The Associate Degree Nursing Program may be completed by the Licensed Vocational Nurse in one year. It is designed to prepare students for employment as a Registered Nurse, providing direct care to patients. Graduates receive an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing. The California State Board of Registered Nursing approves the program. Students who complete the curriculum are qualified to take the examination leading to licensure as a Registered Nurse.
Please contact the Student Success Team for this program if you have any questions.Course | Units | Typically Offered |
1st Semester | ||
Select one: PSY 101 / PSY 101H (RHC GE 6)M | 3.0 | |
PSY 101 - Introductory Psychology (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This course is designed as a general introduction to psychology for psychology majors, those with an interest in psychology, or anyone with a desire to further their understanding of human behavior. It provides an overview of the field of psychology, introducing students to the research methods used to advance the science of psychology and the various areas that comprise this diverse discipline. Research and theories are presented, discussed, and evaluated. Topics covered include biological psychology, sensation and perception, lifespan development, learning, memory, motivation and emotion, cognition, personality, psychopathology and social psychology. PSY 101H - Introductory Psychology Honors (3.0 units) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 This course is designed as a general introduction to psychology for psychology majors, those with an interest in psychology, or anyone with a desire to further their understanding of human behavior. It provides an overview of the field of psychology, introducing students to the research methods used to advance the science of psychology and the various areas that comprise this diverse discipline. Research and theories are presented, discussed, and evaluated. Topics covered include biological psychology, sensation and perception, lifespan development, learning, memory, motivation and emotion, cognition, personality, psychopathology and social psychology. This course is intended for those who meet Honors Program requirements. | ||
Select one: SOC 101 / SOC 101H M | 3.0 | |
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and be able to read college-level texts. This course is designed for students with an interest in the discipline of sociology, or anyone who wants to further their understanding of human group behavior and the organization of society. Using several theoretical points of view, students study and analyze the organization of social life; problems of inequality, including age, sex, race and ethnicity, social class, and lifestyle; the basic social institutions of family, religion, and economics; and global issues related to technology, social movements, and social change. SOC 101H - Introduction to Sociology Honors (3.0 units) Prerequisite: Enrollment is restricted to those who meet Honors Program requirements (minimum GPA of 3.0);completion of ENGL 101 and be able to read college-level texts. This course is designed for students with an interest in the discipline of sociology, or anyone who wants to further their understanding of human group behavior and the organization of society. Using several theoretical points of view, students study and analyze the organization of social life; problems of inequality, including age, sex, race and ethnicity, social class, and lifestyle;the basic social institutions of family, religion, and economics; and global issues related to technology, social movements, and social change. This course is intended for students eligible for the Honors Program. | ||
Select one: MATH 130 / MATH 130H / PSY 190 (RHC GE 2)GE | 4.0 | |
Notes: While the above course(s) are recommended, students may take any of the following courses to fulfill this requirement: FIN 101, MATH 060, MATH 062, MATH 070, MATH 073, MATH 130/H, MATH 140, MATH 150, MATH 160, MATH 170, MATH 175, MATH 180, MATH 190/H, PSY 190. MATH 130 - Statistics (4.0 units) Prerequisite:Enrollment requires appropriate placement (based on high school GPA and/or other measures), or completion of a pre-statistics or an intermediate algebra course. This course is designed for students majoring in business, social sciences, and life sciences. This course provides an overview of descriptive and inferential statistics. Students learn to read, interpret, and present data in a well-organized way via a study of frequency distributions, graphs, measures of central tendency and variability, correlation, and linear regression. While discussing inferential statistics, students learn to make generalizations about populations, including probability, sampling techniques, confidence intervals, and hypothesis tests. MATH 130H - Statistics Honors (4.0 units) Prerequisite:Enrollment requires appropriate placement (based on high school GPA and/or other measures), or completion of a pre-statistics or an intermediate algebra course. ENGL 101 This course is designed for students majoring in business, social sciences, and life sciences. This course provides an overview of descriptive and inferential statistics. Students learn to read, interpret, and present data in a well-organized way via a study