; RNURS-026, 027, and 028 or equivalent CO-REQUISITE: Concurrent enrollment in RNURS-033 and 034 LMC Degree: DA Transfer: CSU Expands upon concepts presented in RNURS-022 and 026 by introducing principles of care to maintain and/or restore homeostatic mechanisms in acute health problems. Prototype disease processes associated with each concept are studied in relation to preventive and restorative nursing care. Concurrent practice in the college laboratory and clinical experience in community facilities. Mandatory fees associated with this course may include: $90-$150 for background check and drug screening (for advance placement students only); $20-$25 for HealthStream Orientation; $20-$45 for mask fit testing; $150-$250 for uniform/shoes/lab coat; $15-$150 for stethoscope; $40-$60 for parking at clinical sites; $55-$75 for CPR Certification; $250 for physical exam, lab fees, and immunizations. Fees are subject to changed. May not be repeated. LR 0265 W 8:00-10:05am CC3-336 Weed, J Semester T 9:00-11:05am THF 6:45-3:15pm CLINIC Some students will have clinical on Thursday/Friday from 3-11 pm or on Wednesday/Thurdays from 3-11 pm, or on weekends or on alternative days. First 2 weeks of clinical will be held on campus.
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