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Associate of Science Degree
Nursing - Psychiatric Technician to RN Associate Degree Nursing

The Associate Degree Nursing Program is a two-year program 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 program is approved by the California State Board of Registered Nursing. Students who complete the curriculum are qualified to take the examination leading to licensure as a Registered Nurse. Current California psychiatric technician license required.

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Sample Education Plan

This sample education plan for the 2024-2025 catalog year represents one possible pathway through the program. Each university (UC, CSU, private, and others) has their own transfer requirements; please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. Additional course descriptions may be found in the College Catalog.
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CourseUnitsTypically Offered
1st Semester
Select one: PSY 101 / PSY 101H (RHC GE 6)M3.0
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.
Transfers to: UC (*credit limit), CSU
(*Students will receive credit for only one of the following courses: PSY 101 or PSY 101H)

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
Advisory:It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts.
Transfers to: UC (*credit limit), CSU
(*Students will receive credit for only one of the following courses: PSY 101 or PSY 101H)

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 M3.0
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.
Transfers to: UC (*credit limit), CSU
(*Students will receive credit for only one of the following courses: SOC 101 or SOC 101H)

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.
Transfers to: UC (*credit limit), CSU
(*Students will receive credit for only one of the following courses: SOC 101 or SOC 101H)

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)GE4.0
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.
Advisory: ENGL 101; READ 101
Transfers to: UC (*crdit limit),CSU
(*Students will receive credit for only one of the following courses: MATH 130 or MATH 130H)

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 and ENGL 101
Advisory: READ 101
Transfers to: UC (*credit limit), CSU
(*Students will receive credit for only one of the following courses: MATH 130 or MATH 130H)

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.
Advisory:ENGL 101 and the ability to read college-level texts.
Transfers to: UC (*credit limit), CSU
(*The UC will grant credit for only one of the following courses: MATH 130 or MATH 130H or PSY 190)

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 ArtsGE3.0

Note: All honors courses have a prerequisite.

Select one:
ARCH 103
ART 101, 104, 105, 105H, 106, 106H, 107, 108, 109, 110, 112, 113, 115, 117, 120, 130, 135, 140;
DANC 179, 179H, 199, 199H;
GDSN 110:
MUS 101, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 135, 136;
MUST 151, 152;
PHTO 110, 130;
THTR 101, 105, 105H, 110, 150

RHC GE 3 - Physical EducationGE1.0

Select one: KINA or DANC activity course.
Students who have completed a Fire, Police, Wildland Fire, or Corrections Academy from an accredited institution are automatically waived from this requirement, as are students with a DD214 on file. Exemption may be granted to those students physically unable to complete this requirement. Exemption forms are available in Student Health & Psychological Services.

Total Semester Units:14.0 
2nd Semester
Select one: SPCH 101 / SPCH 101H M3.0
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.
Transfers to: UC (*credit limit), CSU
(*Students will receive credit for only one of the following courses: SPCH 101, SPCH 101H)

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
Advisory: It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts.
Transfers to: UC (*credit limit), CSU
(*Students will receive credit for only one of the following courses: SPCH 101, SPCH 101H)

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 (RHC GE 5)GE5.0
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.
Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
Transfers to: UC, CSU
(* Students will receive credit for only one of the following courses: CHEM 110, CHEM 120)

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.

ENGL 101 - College Composition and Research (RHC GE 1b and 8a)GE3.5
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.
Transfers to:UC, CSU

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.

RHC GE 3 - Physical EducationGE1.0

Select one: KINA or DANC activity course.
Students who have completed a Fire, Police, Wildland Fire, or Corrections Academy from an accredited institution are automatically waived from this requirement, as are students with a DD214 on file. Exemption may be granted to those students physically unable to complete this requirement. Exemption forms are available in Student Health & Psychological Services.

Total Semester Units:12.5 
3rd Semester
BIOL 125 - Human AnatomyM4.0
BIOL 125 - Human Anatomy (4.0 units)

Advisory:BIOL 101, BIOL 105
Transfers to: UC, CSU

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 InstitutionsGE3.0

Note: All honors courses have a prerequisite.

Select one:
POLS 110, 110H;
HIST 143, 143H, 144, 144H, 156, 157, 158, 159, 159H, 170

RHC GE 7b - HumanitiesGE3.0†

Notes:
All honors courses have a prerequisite.
† some classes may have higher units. 