of frequency distributions, graphs, measures of central tendency and variability, correlation, and linear regression. While discussing inferential statistics, students learn to make generalizations about populations, including probability, sampling techniques, confidence intervals, and hypothesis tests. This course is intended for students who meet Honors Program requirements. PSY 190 - Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (4.0 units) Prerequisite:Enrollment requires appropriate placement (based on high school GPA and/or other measures), or completion of a pre-statistics or an intermediate algebra course. This course provides an overview of the types of statistics that are important in the behavioral sciences. It is designed to teach students majoring in psychology, sociology, political science, and anthropology how to present and interpret experimental data. The course focuses on hypothesis testing and the statistics used to analyze assumptions, with topics including basic probability, measures of central tendency, measures of variance, sampling, and inferential statistics. | ||
RHC GE 7a - Fine ArtsGE | 3.0 | |
Note: All honors courses have a prerequisite. Select one: | ||
RHC GE 3 - Physical EducationGE | 1.0 | |
Select one: KINA or DANC activity course. | ||
Total Semester Units: | 14.0 | |
2nd Semester | ||
ENGL 101 - College Composition and ResearchM | 3.5 | |
ENGL 101 - College Composition and Research (3.5 units) Prerequisite:Enrollment requires appropriate placement (based on high school GPA and/or other measures), or eligibility for college composition. This composition course enables students to generate logical, coherent essays that incorporate sources necessary for academic and professional success. Students become proficient in researching, evaluating, and incorporating sources, and in learning critical reading and thinking skills through expository and persuasive reading selections before applying these skills to creating original documented essays. The writing workshop component of the course is designed to assist students with improving and refining their writing and language skills: Students complete writing workshop activities that enhance their ability to compose logical, well-supported arguments that exhibit grammatical fluency and correct citation styles. Students meet with composition instructors through individual or small group conferences that address students’ specific writing concerns. This course is designed for students who wish to fulfill the General Education requirement for Written Communication. | ||
Select one: SPCH 101 / SPCH 101H (RHC GE 8b)M | 3.0 | |
SPCH 101 - Public Speaking (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and be able to read college-level texts. This introductory course is designed to prepare students to be effective oral communicators in all aspects of public presentations, including design and delivery of a public speech. The course is appropriate for all students interested in developing their public speaking knowledge and skills, such as speech communications and languages majors, future teachers, and future business leaders. SPCH 101H - Public Speaking Honors (3.0 units) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 This introductory course is designed to prepare students to be effective oral communicators in all aspects of public presentations, including design and delivery of a public speech. The course is appropriate for all students interested in developing their public speaking knowledge and skills, such as speech communications and languages majors, future teachers, and future business leaders. This course is designed for students eligible for the Honors Program. | ||
CHEM 110 - Chemistry for Allied Health MajorsGE | 5.0 | |
CHEM 110 - Chemistry for Allied Health Majors (5.0 units) Prerequisite:Enrollment requires appropriate placement (based on high school GPA and/or other measures), or completion of an elementary algebra or pre-statistics course. This introductory course takes up the fundamental concepts of general, organic, and biological chemistry. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between chemistry and the health/medical sciences, so the course is especially appropriate for students who intend to pursue a career in nursing and other health-related professions, including kinesiology and psychology. Weekly laboratory activities require students to empirically verify concepts presented in lectures. No previous background in chemistry is required or expected of students enrolling in this course. | ||
RHC GE 3 - Physical EducationGE | 1.0 | |
Select one: KINA or DANC activity course. | ||
Total Semester Units: | 12.5 | |
3rd Semester | ||
BIOL 125 - Human AnatomyM | 4.0 | |
BIOL 125 - Human Anatomy (4.0 units) Advisory:BIOL 101, BIOL 105 This course is primarily a systems approach to mastering the anatomical structures of the human body. The study of each body system includes structural specializations and functions at a microscopic and macroscopic level, emphasizing the interdependence of form and function. Additional topics include methods of anatomical study, human genetics, and embryonic development. This course is intended for pre-health students specifically preparing to enter careers in the health sciences. | ||
RHC GE 4 - American InstitutionsGE | 3.0 | |
