BIOL 0021. Introduction to Plant Science
Units: 4
Also known as AGRI 156
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 1A
Hours: 108 (54 lecture, 54 laboratory)
Emphasizes structure, growth, physiology and reproduction of flowering plants and their responses to modifications and environment; including propagation, media, soil and plant nutrition. Explores the interrelationship of plant science with other life sciences and technology. Applies principles of plant science to agricultural systems. (CSU, UC)
BIOL 0021 - Introduction to Plant Science
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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Also known as AGRI 156 Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 1A Hours: 108 (54 lecture, 54 laboratory) Description: Emphasizes structure, growth, physiology and reproduction of flowering plants and their responses to modifications and environment; including propagation, media, soil and plant nutrition. Explores the interrelationship of plant science with other life sciences and technology. Applies principles of plant science to agricultural systems. (CSU, UC) Units 4 Lecture-Discussion Laboratory By Arrangement Contact Hours Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Course Content Outline Course Objectives Course Objectives Methods of Evaluation Reading Assignments Writing, Problem Solving or Performance Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Methods of Instruction Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.
NRSR 0021 - Nursing Fundamentals and Geriatric Nursing
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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Prerequisite: Completion of BIOL 4 or 8A/8B, 5 or 7A/7B, 6, NUTF 10, HDEV 1, PSYC 100, MATH A, and ENGL 1A with grades of "C" or better Hours: 396 (99 lecture, 297 laboratory) Description: Introduction to nursing with overview of its evolution, present trends and issues, legal and ethical aspects and the major concepts underlying today's practice. Theory and correlated clinical practice related to utilizing the nursing process based on Roy's Adaptation Model to provide direct care to stable adult and geriatric patients. Emphasis on basic human needs and promoting adaptive mechanisms for attaining and maintaining wellness. Students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to perform all basic nursing procedures. (letter grade only) (CSU) Units 11 Lecture-Discussion 99 Laboratory 297 By Arrangement Contact Hours 396 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Using the nursing process, describe variations in care planning for the adult and/or geriatric client. Perform and document a basic physical assessment to include variations for the adult and/or geriatric client. Communicate therapeutically with adult and/or geriatric patients. Apply interpersonal communication abilities to interact effectively with patients, families, groups, faculty and colleagues from diverse backgrounds. Apply basic principles of teaching and learning to convey information to patients and family members about the plan of care and medications. Perform as a member of the healthcare team when caring for adult and/or geriatric clients in the acute and long term care setting. Explain basic legal and ethical principles related to consumer rights and protection, and the Nursing Practice Act. Safely administer medications by oral, injection, and topical routes. Interact safely within the environment of care. Perform basic nursing care and procedures and correctly document the same. Course Content Outline 1. Overview of Nursing and health care: Nursing past, present and future 2. Health care delivery systems, nursing care delivery models 3. Pharmacology: Basic concepts and processes, administering medications and error prevention 4. Health history and physical assessment techniques: Nursing Data base 5. Assessment of eyes, ears, nose, mouth, and throat w/geriatric changes 6. Assessment of breast, thorax and lungs with geriatric changes 7. Assessment of the circulatory system abdomen with geriatric changes 8. Assessment of the neurologic system, with geriatric changes 9. Assessment of musculoskeletal system 10. Assessment and identification of skin abnormalities 11. Perspectives on care of stable adults, changing U.S. population and family care 12. Introduction of Roy's Adaptation Model, utilization of the nursing process, concept maps and care planning for the adult patient 13. Introduction of California Nurse Practice Act, scope of practice, critical thinking in nursing and problem solving 14. Care of the Aging Adult: General theories and principles 15. Legal and ethical principles of nursing 16. Introduction of performance improvement and quality management: Incident management and reporting, sentinel events, medication errors, national patient safety goals. 