Select one:
ANTH 104;
ASL 101, 124, 201, 202;
CHIN 101, 102;
CHST 101, 146, 148, 148H, 150;
EGSS 130;
ENGL 126, 131;
FR 101, 102, 201, 202;
HIST 101, 102, 122, 131, 143, 143H, 144, 144H, 156, 157, 158, 159, 159H, 167, 170;
HUM 110, 111, 125, 125H, 130, 140, 145;
JAPN 101, 102;
KIN 199
LIT 102, 102H, 112A, 112AH, 112B, 112BH, 114, 114H, 117, 117H, 130, 130H,140, 140H, 141, 141H, 142, 142H, 144A, 144AH, 144B, 144BH, 145, 145H, 146A, 146AH, 146B, 146BH, 147, 147H, 148, 148H, 149, 149H;
MSCM 128;
PHIL 101, 101H, 102, 120, 122, 124, 126, 128, 128H, 135, 140;
POLS 128, 128H, 150;
SPAN 101, 101S, 102, 102S, 201, 201H, 202;
SPCH 130, 132

Total Semester Units:10.0† 
4th Semester
BIOL 222 - MicrobiologyM5.0
BIOL 222 - Microbiology (5.0 units)

Prerequisite: CHEM 110
Advisory:
BIOL 101
Transfers to:UC, CSU

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 PhysiologyM4.0
BIOL 226 - Human Physiology (4.0 units)

Prerequisite: BIOL 125 and CHEM 110
Advisory:BIOL 101; BIOL 105
Transfers to: UC, CSU

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 130 - Foundational Concepts of NursingM2.0
ADN 130 - Foundational Concepts of Nursing (2.0 units)

Prerequisite: BIOL 125, BIOL 222, BIOL 226 and ENGL 101
Corequisite: ADN 130L
Transfers to: CSU

This course introduces students to foundational concepts across the lifespan that inform the provision of safe and effective nursing care. Principles of safety, care competencies, health care infrastructure, attributes, and roles are presented. 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 130 and ADN 130L at the same time and pass both courses together: the courses cannot be taken individually for credit.

ADN 130L - Foundational Concepts of Nursing LabM1.5
ADN 130L - Foundational Concepts of Nursing Lab (1.5 units)

Prerequisite: BIOL 125, BIOL 222, BIOL 226 and ENGL 101
Corequisite: ADN 130
Transfers to: CSU

This course introduces students to foundational concepts across the lifespan that inform the provision of safe and effective nursing care. Principles of safety, care competencies, health care infrastructure, attributes, and roles are presented. 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 130 and ADN 130L at the same time and pass both courses together: the courses cannot be taken individually for credit.

ADN 131 - Healthcare ParticipantM2.0
ADN 131 - Healthcare Participant (2.0 units)

Prerequisite:ADN 130 and ADN 130L
Corequisite: ADN 131L and ADN 132
Transfers to: CSU

This course introduces students to attributes of the health care participant in individual, family, and community terms, and which inform the provision of safe and effective nursing care. 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 131 and ADN 131L at the same time and pass both courses together: the courses cannot be taken individually for credit.

ADN 131L - Healthcare Participant LabM2.0
ADN 131L - Healthcare Participant Lab (2.0 units)

Prerequisite: ADN 130 and ADN 130L
Corequisite: ADN 131 and ADN 132
Transfers to: CSU

This course introduces students to attributes of the health care participant in individual, family, and community terms, and which inform the provision of safe and effective nursing care. 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 131 and ADN 131L at the same time and pass both courses together: the courses cannot be taken individually for credit.

ADN 132 - Pharmacology IM1.5
ADN 132 - Pharmacology I (1.5 units)

Prerequisite: ADN 130 and ADN 130L
Corequisite:ADN 131 and ADN 131L
Transfers to: CSU

This course introduces students to pharmacologic nursing practice via a conceptual approach. Emphasis is placed on drug classifications, prototypes, actions, interactions, adverse effects, and nursing implications. Students are encouraged to utilize the nursing process and clinical judgment while applying concepts in a seminar setting; and, in conjunction with a knowledge of pharmacological principles and interventions, can put concepts into practice upon completing the course.