Note: All honors courses have a prerequisite. Select one: | ||
RHC GE 7b - HumanitiesGE | 3.0† | |
Notes: Select one: | ||
Total Semester Units: | 10.0† | |
4th Semester | ||
BIOL 222 - MicrobiologyM | 5.0 | |
BIOL 222 - Microbiology (5.0 units) Prerequisite: CHEM 110 This course encompasses the biology of microorganisms with an emphasis on the role of bacteria and viruses on human health and disease. Other topics include resistance and immunity to disease, basic biological principles, microbial genetics and physiology, the harmful and useful aspects of microorganisms in nature, medicine, and industry. Laboratory exercises emphasize sterile culture techniques and the detection, isolation, and identification of microorganisms. This course is intended for students preparing to enter careers in the health sciences. | ||
BIOL 226 - Human PhysiologyM | 4.0 | |
BIOL 226 - Human Physiology (4.0 units) Prerequisite: BIOL 125 and CHEM 110 This course is a general introduction to the function and regulation of human body systems. Physiological integration of the systems to maintain homeostasis and the significance of biochemistry is emphasized throughout the course. Course content includes neural and hormonal homeostatic control mechanisms, as well as the musculoskeletal, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, immune, and endocrine systems. Laboratory exercises allow students to gather physiological data and draw conclusions about how physiological mechanisms are regulated. This course is intended for students preparing to enter careers in the health sciences. | ||
Total Semester Units: | 9.0 | |
5th Semester | ||
ADN 075 - LVN Transition into the Associate Degree Nursing ProgramM | 2.5 | |
ADN 075 - LVN Transition into the Associate Degree Nursing Program (2.5 units) Prerequisite: Acceptance into Nursing Program and Current LVN License This short-term course provides an overview of the Associate Degree Nursing Program. The focus is on successful learning strategies and the development of critical thinking skills. An overview of the systems developmental stress model is included as a framework for the nursing process and the Associate Degree Nursing curriculum. Also included is an in-depth study of the nursing process including physical assessment, nursing diagnosis, interventions and evaluations. The nursing skills required for physical assessment and basic patient care will be presented. This course is open to all career ladder LVN and 30-unit option students entering the second year of the Associate Degree Nursing Program. | ||
Total Semester Units: | 2.5 | |
6th Semester | ||
ADN 250 - Advanced PharmacologyM | 1.0 | |
ADN 250 - Advanced Pharmacology (1.0 units) Prerequisite: ADN 155 and ADN 156 (for generic ADN students); ADN 075 (for LVN to ADN students) This is an advanced pharmacology course that focuses on the skills and study of medications used for neurological, psychiatric, and medical-surgical concepts. The course emphasis is on advanced techniques and computations used in the administration of medications utilizing the nursing process and the Systems Developmental Stress Model, as well as the special nursing considerations that pertain to the safe administration of medication. Study of this course allows the Associate Degree Nursing student to continue to safely administer medications to patients. | ||
ADN 251 - Medical/Surgical Nursing IIM | 2.0 | |
ADN 251 - Medical/Surgical Nursing II (2.0 units) Prerequisite: ADN 155 and ADN 156 (for generic ADN students); ADN 155L and ADN 156L both (for generic ADN students); ADN 075 (for LVN to ADN students) This course focuses on the aging process as it relates to normal aging and related changing biological, interpersonal, and intrapersonal needs. It also focuses on the application of the nursing process in caring for patients with disturbances in perception, coordination, and mobility. The pathophysiology of disease processes as well as medical and nursing interventions and rehabilitative approaches to restoring and maintaining optimum health are discussed. This course is designed for students in the Associate Degree Nursing program. The Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) requires that ADN 251 students must be concurrently enrolled in ADN 251L, and pass both courses together: ADN 251 and ADN 251L cannot be taken individually for credit. | ||
ADN 251L - Medical/Surgical Nursing II LabM | 2.5 | |
ADN 251L - Medical/Surgical Nursing II Lab (2.5 units) Prerequisite: ADN 155 and ADN 156 (for generic ADN students) ADN 155L and ADN 156L(for generic ADN students); ADN 075 (for LVN to ADN students) This course focuses on the aging process as it relates to normal aging and changing biological, interpersonal, and intrapersonal needs. The course also focuses on the application of the nursing process in caring for patients with disturbances in perception, coordination, and mobility. Discussion includes the pathophysiology of disease processes, as well as medical and nursing interventions and rehabilitative approaches to restoring and maintaining optimum health. This course is designed for students in the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program. The Board of Registered Nursing requires that students be enrolled concurrently in ADN251 and ADN251L, and pass both courses together. The courses cannot be taken individually for credit. | ||
