Recent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024Class Size10 studentsCredits0.5PrerequisitePrerequisite: NURS 143, NURS 144 and NURS 146 with a minimum grade of C Transfers ToCSUDescriptionAssessment Test � ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (ATI-TEAS) with the state recommended passing score Students will apply theoretical concepts and practice skills to maintain and promote the four domains of care including the patient, professional nursing, health, illness and the healthcare environment. Students will use the appropriate equipment and gain skill competency by practicing basic nursing skills in the skills lab. Competencies as related to physical assessment parenteral education administration wet-to-moist dressing change, nasogastric tube insertion, feeding and removal, and gastrostomy or jejunostomy feeding assessed. Emphasis placed on hands-on practice based on the following concepts: medical and surgical asepsis, physical hygiene, vital signs, oxygenation, nutrition, body mechanics, elimination, medication administration.Usually HeldWed 1:00pm–2:25pm, Thu 11:30am–12:55pm, Wed 3:00pm–4:25pm, Thu 10:00am–11:25am 