Total Semester Units:9.0 
6th Semester
ADN 133 - Maternal Newborn Health ConceptsM1.0
ADN 133 - Maternal Newborn Health Concepts (1.0 units)

Prerequisite: ADN 131, ADN 131L, ADN 132
Corequisite: ADN 133L
Transfers to: CSU

This course focuses on maternal and newborn health concepts that inform the provision of safe and effective nursing care. Emphasis is placed on reproduction, sexuality, homeostasis, regulation, and emotion. 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 133 and ADN 133L at the same time and pass both courses together: the courses cannot be taken individually for credit.

ADN 133L - Maternal Newborn Health Concepts LabM1.5
ADN 133L - Maternal Newborn Health Concepts Lab (1.5 units)

Prerequisite: ADN 131, ADN 131L, ADN 132
Corequisite:ADN 133
Transfers to:CSU

This course focuses on maternal and newborn health concepts that inform the provision of safe and effective nursing care. Emphasis is placed on reproduction, sexuality, homeostasis, regulation, and emotion. 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 133 and ADN 133L at the same time and pass both courses together: the courses cannot be taken individually for credit.

ADN 134 - Pediatric Health ConceptsM1.0
ADN 134 - Pediatric Health Concepts (1.0 units)

Prerequisite: ADN 131, ADN 131L, ADN 132
Corequisite:ADN 134L
Transfers to: CSU

This course focuses on pediatric health concepts that inform the provision of safe and effective nursing care. Emphasis is placed on attributes and resources, homeostasis, and regulation. 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 134 and ADN 134L at the same time and pass both courses together: the courses cannot be taken individually for credit.

ADN 134L - Pediatric Health Concepts LabM1.5
ADN 134L - Pediatric Health Concepts Lab (1.5 units)

Prerequisite: ADN 131, ADN 131L, ADN 132
Corequisite:ADN 134
Transfers to:CSU

This course focuses on pediatric health concepts that inform the provision of safe and effective nursing care. Emphasis is placed on attributes and resources, homeostasis, and regulation. 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 134 and ADN 134L at the same time and pass both courses together: the courses cannot be taken individually for credit.

ADN 135 - Nursing Health and Illness Concepts IM2.0
ADN 135 - Nursing Health and Illness Concepts I (2.0 units)

Prerequisite: ADN 131, ADN 131L, ADN 132
Corequisite:ADN 135L
Transfers to: CSU

This course focuses on health and illness concepts for care of individuals with common and/or chronic conditions across the lifespan, and which inform the provision of safe and effective nursing care. Emphasis is placed on concepts including homeostasis and regulation, protection and movement, oxygenation, and hemostasis; and on professional nursing concepts including professional attributes and care competencies. 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 135 and ADN 135L at the same time and pass both courses together: the courses cannot be taken individually for credit.

ADN 135L - Nursing Health and Illness Concepts Lab IM2.0
ADN 135L - Nursing Health and Illness Concepts Lab I (2.0 units)

Prerequisite: ADN 131, ADN 131L, ADN 132
Corequisite:ADN 135
Transfers to: CSU

This course focuses on health and illness concepts for care of individuals with common and/or chronic conditions across the lifespan, and which inform the provision of safe and effective nursing care. Emphasis is placed on concepts including homeostasis and regulation, protection and movement, oxygenation, and hemostasis; and on professional nursing concepts including professional attributes and care competencies. 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 135 and ADN 135L at the same time and pass both courses together: the courses cannot be taken individually for credit.

Total Semester Units:9.0 
7th Semester
ADN 231 - Nursing Health and Illness Concepts IIM2.0
ADN 231 - Nursing Health and Illness Concepts II (2.0 units)

Prerequisite: ADN 133, ADN 133L, ADN 134, ADN 134L, ADN 135, ADN 135L
Corequisite: ADN 231L, ADN 232
Transfers to: CSU

This course focuses on health and illness concepts for complex acute and chronic conditions across the lifespan, and which inform the provision of safe and effective nursing care. Emphasis is placed on concepts including oxygenation, homeostasis and regulation, protection and movement, and coping; and on professional nursing concepts including selected professional attributes and care competencies. 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 231 and ADN 231L at the same time and pass both courses together: the courses cannot be taken individually for credit.

ADN 231L - Nursing Health and Illness Concepts II LabM2.5
ADN 231L - Nursing Health and Illness Concepts II Lab (2.5 units)

Prerequisite:ADN 133, ADN 133L, ADN 134, ADN 134L, ADN 135, ADN 135L
Corequisite: ADN 231
Transfers to: CSU

This course focuses on health and illness concepts for complex acute and chronic conditions across the lifespan, and which inform the provision of safe and effective nursing care. Emphasis is placed on concepts including oxygenation, homeostasis and regulation, protection and movement, and coping; and on professional nursing concepts including selected professional attributes and care competencies. 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 231 and ADN 231L at the same time and pass both courses together: the courses cannot be taken individually for credit.