ADN 252 - Psychiatric/Mental Health NursingM | 2.0 | |
ADN 252 - Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing (2.0 units) Prerequisite: ADN 155, ADN 155L and ADN 156, ADN 156L; OR ADN 075 and active California Vocational Nursing License This course focuses on application of the nursing process as a problem solving approach to assessment, problem identification and intervention for patients with psychiatric and mental health problems. Basic concepts related to biological, intrapersonal and interpersonal factors in mental health and mental illness are discussed. This course is designed for students in the Associate Degree Nursing Program. The Board of Registered Nursing requires that students must be concurrently enrolled in both ADN 252 and ADN 252L, and pass both courses together. They cannot be taken individually for credit. | ||
ADN 252L - Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing LabM | 1.5 | |
ADN 252L - Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Lab (1.5 units) Prerequisite: ADN 155, ADN 155L and ADN 156, ADN 156L; OR ADN 075 and active California Vocational Nursing License This course focuses on application of the nursing process as a problem solving approach to assessment, problem identification and intervention for patients with psychiatric and mental health problems. Basic concepts related to biological, intrapersonal and interpersonal factors in mental health and mental illness are discussed. This course is designed for students in the Associate Degree Nursing Program. The Board of Registered Nursing requires that students must be concurrently enrolled in both ADN 252 and ADN 252L, and pass both courses together. They cannot be taken individually for credit. | ||
Total Semester Units: | 9.0 | |
7th Semester | ||
ADN 253 - Medical/Surgical Nursing IIIM | 2.0 | |
ADN 253 - Medical/Surgical Nursing III (2.0 units) Prerequisite: ADN 250, ADN 251, ADN 251L, ADN 252 and ADN 252L This course focuses on the nursing process with patients requiring complex nursing care. The course emphasizes approaches to handling generalized emergencies, immunologic problems, and oncologic problems. The course integrates all past nursing theory to assist the nursing student with advanced nursing concepts. This course is designed for students in the Associate Degree Nursing Program. The Board of Registered Nursing requires that students must be concurrently enrolled in both ADN 253 and ADN 253L, and pass both courses together. They cannot be taken individually for credit. | ||
ADN 253L - Medical/Surgical Nursing III LabM | 3.0 | |
ADN 253L - Medical/Surgical Nursing III Lab (3.0 units) Prerequisite: ADN 250, ADN 251, ADN 251L, ADN 252, and ADN 252L This course focuses on the nursing process with patients requiring complex nursing care. The course emphasizes generalized emergencies, immunologic problems, and oncologic problems. The course integrates all past nursing theory to assist the nursing student with advanced nursing concepts. The students will apply the theoretical concepts in the clinical setting. This course is designed for students in the Associate Degree Nursing Program. The Board of Registered Nursing requires that students must be concurrently enrolled in both ADN253 and ADN253L, and pass both courses together. They cannot be taken individually for credit. This course is offered on a pass/no pass basis. | ||
ADN 254 - Leadership and Management in NursingM | 1.5 | |
ADN 254 - Leadership and Management in Nursing (1.5 units) Prerequisite: ADN 253 and ADN 253L This course focuses on principles of leadership and management as well as current trends in nursing practice. Discussion includes the legal and ethical responsibilities of the professional nurse, and the specific skills and attributes students need as they transition to nursing practice as a member of a team. Methods to maintain professional competence and advancement in the profession are explored. This course is designed for students in the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program. The Board of Registered Nursing requires that students be enrolled concurrently in ADN254 and ADN254L, and pass both courses together. The courses cannot be taken individually for credit. | ||
ADN 254L - Leadership and Management in Nursing LabM | 2.5 | |
ADN 254L - Leadership and Management in Nursing Lab (2.5 units) Prerequisite: ADN 253 and ADN 253L This course focuses on the application of the theories and principles of leadership and management. Students will apply theory content while working in a clinical preceptorship, providing care under the guidance of an RN preceptor. The Board of Registered Nursing requires that students be enrolled concurrently in ADN 254 and ADN 254L, and pass both courses together. The courses cannot be taken individually for credit. | ||
Total Semester Units: | 9.0 | |
Total Units for Nursing - LVN to ADN AS program | 66.0† | |
AP exams and courses taken outside of Rio Hondo College may fulfill general education and/or major requirements. Please check with a counselor. |
† | Some classes may have higher units |
M | Major course; course may also meet a general education requirement |
GE | General Education course |
EL | Elective Course |