17. Communication and relationship development 18. Professional boundaries & nurse-patient relationship 19. Documentation and reporting 20. Care of the Aging Adult: Nutrition/Malnutrition 21. Stress and Coping 22. Wound healing, immobility, and pressure ulcers 23. Environmental safety assessment in hospital and home settings 24. Patient teaching 25. Promoting comfort/pain management: Opioids and NSAIDS 26. Care of the Aging Adult: Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease 27 Caring in nursing practice 28. Fluids & Electrolytes: Fluid and electrolyte balance (deficits and excess) 29. Care of the Aging Adult: Macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts, and hearing loss 30. Cultural Diversity 31. Care of the Aging Adult: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia 32. Care of the Aging Adult: Osteoporosis, Colles', humeral and hip fractures 33. Self-concept, sexuality, and spirituality 34. Sleep: Hypnotic and anti-anxiety drugs 35. End-of-life care Nursing skills learned and validated in this course: 1. Vital signs 2. Hygiene and bed making 3. Environmental and patient safety 4. Mobility: Effective body mechanics, patient transfers, positioning and range of motion 5. Heat and cold therapies 6. Infection control: Precautions, isolation, hand-washing 7. Dosage calculations 8. Administering oral and enteral medications 9. Administering and mixing of insulins 10. Administering subcutaneous, intradermal, and intramuscular medications 11. Administering topical, eye, and ear medications 12. Initial and continuous oxygen therapy 13. Incentive spirometry 14. Oral suctioning 15. Urinary catheter insertion and removal 16. Intravenous site assessment and removal of intravenous catheter 17. Application of restraints, restraint management in the acute setting 18. Head-to-toe physical assessment 19. Elimination: Bedpan placement, specimen collection and intake and output 20. DVT Prophylaxis: SCDs, TEDs, Compression wrap 21. Dressing changes: Clean and sterile 22. Care and management of external drainage devices (JP, Hemovac) Course Objectives Course Objectives Through classroom discussions, presentations, written assignments: Lecture Objectives: 1. Develop a basic understanding of the nursing process and describe variations in care planning for the adult and geriatric client. 2. Identify basic legal and ethical principles related to consumer rights and protection, and the Nursing Practice Act. 3. Incorporate knowledge of basic nursing concepts, sciences, and other pre-requisite support coursework into the care of adult and geriatric clients. Through skills laboratory and clinical activities: 1. Communicate safely with adult and geriatric patients. 2. Apply basic principles of teaching and learning to convey information to patients and family members about the plan of care and medications. 3. Perform as a member of the healthcare team when caring for adult and/or geriatric clients in the acute and long term care setting. 4. Perform and document a basic physical assessment to include variations for the geriatric client. Safely administer medications by oral, injection, and topical routes. 5. Interact safely within the environment of care. 6. Perform basic nursing care and procedures and correctly document the same. Methods of Evaluation Objective Examinations Problem Solving Examinations Projects Skill Demonstrations Reading Assignments 1. Read and explore the effect of the Healthy People initiative in today's nursing practice and in the future. Identify 10 indicators of the health of the U.S. population as evaluated by Health People 2020 2. Use chapter information to apply and discuss in class the nursing process when caring for patients with fluid and electrolyte imbalance. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Perform the following nursing skill in clinical after faculty skill validation in the skill laboratory setting- Research pharmacokinetic properties of medications to develop an understanding of the desired effect, side effects, and contraindications for each medication. Using patient simulation, prepare and administer oral medications, and/or topical skin preparations, and eye, ear, and nose drops in the skills lab for skill validation prior to administration in the clinical setting. Utilize the medication dispense cart in the skills lab to obtain and prepare patient medications. Document medication administered according to agency policy. 2. Weekly journaling: o Facilitate reflection about clinical experiences o Allow for expression of feelings o Develop critical thinking o Improve written communication skills o Promote self-directed learning o Increase self-confidence o Validate assumptions and ideas o Promote a trusting relationship between student and clinical instructor Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) 1. Patient education teaching project to be performed during post clinical. After week 8 of theory, the student will choose a medical or surgical topic to develop patient education teaching plan using evidence-based research to present in post clinical conference to the clinical group. Grading based upon grading rubric. 2. Additional patient assessment will be performed as needed to determine rationale and effectiveness of medications. Methods of Instruction Laboratory Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course. Books for drug reference, lab test reference, and medical dictionary, are also required and published in the course syllabus. Supplies for skills laboratory are also required. Students must also purchase Kaplan online and practice tests for independent practice and preparation for clinical skills and review of theoretical course content.
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