ADN 232 - Pharmacology IIM1.5
ADN 232 - Pharmacology II (1.5 units)

Prerequisite:ADN 132, ADN 133, ADN 133L, ADN 134, ADN 134L, ADN 135, ADN 135L
Corequisite: ADN 231, ADN231L
Transfers to: CSU

This course continues the study of pharmacology via a conceptual approach as it relates to nursing management of drug therapy. Emphasis is placed on drug classifications, prototypes, actions, interactions, adverse effects, and nursing implications; and on complex curricular concepts related to pharmacological modalities. Students are encouraged to utilize the nursing process and clinical judgment while applying concepts in a seminar setting; and, in conjunction with a knowledge of pharmacological principles and interventions, can put concepts into practice upon completing the course.

Total Semester Units:6.0 
8th Semester
ADN 233 - Nursing Health and Illness Concepts IIIM2.5
ADN 233 - Nursing Health and Illness Concepts III (2.5 units)

Prerequisite: ADN 230, ADN 230L, ADN 231, ADN 231L, ADN 232
Corequisite:ADN 233L
Transfers to: CSU

This course focuses on health and illness concepts for care of individuals with multisystem and emergent health conditions across the lifespan, and which inform the provision of safe and effective nursing care. Concepts include homeostasis and regulation, protection and movement, 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 233 and ADN 233L at the same time and pass both courses together: the courses cannot be taken individually for credit.

ADN 233L - Nursing Health and Illness Concepts III LabM2.0
ADN 233L - Nursing Health and Illness Concepts III Lab (2.0 units)

Prerequisite: ADN 230, ADN 230L, ADN 231, ADN 231L, ADN 232
Corequisite: ADN 233
Transfers to: CSU

This course focuses on health and illness concepts for care of individuals with multisystem and emergent health conditions across the lifespan, and which inform the provision of safe and effective nursing care. Concepts include homeostasis and regulation, protection and movement, 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 233 and ADN 233L at the same time and pass both courses together: the courses cannot be taken individually for credit.

ADN 234 - Nursing Health and Illness Concepts IVM2.0
ADN 234 - Nursing Health and Illness Concepts IV (2.0 units)

Prerequisite: ADN 233, ADN 233L
Corequisite:ADN 234L
Transfers to: CSU

This course focuses on the theoretical and clinical application of the nursing process and clinical judgment in the provision of safe and effective nursing care for patients across the lifespan. The course facilitates the transition from student nurse to graduate nurse, and includes content related to professional nursing and healthcare concepts. Students participate as a preceptee or mentee/member of the healthcare team and assume responsibility for a group of patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or a non-faculty preceptor. Upon completion of the course, students are expected to function satisfactorily within the Nurse of the Future core competencies. The California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) requires that students must be enrolled in ADN 234 and ADN 234L at the same time and pass both courses together: the courses cannot be taken individually for credit.

ADN 234L - Nursing Health and Illness Concepts IV LabM2.5
ADN 234L - Nursing Health and Illness Concepts IV Lab (2.5 units)

Prerequisite:
ADN 233, ADN 233LCorequisite:ADN 234
Transfers to: CSU

This course focuses on the theoretical and clinical application of the nursing process and clinical judgment in the provision of safe and effective nursing care for patients across the lifespan. The course facilitates the transition from student nurse to graduate nurse, and includes content related to professional nursing and healthcare concepts. Students participate as a preceptee or mentee/member of the healthcare team and assume responsibility for a group of patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or a non-faculty preceptor. Upon completion of the course, students are expected to function satisfactorily within the Nurse of the Future core competencies. The California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) requires that students must be enrolled in ADN 234 and ADN 234L at the same time and pass both courses together: the courses cannot be taken individually for credit.