Course | Units | Typically Offered |
1st Semester | ||
Select one: PSY 101 / PSY 101H (CSU GE D)M | 3.0 | |
PSY 101 - Introductory Psychology (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This course is designed as a general introduction to psychology for psychology majors, those with an interest in psychology, or anyone with a desire to further their understanding of human behavior. It provides an overview of the field of psychology, introducing students to the research methods used to advance the science of psychology and the various areas that comprise this diverse discipline. Research and theories are presented, discussed, and evaluated. Topics covered include biological psychology, sensation and perception, lifespan development, learning, memory, motivation and emotion, cognition, personality, psychopathology and social psychology. PSY 101H - Introductory Psychology Honors (3.0 units) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 This course is designed as a general introduction to psychology for psychology majors, those with an interest in psychology, or anyone with a desire to further their understanding of human behavior. It provides an overview of the field of psychology, introducing students to the research methods used to advance the science of psychology and the various areas that comprise this diverse discipline. Research and theories are presented, discussed, and evaluated. Topics covered include biological psychology, sensation and perception, lifespan development, learning, memory, motivation and emotion, cognition, personality, psychopathology and social psychology. This course is intended for those who meet Honors Program requirements. | ||
Select one: SOC 101 / SOC 101H (CSU GE D)M | 3.0 | |
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and be able to read college-level texts. This course is designed for students with an interest in the discipline of sociology, or anyone who wants to further their understanding of human group behavior and the organization of society. Using several theoretical points of view, students study and analyze the organization of social life; problems of inequality, including age, sex, race and ethnicity, social class, and lifestyle; the basic social institutions of family, religion, and economics; and global issues related to technology, social movements, and social change. SOC 101H - Introduction to Sociology Honors (3.0 units) Prerequisite: Enrollment is restricted to those who meet Honors Program requirements (minimum GPA of 3.0);completion of ENGL 101 and be able to read college-level texts. This course is designed for students with an interest in the discipline of sociology, or anyone who wants to further their understanding of human group behavior and the organization of society. Using several theoretical points of view, students study and analyze the organization of social life; problems of inequality, including age, sex, race and ethnicity, social class, and lifestyle;the basic social institutions of family, religion, and economics; and global issues related to technology, social movements, and social change. This course is intended for students eligible for the Honors Program. | ||
Select one: MATH 130 / MATH 130H / PSY 190 (CSU GE B4) GE | 4.0 | |
Notes: While the above course(s) are recommended, students may take any of the following courses to fulfill this requirement: FIN 101, MATH 130/H, MATH 140, MATH 150, MATH 160, MATH 170, MATH 175, MATH 180, MATH 190/H, PSY 190. MATH 130 - Statistics (4.0 units) Prerequisite:Enrollment requires appropriate placement (based on high school GPA and/or other measures), or completion of a pre-statistics or an intermediate algebra course. This course is designed for students majoring in business, social sciences, and life sciences. This course provides an overview of descriptive and inferential statistics. Students learn to read, interpret, and present data in a well-organized way via a study of frequency distributions, graphs, measures of central tendency and variability, correlation, and linear regression. While discussing inferential statistics, students learn to make generalizations about populations, including probability, sampling techniques, confidence intervals, and hypothesis tests. MATH 130H - Statistics Honors (4.0 units) Prerequisite:Enrollment requires appropriate placement (based on high school GPA and/or other measures), or completion of a pre-statistics or an intermediate algebra course. ENGL 101 This course is designed for students majoring in business, social sciences, and life sciences. This course provides an overview of descriptive and inferential statistics. Students learn to read, interpret, and present data in a well-organized way via a study of frequency distributions, graphs, measures of central tendency and variability, correlation, and linear regression. While discussing inferential statistics, students learn to make generalizations about populations, including probability, sampling techniques, confidence intervals, and hypothesis tests. This course is intended for students who meet Honors Program requirements. PSY 190 - Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (4.0 units) Prerequisite:Enrollment requires appropriate placement (based on high school GPA and/or other measures), or completion of a pre-statistics or an intermediate algebra course. This course provides an overview of the types of statistics that are important in the behavioral sciences. It is designed to teach students majoring in psychology, sociology, political science, and anthropology how to present and interpret experimental data. The course focuses on hypothesis testing and the statistics used to analyze assumptions, with topics including basic probability, measures of central tendency, measures of variance, sampling, and inferential statistics. | ||
