Nursing
18 courses · Solano Community College · 2025-2026 Catalog
Classes: Spring 2026
NURS 052 Pharmacology for Nursing
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- BIO 005 (Human Physiology)
- Transfers to
- CSU
A presentation of a firm theoretical foundation in nursing pharmacology. The course presents general principles, theories, and facts about medicinal agents. General characteristics of major classifications of medications are discussed. Specific information regarding action, dosage, side effects, adverse reactions and contraindications of selected medications within each classification is addressed. Practical information is presented on how the nursing process is integrated with pharmacology. Specific drug information is discussed in relation to assessment, client monitoring, interventions, client education, and evaluation of safe and effective drug therapy.
NURS 071A Foundations of Nursing
- Units
- 11
- Hours
- 7 hours lecture weekly, 12 hours lab weekly, 342 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- Admission to the Registered Nursing Program
- Corequisite
- NURS 071S (Nursing Skills Lab I) and NURS 071D (Nursing Dosage Calculations)
- Transfers to
- CSU
An introduction to the essential principles that shape safe, compassionate, and patient-centered nursing care for diverse populations across the lifespan. This course emphasizes applying fundamental nursing concepts, including the nursing process, clinical reasoning, and judgment to meet the needs of adult and geriatric patients undergoing medical-surgical interventions. Students will explore key nursing responsibilities, including legal and ethical considerations, quality improvement, communication, teamwork, and evidence-based practice. Core patient care concepts that serve as the foundation for the nursing program will be defined, focusing on select principles critical to patient outcomes. Through diverse clinical experiences, students will begin integrating ethical and legal responsibilities, quality improvement strategies, interdisciplinary collaboration, leadership, and pharmacological management, preparing them for professional nursing practice. Internet and PC computer access with Chrome web browser is required in order to utilize online NCLEX-style testing and to complete course materials utilizing Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat PDF documents and others.
NURS 071D Nursing Dosage Calculations
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture weekly, 36 contact hours total
- Corequisite
- NURS 071A (Foundations of Nursing) and NURS 071S (Nursing Skills Lab I)
- Transfers to
- CSU
Instruction in mathematical calculations providing the proficiency necessary for safe clinical practice. Medication therapies and dosage calculations for all routes of administration including oral, rectal, subcutaneous, parenteral, intravenous flow rates and infusion times, weight-based calculations and critical care infusions will be covered in addition to clinical reasoning demonstrated by interpretation of physician orders and reading medication labels.
NURS 071S Nursing Skills Lab I
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 3 hours lab weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Corequisite
- NURS 071A (Foundations of Nursing)
- Transfers to
- CSU
A presentation of the beginning psychomotor skills used in nursing practice for safe, patient care to a diverse patient population. The student will learn and practice the beginning psychomotor skills in preparation for application in the clinical setting. As the skills are learned, students will incorporate the concepts of communication, teamwork/collaboration, evidence-based practice, clinical reasoning, clinical judgement and the nursing process. Internet and PC computer access with Chrome web browser is required in order to utilize online NCLEX-style testing and to complete course materials utilizing Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat PDF documents and others.
NURS 072B Maternal/Newborn Nursing
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 1.5 hours lecture weekly, 4.5 hours lab weekly, 108 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- NURS 071S (Nursing Skills Lab I); NURS 071A (Foundations of Nursing)
- Corequisite
- NURS 072S (Nursing Skills Lab II)
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduction to the foundational principles of nursing care for mothers and newborns. This course provides an overview of the perinatal period, focusing on the physiological, psychological, and emotional needs of both the mother and infant. Students will learn essential nursing skills for assessing, planning, and delivering safe and effective care during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and the postpartum period. Emphasizing a patient-centered approach, the course includes the development of communication skills and critical thinking to support decision-making in various maternal and newborn health situations. Students will explore the role of the nurse in promoting wellness, preventing complications, and providing compassionate, culturally sensitive care. By the end of the course, students will be prepared to care for childbearing families in a variety of healthcare settings, using evidence-based practices to support optimal outcomes for both mothers and newborns. Internet and PC computer access with chrome web browser required in order to utilizes online NCLEX test preparation software, skills videos and to complete course materials utilizing word, excel and PDF documents.
NURS 072P Pediatric Nursing
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 1.5 hours lecture weekly, 4.5 hours lab weekly, 108 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- NURS 071A (Foundations of Nursing) and NURS 071S (Nursing Skills Lab I)
- Corequisite
- NURS 072S (Nursing Skills Lab II)
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduction to pediatric nursing principles, guiding students to apply the nursing process and basic clinical reasoning to provide safe and compassionate care for children with acute or chronic conditions. Through diverse hands-on clinical experiences, students will begin to develop and incorporate their skills in communication, teamwork, and understanding ethical and legal responsibilities in nursing practice. The course also introduces basic pharmacological concepts and evidence-based practices to ensure safe medication administration for pediatric patients. This course prepares students to care for children and families, providing foundational knowledge and skills for nursing practice in various healthcare settings. Internet and PC computer access with chrome web browser required in order to utilizes online NCLEX test preparation software, skills videos and to complete course materials utilizing word, excel and PDF documents.
