Recent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024Class Size10 studentsCredits2.5PrerequisitePrerequisite: NURS 144 and NURS 146; and MEDT 101 with a minimum grade of C Transfers ToCSUDescriptionAssessment Test � ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (ATI-TEAS) with the state recommended passing score. This course acquaints Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurses (LVN/LPN), and transfer students to concepts of nursing as they apply to the Compton College nursing program. Students will become familiar with the program philosophy, basic needs theory, nursing process, critical thinking, and communication. Course discussion will examine problems associated with ingestive, excretory, physical integrity and oxygenation (O2CO2) needs. Course discussion will also include transition to the registered nursing role and the impact of legal and ethical boundaries. Students will practice basic nursing skills and demonstrate competency.Usually HeldThu 5:30pm–8:40pm, Tue 10:30am–2:50pm, Mon 11:30am–3:50pm, Tue 10:30am–3:35pm 