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249 Registered Nursing - Sociology Course Descriptions 2017-2018 Catalog 89 NURSING SKILLS LAB II .5 unit, 1.5 lab hours PREREQUISITES: Registered Nursing 75, 77, and 79. COREQUISITES: Registered Nursing 85. This course provides technological knowledge and assessment skills related to both adult and pediatric patients. It prepares the student to progressively advance in nursing practice to care for patients with multiple complex acute and chronic health care problems. Under direct supervision, students will have an opportunity to update previously learned skills, practice complex patient care assignments on simulators, and demonstrate proficiency in math and dosage calculations for medication administration. This course also aids in the development of nursing skills related to communication, care planning and documentation. Students will be able to apply knowledge and skills learned from this course in diverse settings. (A, CSU) 160 LVN TO RN ROLE TRANSITION 2 units, 1 lecture hour, 3 lab hours PREREQUISITES: Biology 20, 22, 31; Chemistry 3A; English 1A; Mathematics 103; Psychology 2; Sociology 1A or Anthropology 2; graduation from a state accredited vocational nursing program; acceptance into the LVN to RN program. This course is designed to facilitate role transition for the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) seeking to upgrade to Registered Nurse (RN) licensure. This course provides an introduction to Orem’s self-care theory and its application in the clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on professional practice through use of the nursing process. Nursing competencies in the professional roles of clinician, teacher, leader, and advocate will be discussed. The opportunity for the LVN to practice and develop new, or reinforce previously learned, skills and procedures necessary for advanced placement is provided. (A) SCIENCE (SCI) 1A INTRODUCTORY CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE 4 units, 3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, pass/no pass PREREQUISITES: Mathematics 4A or 4B or satisfaction of the CSU system General Education Quantitative Reasoning Requirement (CSU-GE Area B4). COREQUISITES: Mathematics 10A. ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 1A or 1AH. This course provides an investigation of basic principles of physics and chemistry including matter, physical and chemical properties, energy, motion, light, atomic structure, bonding, solutions and chemical reactions. The inter-dependence of chemistry and physics will be emphasized. This course is intended for non-science majors. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I) (C-ID PHYS 140) (C-IDCHEM140) SOCIOLOGY (SOC) 1A INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY 3 units, 3 lecture hours, pass/no pass ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126. Sociology 1A promotes the understanding of society and how it works. It also examines how society affects individuals and how individuals affect society. Major topics include culture, socialization, social problems, and social change. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I) (C-ID SOCI 110) 1B CRITICAL THINKING ABOUT SOCIAL PROBLEMS 3 units, 3 lecture hours ADVISORIES: Sociology 1A or English 1A. An identification and analysis of contemporary social problems including causes, consequences and possible solutions. Explanation of theoretical perspectives used to explain social problems. Considerations of sociological methods of research and analysis. Application of critical thinking skills, specifically taught in the course, designed to result in heightened critical thinking ability as well as strengthened social awareness. (A, CSU-GE, UC, I) (C-ID SOCI 115)