NURS 072S Nursing Skills Lab II
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 3 hours lab weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- NURS 071S (Nursing Skills Lab I) and NURS 071A (Foundations of Nursing)
- Corequisite
- NURS 072B (Maternal/Newborn Nursing) and NURS 073B (Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing) and NURS 072P (Pediatric Nursing)
- Transfers to
- CSU
Previously learned psychomotor skills will be expanded and new skills added for more advanced care of patients in the clinical setting. As the skills are learned, students will incorporate the concepts of communication, teamwork/collaboration, evidence-based practice, clinical reasoning, clinical judgement and the nursing process. Internet and PC computer access with chrome web browser required in order to utilizes online NCLEX test preparation software, skills videos and to complete course materials utilizing word, excel and PDF documents.
NURS 073 Issues and Leadership in Health Care Today
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 2 hours lecture weekly, 36 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- NURSXX 072A (Medical/Surgical I and Geriatric Nursing) and NURS 072B (Maternal/Newborn Nursing) and NURS 072S (Nursing Skills Lab II)
- Transfers to
- CSU
Facilitates the nursing student's entry into the profession of nursing. Topics include current issues, trends and leadership theories in the registered nurse's scope of practice in an ever-changing health care delivery system. Included is the delineation of the major functions of professional nursing organizations, accountability in nursing practice (quality improvement and risk management), identification of socio-political factors as well as leadership and management issues influencing professional nursing practice and their nursing implications. Legal and ethical concepts and responsibilities related to registered nursing practice are further considered. This is a non-clinical course. Internet and PC computer access with chrome web browser required in order to utilizes online NCLEX test preparation software, skills videos and to complete course materials utilizing word, excel and PDF documents.
NURS 073A Medical/Surgical Nursing II
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 2.5 hours lecture weekly, 7.5 hours lab weekly, 160 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- NURS 072A (Medical/Surgical I and Geriatric Nursing) and NURS 072B (Maternal/Newborn Nursing) and NURS 072S (Nursing Skills Lab II)
- Corequisite
- NURS 073S (Nursing Skills Lab III)
- Transfers to
- CSU
A continued application of the concepts of nursing practice presented in the NURS 071 and NURS 072 series of courses and focuses on additional concepts for safe, humanistic, patient-centered care to a diverse patient population focusing on wellness of chronic conditions of patients requiring medical/surgical interventions. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in a variety of clinical settings with an emphasis on expanding the student’s ability to focus on the legal and ethical responsibilities of the nurse, caring, critical thinking/clinical reasoning, the nursing process, quality improvement, communication, teamwork/collaboration, and evidence-based nursing practice. Internet and PC computer access with chrome web browser required in order to utilizes online NCLEX test preparation software, skills videos and to complete course materials utilizing word, excel and PDF documents.
NURS 073B Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 2.5 hours lecture weekly, 7.5 hours lab weekly, 160 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- NURS 072A (Medical/Surgical I and Geriatric Nursing) and NURS 072B (Maternal/Newborn Nursing); NURS 072S (Nursing Skills Lab II)
- Corequisite
- NURS 073S (Nursing Skills Lab III)
- Transfers to
- CSU
A continued application of the concepts of nursing practice presented in the NURS 071 series and NURS 072 series of courses and focuses on additional concepts for safe, humanistic, patient-centered care to a diverse patient population focusing on acute and chronic conditions of patients requiring mental health interventions. The focus of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing is to provide students opportunities to evaluate and address the biopsychosocial needs of the psychiatric patient. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in a variety of clinical settings with an emphasis on expanding the student’s ability to focus on the legal and ethical responsibilities of the nurse, caring, critical thinking/clinical reasoning, the nursing process, quality improvement, communication, teamwork/collaboration, and evidence-based nursing practice. Internet and PC computer access with chrome web browser required in order to utilizes online NCLEX test preparation software, skills videos and to complete course materials utilizing word, excel and PDF documents.
NURS 073S Nursing Skills Lab III
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 3 hours lab weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- NURSXX 072A (Medical/Surgical I and Geriatric Nursing) and NURS 072B (Maternal/Newborn Nursing) and NURS 072S (Nursing Skills Lab II)
- Corequisite
- NURS 073A (Medical/Surgical Nursing II) and NURS 073B (Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing)
- Transfers to
- CSU
Builds on the content presented in NURS 071S-Nursing Skills Lab I and NURS 072S-Nursing Skills Lab II with a focus on developmentally and culturally appropriate therapeutic interventions in the care of patients with chronic medical and psychiatric conditions requiring medical/surgical and mental health interventions. Includes application of the concepts of caring, critical thinking, the nursing process, quality improvement, communication, teamwork/collaboration, and evidence-based nursing practice. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in the nursing skills lab and the simulation lab. Internet and PC computer access with chrome web browser required in order to utilizes online NCLEX test preparation software, skills videos and to complete course materials utilizing word, excel and PDF documents.