Total Semester Units:9.0 
Total Units for Nursing - Psychiatric Technician to RN Associate Degree Nursing AS program 78.5† 
Notes:
AP exams and courses taken outside of Rio Hondo College may fulfill general education and/or major requirements. Please check with a counselor.
Legend:
Some classes may have higher units
M Major course; course may also meet a general education requirement
GEGeneral Education course
ELElective Course
CourseUnitsTypically Offered
1st Semester
Select one: PSY 101 / PSY 101H (CSU GE D)M3.0
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.
Transfers to: UC (*credit limit), CSU
(*Students will receive credit for only one of the following courses: PSY 101 or PSY 101H)

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
Advisory:It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts.
Transfers to: UC (*credit limit), CSU
(*Students will receive credit for only one of the following courses: PSY 101 or PSY 101H)

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)M3.0
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.
Transfers to: UC (*credit limit), CSU
(*Students will receive credit for only one of the following courses: SOC 101 or SOC 101H)

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.
Transfers to: UC (*credit limit), CSU
(*Students will receive credit for only one of the following courses: SOC 101 or SOC 101H)

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)GE4.0
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.
Advisory: ENGL 101; READ 101
Transfers to: UC (*crdit limit),CSU
(*Students will receive credit for only one of the following courses: MATH 130 or MATH 130H)

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 and ENGL 101
Advisory: READ 101
Transfers to: UC (*credit limit), CSU
(*Students will receive credit for only one of the following courses: MATH 130 or MATH 130H)

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.
Advisory:ENGL 101 and the ability to read college-level texts.
Transfers to: UC (*credit limit), CSU
(*The UC will grant credit for only one of the following courses: MATH 130 or MATH 130H or PSY 190)

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 - ArtsGE3.0†

Notes:
All honors courses have a prerequisite.
† some classes may have higher units.

Select one:
ARCH 103
ART 101, 104, 105, 105H, 106, 106H, 107, 108, 109, 110, 112, 113, 115, 117, 120, 121, 130, 135, 140
DANC 179, 179H, 199, 199H
GDSN 110
MUS 101, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 135, 136
MUST 151, 152
PHTO 110, 130
THTR 101, 105, 105H, 110, 150

Total Semester Units:13.0† 
2nd Semester
Select one: SPCH 101 / SPCH 101H (CSU GE A1)M3.0
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.
Transfers to: UC (*credit limit), CSU
(*Students will receive credit for only one of the following courses: SPCH 101, SPCH 101H)

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
Advisory: It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts.
Transfers to: UC (*credit limit), CSU
(*Students will receive credit for only one of the following courses: SPCH 101, SPCH 101H)

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)GE5.0
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.
Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
Transfers to: UC, CSU
(* Students will receive credit for only one of the following courses: CHEM 110, CHEM 120)

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.

ENGL 101 - College Composition and Research (CSU GE A2)GE3.5
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.
Transfers to:UC, CSU

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.

CSU GE E - Lifelong Learning/Self DevelopmentGE3.0

Select one:
ANTH 110
HUSR 123
CD 106
EGSS 130
KIN 159 (F'21), 170 (F'21), 190 (F'21), 191, 192, 196
COUN 101 (F’11), 104, 151 (F’98)
NUTR 110
DD 214 (see counselor for details)
PHIL 122
PSY 112, 121
EDEV 101 (F’15), 151
SOC 105, 110

Total Semester Units:14.5 
Summer 1
CSU GE A3 - Critical ThinkingGE3.0†

Notes:
All honors courses have a prerequisite.
† some classes may have higher units. 

Select one:
ENGL 201, 201H; PHIL 110, 110H, 112, 112H, 115; READ 101; SPCH 140

Total Semester Units:3.0† 
3rd Semester
BIOL 125 - Human AnatomyM4.0
BIOL 125 - Human Anatomy (4.0 units)

Advisory:BIOL 101, BIOL 105
Transfers to: UC, CSU

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)GE3.0

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 HumanitiesGE3.0†

Notes:
All honors courses have a prerequisite.
† some classes may have higher units.

Arts
Select one:
ARCH 103
ART 101, 104, 105, 105H, 106, 106H, 107, 108, 109, 110, 112, 113, 115, 117, 120, 121, 130, 135, 140
DANC 179, 179H, 199, 199H
GDSN 110
MUS 101, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 135, 136
MUST 151, 152
PHTO 110, 130
THTR 101, 105, 105H, 110, 150