CSU GE C1 - ArtsGE | 3.0† | |
Notes: Select one: | ||
Total Semester Units: | 13.0† | |
2nd Semester | ||
ENGL 101 - College Composition and ResearchM | 3.5 | |
ENGL 101 - College Composition and Research (3.5 units) Prerequisite:Enrollment requires appropriate placement (based on high school GPA and/or other measures), or eligibility for college composition. This composition course enables students to generate logical, coherent essays that incorporate sources necessary for academic and professional success. Students become proficient in researching, evaluating, and incorporating sources, and in learning critical reading and thinking skills through expository and persuasive reading selections before applying these skills to creating original documented essays. The writing workshop component of the course is designed to assist students with improving and refining their writing and language skills: Students complete writing workshop activities that enhance their ability to compose logical, well-supported arguments that exhibit grammatical fluency and correct citation styles. Students meet with composition instructors through individual or small group conferences that address students’ specific writing concerns. This course is designed for students who wish to fulfill the General Education requirement for Written Communication. | ||
Select one: SPCH 101 / SPCH 101H (CSU GE A1)M | 3.0 | |
SPCH 101 - Public Speaking (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and be able to read college-level texts. This introductory course is designed to prepare students to be effective oral communicators in all aspects of public presentations, including design and delivery of a public speech. The course is appropriate for all students interested in developing their public speaking knowledge and skills, such as speech communications and languages majors, future teachers, and future business leaders. SPCH 101H - Public Speaking Honors (3.0 units) Prerequisite: ENGL 101 This introductory course is designed to prepare students to be effective oral communicators in all aspects of public presentations, including design and delivery of a public speech. The course is appropriate for all students interested in developing their public speaking knowledge and skills, such as speech communications and languages majors, future teachers, and future business leaders. This course is designed for students eligible for the Honors Program. | ||
CHEM 110 - Chemistry for Allied Health Majors (CSU GE B1 and B3)GE | 5.0 | |
CHEM 110 - Chemistry for Allied Health Majors (5.0 units) Prerequisite:Enrollment requires appropriate placement (based on high school GPA and/or other measures), or completion of an elementary algebra or pre-statistics course. This introductory course takes up the fundamental concepts of general, organic, and biological chemistry. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between chemistry and the health/medical sciences, so the course is especially appropriate for students who intend to pursue a career in nursing and other health-related professions, including kinesiology and psychology. Weekly laboratory activities require students to empirically verify concepts presented in lectures. No previous background in chemistry is required or expected of students enrolling in this course. | ||
CSU GE E - Lifelong Learning/Self DevelopmentGE | 3.0 | |
Select one: | ||
Total Semester Units: | 14.5 | |
Summer 1 | ||
CSU GE A3 - Critical ThinkingGE | 3.0† | |
Notes: Select one: | ||
Total Semester Units: | 3.0† | |
3rd Semester | ||
BIOL 125 - Human AnatomyM | 4.0 | |
BIOL 125 - Human Anatomy (4.0 units) Advisory:BIOL 101, BIOL 105 This course is primarily a systems approach to mastering the anatomical structures of the human body. The study of each body system includes structural specializations and functions at a microscopic and macroscopic level, emphasizing the interdependence of form and function. Additional topics include methods of anatomical study, human genetics, and embryonic development. This course is intended for pre-health students specifically preparing to enter careers in the health sciences. | ||
US HISTORY (CSU GE C2) GE | 3.0 | |
Note: All honors courses have a prerequisite. All CSU campuses have a graduation requirement in American Institutions. Students may choose one of the following US History courses to partially fulfill this requirement: HIST 143, 143H, 144, 144H, 156, 157, 158, 159, 159H, 170. | ||
CSU GE C1 or C2 - Arts or HumanitiesGE | 3.0† | |
Notes: Arts Humanities | ||
CSU GE F - Ethnic StudiesGE | 3.0 | |
Notes: Select one: | ||
Total Semester Units: | 13.0† | |
4th Semester | ||
BIOL 222 - MicrobiologyM | 5.0 | |
