Recent SemestersFall 2026Class Size10 studentsCredits5.5PrerequisiteCompletion of NS 102A and NS 103A, or NS 200A for LVN and transfer students. The nursing process is used to meet the health care and nursing needs of acutely ill adult medical/surgical patients. Integrated throughout the course are the concepts of patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety, and informatics. The roles and responsibilities of a professional nurse including practitioner, manager of care, scholar, and teacher will be developed. (CSU, AVC)