Recent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025Class Size10–12 studentsCredits1.5PrerequisiteADN 133, ADN 133L, ADN 134, ADN 134L, ADN 135, ADN 135L Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course focuses on mental health concepts across the lifespan, and which inform the provision of safe and effective nursing care. Emphasis is placed on concepts including coping and stress tolerance, emotion, cognitive function, and maladaptive behavior. Students apply concepts in seminar, lab, and/or clinical settings, and can put concepts into practice upon completing the course. The California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) requires that students must be enrolled in ADN 230 and ADN 230L at the same time and pass both courses together: the courses cannot be taken individually for credit. This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only.Usually HeldWed 6:30am–2:00pm, Sat 6:30am–1:55pm, Tue 2:30pm–4:35pm, Wed 3:15pm–5:20pm