Humanities
Select one:
ANTH 104
ASL 101, 124, 201, 202
CHIN 101, 102
CHST 101, 146, 148, 148H, 150
EGSS 130
ENGL 126, 131
FR 101, 102, 201, 202
HIST 101, 102, 122,131, 143, 143H, 144, 144H, 156, 157, 158, 159, 159H, 167, 170
HUM 110, 111, 125, 125H, 130, 140, 145
JAPN 101, 102
LIT 102, 102H, 112A, 112AH, 112B, 112BH, 114,114H, 117,117H, 130, 130H, 140, 140H, 141, 141H, 142, 142H,144A, 144AH, 144B, 144BH, 145, 145H, 146A, 146AH, 146B, 146BH, 147, 147H, 148, 148H, 149, 149H
PHIL 101, 101H, 102, 120, 122, 124, 126, 128, 128H, 135, 140
POLS 128, 128H, 150
SPAN 101, 101S, 102, 102S, 201, 201H, 202
SPCH 130, 132

CSU GE F - Ethnic StudiesGE3.0

Notes:
Students who started at Rio Hondo College beginning in Fall 2021 or later and returning students who have not maintained continuous enrollment will be required to complete a course in Area F. Students who started at Rio Hondo College prior to Fall 2021 and have maintained continuous enrollment will not be required to complete a course in Area F (instead, they will complete 9 units from at least two disciplines in Area D). Please see a counselor for details.

Select one:
CHST 101
EGSS 110

Total Semester Units:13.0† 
4th Semester
BIOL 222 - MicrobiologyM5.0
BIOL 222 - Microbiology (5.0 units)

Prerequisite: CHEM 110
Advisory:
BIOL 101
Transfers to:UC, CSU

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)M4.0
BIOL 226 - Human Physiology (4.0 units)

Prerequisite: BIOL 125 and CHEM 110
Advisory:BIOL 101; BIOL 105
Transfers to: UC, CSU

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 130 - Foundational Concepts of NursingM2.0
ADN 130 - Foundational Concepts of Nursing (2.0 units)

Prerequisite: BIOL 125, BIOL 222, BIOL 226 and ENGL 101
Corequisite: ADN 130L
Transfers to: CSU

This course introduces students to foundational concepts across the lifespan that inform the provision of safe and effective nursing care. Principles of safety, care competencies, health care infrastructure, attributes, and roles are presented. 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 130 and ADN 130L at the same time and pass both courses together: the courses cannot be taken individually for credit.

ADN 130L - Foundational Concepts of Nursing LabM1.5
ADN 130L - Foundational Concepts of Nursing Lab (1.5 units)

Prerequisite: BIOL 125, BIOL 222, BIOL 226 and ENGL 101
Corequisite: ADN 130
Transfers to: CSU

This course introduces students to foundational concepts across the lifespan that inform the provision of safe and effective nursing care. Principles of safety, care competencies, health care infrastructure, attributes, and roles are presented. 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 130 and ADN 130L at the same time and pass both courses together: the courses cannot be taken individually for credit.

ADN 131 - Healthcare ParticipantM2.0
ADN 131 - Healthcare Participant (2.0 units)

Prerequisite:ADN 130 and ADN 130L
Corequisite: ADN 131L and ADN 132
Transfers to: CSU

This course introduces students to attributes of the health care participant in individual, family, and community terms, and which inform the provision of safe and effective nursing care. 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 131 and ADN 131L at the same time and pass both courses together: the courses cannot be taken individually for credit.

ADN 131L - Healthcare Participant LabM2.0
ADN 131L - Healthcare Participant Lab (2.0 units)

Prerequisite: ADN 130 and ADN 130L
Corequisite: ADN 131 and ADN 132
Transfers to: CSU

This course introduces students to attributes of the health care participant in individual, family, and community terms, and which inform the provision of safe and effective nursing care. 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 131 and ADN 131L at the same time and pass both courses together: the courses cannot be taken individually for credit.

ADN 132 - Pharmacology IM1.5
ADN 132 - Pharmacology I (1.5 units)

Prerequisite: ADN 130 and ADN 130L
Corequisite:ADN 131 and ADN 131L
Transfers to: CSU

This course introduces students to pharmacologic nursing practice via a conceptual approach. Emphasis is placed on drug classifications, prototypes, actions, interactions, adverse effects, and nursing implications. Students are encouraged to utilize the nursing process and clinical judgment while applying concepts in a seminar setting; and, in conjunction with a knowledge of pharmacological principles and interventions, can put concepts into practice upon completing the course.