NURS 074A Medical/Surgical Nursing III
- Units
- 6
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 9 hours lab weekly, 216 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- NURS 073A (Medical/Surgical Nursing II) and NURS 073B (Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing) and NURS 073S (Nursing Skills Lab III)
- Corequisite
- NURS 074S (Nursing Skills Lab IV)
- Transfers to
- CSU
Application of the concepts of nursing practice previously introduced and focuses on additional concepts for safe, humanistic, patient-centered care to a diverse adult patient population focusing on wellness, and patients with acute, complex conditions requiring medical/surgical interventions in a variety of clinical settings. Internet and PC computer access with chrome web browser required in order to utilizes online NCLEX test preparation software, skills videos and to complete course materials utilizing word, excel and PDF documents.
NURS 074B Pediatric Nursing
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 2.5 hours lecture weekly, 7.5 hours lab weekly, 180 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- NURS 073A (Medical/Surgical Nursing II) and NURS 073B (Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing) and NURS 073S (Nursing Skills Lab III)
- Corequisite
- NURS 074S (Nursing Skills Lab IV)
- Transfers to
- CSU
Applies the concepts of nursing practice previously introduced focusing on additional concepts for safe, humanistic, patient-centered care to a diverse patient population focusing on wellness for a pediatric patient. NURS 074B also applies nursing concepts to the care of children in a variety of clinical settings. Internet and PC computer access with chrome web browser required in order to utilizes online NCLEX test preparation software, skills videos and to complete course materials utilizing word, excel and PDF documents.
NURS 074S Nursing Skills Lab IV
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 3 hours lab weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- NURS 073A (Medical/Surgical Nursing II) and NURS 073B (Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing) and NURS 073S (Nursing Skills Lab III); NURS 073 (Issues and Leadership in Health Care Today)
- Corequisite
- NURS 074A (Medical/Surgical Nursing III) and NURS 074B (Pediatric Nursing)
- Transfers to
- CSU
Builds on the content presented in NURS 071S-Nursing Skills Lab I, NURS 072S-Nursing Skills Lab II, and NURS 073S-Nursing Skills Lab III with a focus on developmentally and culturally appropriate therapeutic interventions in the care of patients with acute and chronic complex conditions requiring medical/surgical interventions and the care of children. Includes application of the concepts of caring, critical thinking, the nursing process, quality improvement, communication, teamwork/collaboration, and evidence-based nursing practice. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in the nursing skills lab and the simulation lab. Internet and PC computer access with chrome web browser required in order to utilizes online NCLEX test preparation software, skills videos and to complete course materials utilizing word, excel and PDF documents.
NURS 103 Certified Nursing Assistant
- Units
- 6.5
- Hours
- 4 hours lecture weekly, 8 hours lab weekly, 216 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- Students must be at least 16 years old
Prepares the student to function in the role of Certified Nursing Assistant in the acute care, long-term care, and home health settings.
NURS 104 Home Health Aide
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1.5 hours lecture weekly, 1.5 hours lab weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- NURS 103 (Certified Nursing Assistant) May enroll concurrently.
The home health aide course is an extension of the nursing assistant training. It is a didactic model that addresses the transition of skills from an institutional environment to the home setting. The course consists of nine modules, 20 hours classroom instruction including use of state curriculum, lectures, videos and discussion.
NURS 105 Acute Care Nursing Assisstant
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1.5 hours lecture weekly, 1.87 hours lab weekly, 60.66 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- NURS 103 (Certified Nursing Assistant)
CNA acute care courses focus on patients with acute illness or short-term illness or injury. These classes prepare current CNAs to work in an emergency room or other short-term care facility, assisting registered nurses (RNs) and other health care personnel. Students refine skills learned in the general or long-term care CNA courses, such as measuring vital signs. Certified nursing assistants in this class become skilled at observing patients for discomfort, pain and learning how to apply basic knowledge and skills to delivery quality patient care. The CNA acute care curriculum also covers anatomy and physiology, infection control and safety procedures in an acute care setting. This course is typically taken by current CNAs. It is commonly referred to as a CNA level 2 course.
NURS 111 Medical Terminology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 3 hours lecture weekly, 54 contact hours total
A study of the language of medicine developing a working knowledge of terms, word roots, and abbreviations related to structure and functioning of the systems of the body as they pertain to medical practice.