Recent SemestersWinter 2027, Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026Class Size40 studentsCredits2PrerequisiteEnglish 1A AND Mathematics 150 or 150H AND Psychology 116 with a minimum grade of C in all prerequisites Transfers ToCSUDescriptionIn this introductory course students will examine the professional nurse's role and responsibilities in healthcare settings. Students will study the Nursing Program's philosophy which encompasses conceptual nursing, Maslow's and Kalish's Hierarchy of Human Needs and Watson's Theory of Human Caring. The students will apply and evaluate the impact of the nursing process when researching care of the patient with biophysical health conditions under the four domains of patient, professional nursing, health and illness and the healthcare environment. Specific emphasis will be placed on application of the nursing process, critical thinking, therapeutic communication, academic writing, cultural, development, and diversity. (formerly Nursing 145) Back to Top | Print-Friendly Page (opens a new window) Facebook this Page (opens a new window) Tweet this Page (opens a new window) Add to Backpack (opens a new window) All catalogs © 2026 El Camino College. Powered by Modern Campus Catalog™ .Usually HeldTue 5:00pm–7:50pm, Tue 5:00pm–8:05pm, Tue Thu 10:30am–12:40pm, Tue Thu 12:00pm–3:20pm 