KERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT – CERRO COSO COLLEGE

HCRS C100 COURSE OUTLINE OF RECORD

  1. DISCIPLINE AND COURSE NUMBER:
    HCRS C100
  2. COURSE TITLE:
    Fundamentals of Nursing
  3. SHORT BANWEB TITLE:
    Fund. of Nursing
  4. COURSE AUTHOR:
    Gates, Cheryl G.
  5. COURSE SEATS:
    -
  6. COURSE TERMS:
    30 = Spring
  7. CROSS-LISTED COURSES:
  8. PROPOSAL TYPE:
    CC New Course
  9. START TERM:
    30 = Spring, 2013
  10. C-ID:
  11. CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTION:
    This theory course begins with an introduction to the roles of the vocational nurse and provides a foundation of basic nursing arts and sciences necessary for the practice of nursing including concepts specific to the gerontological client. Using the nursing process as a framework, concepts of professionalism, growth and development, safety, and health concerns for the adult and geriatric population are discussed. Legal and ethical considerations, cultural diversity, the nursing process, and basic data collection are included as theory topics along with the presentation of basic mental health concepts applicable to the geriatric client. Fundamental nursing skills are discussed in detail with concurrent hands-on practice of skills in the Vocational Nursing Lab I course.

  12. GRADING METHOD

    Default:
    Optional:
    S = Standard Letter Grade
  13. TOTAL UNITS:
    3

  14. INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS / UNITS & HOURS:

    Method
    Min Units
    Min Hours
    Lecture
    3
    54
    Lab
    0
    0
    Activity
    0
    0
    Open Entry/Open Exit
    0
    0
    Volunteer Work Experience
    0
    0
    Paid Work Experience
    0
    0
    Non Standard
    0
    0
    Non-Standard Hours Justification:

  15. REPEATABILITY

    Type:
    Non-Repeatable Credit
  16. MATERIALS FEE:
    No
  17. CREDIT BY EXAM:
    No
  18. CORE MISSION APPLICABILITY:
    Associate Degree Applicable (AA/AS);Certificate of Achievement (COA);CSU Transfer;Career Technical Education (CTE)
  19. STAND-ALONE:
    No

  20. PROGRAM APPLICABILITY

    Required:
    Vocational Nursing (AS Degree Program)
    Vocational Nursing Cert (Certificate of Achievement)
    Elective:

  21. GENERAL EDUCATION APPLICABILITY

    Local:
    IGETC:
    CSU:
    UC Transfer Course:
    CSU Transfer Course:
    California State University, Bakersfield = Fundamentals
    California State University, Dominguez Hills = Fundamentals
    California State University, Fresno = Fundamentals

  22. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to

    1. Describe the chain of infection and methods to prevent the spread of infection.
    2. Differentiate among various communication techniques.
    3. Accurately take and record vital signs on clients across the life span.
    4. Describe social and cultural influences in health, illness, and caring patterns.
    5. Demonstrate how to maintain and use proper body mechanics.
    6. Demonstrate proper medication administration.

  23. REQUISITES

    Prerequisite:

    CSCI C070
    and
    PSYC C101
    and
    HCRS C150
    and
    HCRS C055
    and
    BIOL C125
    and/or
    BIOL C251
    and
    BIOL C255
    Corequisite:

    HCRS C107
    and
    HCRS C103
    and
    HCRS C113
    Limitation on Enrollment (e.g. Performance tryout or audition):

  24. DETAILED TOPICAL OUTLINE:

    Lecture:

    Please see attached Instructional Plan for detailed Topical Outline

  25. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION--Course instructional methods may include but are not limited to

    1. Audiovisual;
    2. Case Study;
    3. Demonstration;
    4. Discussion;
    5. Guest Lecturers;
    6. Instruction through examination or quizzing;
    7. Lecture;
    8. Outside reading;
    9. Presentations (by students);
    10. Problem Solving;

  26. OUT OF CLASS ASSIGNMENTS: Out of class assignments may include but are not limited to

    A. Required Readings: weekly outline chapter prior to lecture.
    B. Weekly Homework Assignments: complete end of chapter questions.
    C. Communication Project.

  27. METHODS OF EVALUATION: Assessment of student performance may include but is not limited to

    Testing
    Group Discussions
    Case Studies
    Return Demonstrations
    Instructor Observation
    Group presentations
    Role Playing
    Critical Thinking

  28. TEXTS, READINGS, AND MATERIALS: Instructional materials may include but are not limited to

    Textbooks
    deWit, Susan. (2009) Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing Study Guide, 3rd, Saunders Elsevier
    deWit, Susan. (2009) Fundamental Concepts and Skills for Nursing, 3rd, Saunders Elsevier
    Manuals
    Periodicals
    Software
    Other
    Kaplan PN Complete Course
  29. METHOD OF DELIVERY:
    iTV – Interactive video = Face to face course with significant required activities in a distance modality ;Face to face;
  30. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
    Licensed Vocational Nursing;

  31. APPROVALS:

    Origination Date
    09/06/2012
    Last Outline Revision
    Curriculum Committee Approval
    10/19/2012
    Board of Trustees
    12/20/2012
    State Approval
    01/08/2013
    UC Approval
    UC Approval Status
    CSU Approval
    30 = Spring 2013
    CSU Approval Status
    Approved
    IGETC Approval
    IGETC Approval Status
    CSU GE Approval
    CSU GE Approval Status