BIOL 222 - Microbiology (5.0 units) Prerequisite: CHEM 110 This course encompasses the biology of microorganisms with an emphasis on the role of bacteria and viruses on human health and disease. Other topics include resistance and immunity to disease, basic biological principles, microbial genetics and physiology, the harmful and useful aspects of microorganisms in nature, medicine, and industry. Laboratory exercises emphasize sterile culture techniques and the detection, isolation, and identification of microorganisms. This course is intended for students preparing to enter careers in the health sciences. | ||
BIOL 226 - Human Physiology (CSU GE B2)M | 4.0 | |
BIOL 226 - Human Physiology (4.0 units) Prerequisite: BIOL 125 and CHEM 110 This course is a general introduction to the function and regulation of human body systems. Physiological integration of the systems to maintain homeostasis and the significance of biochemistry is emphasized throughout the course. Course content includes neural and hormonal homeostatic control mechanisms, as well as the musculoskeletal, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, immune, and endocrine systems. Laboratory exercises allow students to gather physiological data and draw conclusions about how physiological mechanisms are regulated. This course is intended for students preparing to enter careers in the health sciences. | ||
Total Semester Units: | 9.0 | |
5th Semester | ||
ADN 075 - LVN Transition into the Associate Degree Nursing ProgramM | 2.5 | |
ADN 075 - LVN Transition into the Associate Degree Nursing Program (2.5 units) Prerequisite: Acceptance into Nursing Program and Current LVN License This short-term course provides an overview of the Associate Degree Nursing Program. The focus is on successful learning strategies and the development of critical thinking skills. An overview of the systems developmental stress model is included as a framework for the nursing process and the Associate Degree Nursing curriculum. Also included is an in-depth study of the nursing process including physical assessment, nursing diagnosis, interventions and evaluations. The nursing skills required for physical assessment and basic patient care will be presented. This course is open to all career ladder LVN and 30-unit option students entering the second year of the Associate Degree Nursing Program. | ||
Total Semester Units: | 2.5 | |
6th Semester | ||
ADN 250 - Advanced PharmacologyM | 1.0 | |
ADN 250 - Advanced Pharmacology (1.0 units) Prerequisite: ADN 155 and ADN 156 (for generic ADN students); ADN 075 (for LVN to ADN students) This is an advanced pharmacology course that focuses on the skills and study of medications used for neurological, psychiatric, and medical-surgical concepts. The course emphasis is on advanced techniques and computations used in the administration of medications utilizing the nursing process and the Systems Developmental Stress Model, as well as the special nursing considerations that pertain to the safe administration of medication. Study of this course allows the Associate Degree Nursing student to continue to safely administer medications to patients. | ||
ADN 251 - Medical/Surgical Nursing IIM | 2.0 | |
ADN 251 - Medical/Surgical Nursing II (2.0 units) Prerequisite: ADN 155 and ADN 156 (for generic ADN students); ADN 155L and ADN 156L both (for generic ADN students); ADN 075 (for LVN to ADN students) This course focuses on the aging process as it relates to normal aging and related changing biological, interpersonal, and intrapersonal needs. It also focuses on the application of the nursing process in caring for patients with disturbances in perception, coordination, and mobility. The pathophysiology of disease processes as well as medical and nursing interventions and rehabilitative approaches to restoring and maintaining optimum health are discussed. This course is designed for students in the Associate Degree Nursing program. The Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) requires that ADN 251 students must be concurrently enrolled in ADN 251L, and pass both courses together: ADN 251 and ADN 251L cannot be taken individually for credit. | ||
ADN 251L - Medical/Surgical Nursing II LabM | 2.5 | |
ADN 251L - Medical/Surgical Nursing II Lab (2.5 units) Prerequisite: ADN 155 and ADN 156 (for generic ADN students) ADN 155L and ADN 156L(for generic ADN students); ADN 075 (for LVN to ADN students) This course focuses on the aging process as it relates to normal aging and changing biological, interpersonal, and intrapersonal needs. The course also focuses on the application of the nursing process in caring for patients with disturbances in perception, coordination, and mobility. Discussion includes the pathophysiology of disease processes, as well as medical and nursing interventions and rehabilitative approaches to restoring and maintaining optimum health. This course is designed for students in the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program. The Board of Registered Nursing requires that students be enrolled concurrently in ADN251 and ADN251L, and pass both courses together. The courses cannot be taken individually for credit. | ||
ADN 252 - Psychiatric/Mental Health NursingM | 2.0 | |
