NURS 120 - Fundamentals of Nursing

    Recent Professors
    A. Ngo-Bigge, M. McCurdy, M. Grieshaber, P. Parmar, C. Bates, A. Rodriguez, L. Hoover
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    21 students
    Credits
    8
    Prerequisite
    Admission to the Registered Nursing Program.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Nursing 120 is the introductory nursing course. The focus is on the development of technical nursing skills and related theory as a basis for further nursing coursework. Nursing theory addresses assessment of persons and their environment in determining their state of health. The focus is on adult patients throughout the lifespan. Nursing care planning is introduced. Course content includes: the normal aging process, communication skills, physical assessment, and the nursing process. Scientific principles are used to support the nursing diagnosis. The nursing care of patients with disorders such as stroke, hypertension, heart failure, and COPD will be introduced. Concurrent clinical experience is in acute settings. This is a required course for the Nursing Program.(CSU)
    Usually Held
    Mon 7:30am–11:00am, Mon 12:00pm–5:50pm, Thu 8:00am–2:20pm, Tue 8:00am–2:20pm