ADN 252 - Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing (2.0 units) Prerequisite: ADN 155, ADN 155L and ADN 156, ADN 156L; OR ADN 075 and active California Vocational Nursing License This course focuses on application of the nursing process as a problem solving approach to assessment, problem identification and intervention for patients with psychiatric and mental health problems. Basic concepts related to biological, intrapersonal and interpersonal factors in mental health and mental illness are discussed. This course is designed for students in the Associate Degree Nursing Program. The Board of Registered Nursing requires that students must be concurrently enrolled in both ADN 252 and ADN 252L, and pass both courses together. They cannot be taken individually for credit. | ||
ADN 252L - Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing LabM | 1.5 | |
ADN 252L - Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Lab (1.5 units) Prerequisite: ADN 155, ADN 155L and ADN 156, ADN 156L; OR ADN 075 and active California Vocational Nursing License This course focuses on application of the nursing process as a problem solving approach to assessment, problem identification and intervention for patients with psychiatric and mental health problems. Basic concepts related to biological, intrapersonal and interpersonal factors in mental health and mental illness are discussed. This course is designed for students in the Associate Degree Nursing Program. The Board of Registered Nursing requires that students must be concurrently enrolled in both ADN 252 and ADN 252L, and pass both courses together. They cannot be taken individually for credit. | ||
Total Semester Units: | 9.0 | |
7th Semester | ||
ADN 253 - Medical/Surgical Nursing IIIM | 2.0 | |
ADN 253 - Medical/Surgical Nursing III (2.0 units) Prerequisite: ADN 250, ADN 251, ADN 251L, ADN 252 and ADN 252L This course focuses on the nursing process with patients requiring complex nursing care. The course emphasizes approaches to handling generalized emergencies, immunologic problems, and oncologic problems. The course integrates all past nursing theory to assist the nursing student with advanced nursing concepts. This course is designed for students in the Associate Degree Nursing Program. The Board of Registered Nursing requires that students must be concurrently enrolled in both ADN 253 and ADN 253L, and pass both courses together. They cannot be taken individually for credit. | ||
ADN 253L - Medical/Surgical Nursing III LabM | 3.0 | |
ADN 253L - Medical/Surgical Nursing III Lab (3.0 units) Prerequisite: ADN 250, ADN 251, ADN 251L, ADN 252, and ADN 252L This course focuses on the nursing process with patients requiring complex nursing care. The course emphasizes generalized emergencies, immunologic problems, and oncologic problems. The course integrates all past nursing theory to assist the nursing student with advanced nursing concepts. The students will apply the theoretical concepts in the clinical setting. This course is designed for students in the Associate Degree Nursing Program. The Board of Registered Nursing requires that students must be concurrently enrolled in both ADN253 and ADN253L, and pass both courses together. They cannot be taken individually for credit. This course is offered on a pass/no pass basis. | ||
ADN 254 - Leadership and Management in NursingM | 1.5 | |
ADN 254 - Leadership and Management in Nursing (1.5 units) Prerequisite: ADN 253 and ADN 253L This course focuses on principles of leadership and management as well as current trends in nursing practice. Discussion includes the legal and ethical responsibilities of the professional nurse, and the specific skills and attributes students need as they transition to nursing practice as a member of a team. Methods to maintain professional competence and advancement in the profession are explored. This course is designed for students in the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program. The Board of Registered Nursing requires that students be enrolled concurrently in ADN254 and ADN254L, and pass both courses together. The courses cannot be taken individually for credit. | ||
ADN 254L - Leadership and Management in Nursing LabM | 2.5 | |
ADN 254L - Leadership and Management in Nursing Lab (2.5 units) Prerequisite: ADN 253 and ADN 253L This course focuses on the application of the theories and principles of leadership and management. Students will apply theory content while working in a clinical preceptorship, providing care under the guidance of an RN preceptor. The Board of Registered Nursing requires that students be enrolled concurrently in ADN 254 and ADN 254L, and pass both courses together. The courses cannot be taken individually for credit. | ||
Total Semester Units: | 9.0 | |
Total Units for Nursing - LVN to ADN AS program (Transfer to CSU) | 73.0† | |
AP exams and courses taken outside of Rio Hondo College may fulfill general education and/or major requirements. Please check with a counselor. |
† | Some classes may have higher units |
M | Major course; course may also meet a general education requirement |
GE | General Education course |
EL | Elective Course |
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Students will be aligned in a position to transition into a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing program.
Students will integrate the simulated clinical experience to enhance clinical performance in all clinical areas.
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