Total Semester Units:9.0 
6th Semester
ADN 133 - Maternal Newborn Health ConceptsM1.0
ADN 133 - Maternal Newborn Health Concepts (1.0 units)

Prerequisite: ADN 131, ADN 131L, ADN 132
Corequisite: ADN 133L
Transfers to: CSU

This course focuses on maternal and newborn health concepts that inform the provision of safe and effective nursing care. Emphasis is placed on reproduction, sexuality, homeostasis, regulation, and emotion. 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 133 and ADN 133L at the same time and pass both courses together: the courses cannot be taken individually for credit.

ADN 133L - Maternal Newborn Health Concepts LabM1.5
ADN 133L - Maternal Newborn Health Concepts Lab (1.5 units)

Prerequisite: ADN 131, ADN 131L, ADN 132
Corequisite:ADN 133
Transfers to:CSU

This course focuses on maternal and newborn health concepts that inform the provision of safe and effective nursing care. Emphasis is placed on reproduction, sexuality, homeostasis, regulation, and emotion. 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 133 and ADN 133L at the same time and pass both courses together: the courses cannot be taken individually for credit.

ADN 134 - Pediatric Health ConceptsM1.0
ADN 134 - Pediatric Health Concepts (1.0 units)

Prerequisite: ADN 131, ADN 131L, ADN 132
Corequisite:ADN 134L
Transfers to: CSU

This course focuses on pediatric health concepts that inform the provision of safe and effective nursing care. Emphasis is placed on attributes and resources, homeostasis, and regulation. 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 134 and ADN 134L at the same time and pass both courses together: the courses cannot be taken individually for credit.

ADN 134L - Pediatric Health Concepts LabM1.5
ADN 134L - Pediatric Health Concepts Lab (1.5 units)

Prerequisite: ADN 131, ADN 131L, ADN 132
Corequisite:ADN 134
Transfers to:CSU

This course focuses on pediatric health concepts that inform the provision of safe and effective nursing care. Emphasis is placed on attributes and resources, homeostasis, and regulation. 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 134 and ADN 134L at the same time and pass both courses together: the courses cannot be taken individually for credit.

ADN 135 - Nursing Health and Illness Concepts IM2.0
ADN 135 - Nursing Health and Illness Concepts I (2.0 units)

Prerequisite: ADN 131, ADN 131L, ADN 132
Corequisite:ADN 135L
Transfers to: CSU

This course focuses on health and illness concepts for care of individuals with common and/or chronic conditions across the lifespan, and which inform the provision of safe and effective nursing care. Emphasis is placed on concepts including homeostasis and regulation, protection and movement, oxygenation, and hemostasis; and on professional nursing concepts including professional attributes and care competencies. 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 135 and ADN 135L at the same time and pass both courses together: the courses cannot be taken individually for credit.

ADN 135L - Nursing Health and Illness Concepts Lab IM2.0
ADN 135L - Nursing Health and Illness Concepts Lab I (2.0 units)

Prerequisite: ADN 131, ADN 131L, ADN 132
Corequisite:ADN 135
Transfers to: CSU

This course focuses on health and illness concepts for care of individuals with common and/or chronic conditions across the lifespan, and which inform the provision of safe and effective nursing care. Emphasis is placed on concepts including homeostasis and regulation, protection and movement, oxygenation, and hemostasis; and on professional nursing concepts including professional attributes and care competencies. 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 135 and ADN 135L at the same time and pass both courses together: the courses cannot be taken individually for credit.

Total Semester Units:9.0 
7th Semester
ADN 231 - Nursing Health and Illness Concepts IIM2.0
ADN 231 - Nursing Health and Illness Concepts II (2.0 units)

Prerequisite: ADN 133, ADN 133L, ADN 134, ADN 134L, ADN 135, ADN 135L
Corequisite: ADN 231L, ADN 232
Transfers to: CSU

This course focuses on health and illness concepts for complex acute and chronic conditions across the lifespan, and which inform the provision of safe and effective nursing care. Emphasis is placed on concepts including oxygenation, homeostasis and regulation, protection and movement, and coping; and on professional nursing concepts including selected professional attributes and care competencies. 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 231 and ADN 231L at the same time and pass both courses together: the courses cannot be taken individually for credit.

ADN 231L - Nursing Health and Illness Concepts II LabM2.5
ADN 231L - Nursing Health and Illness Concepts II Lab (2.5 units)

Prerequisite:ADN 133, ADN 133L, ADN 134, ADN 134L, ADN 135, ADN 135L
Corequisite: ADN 231
Transfers to: CSU

This course focuses on health and illness concepts for complex acute and chronic conditions across the lifespan, and which inform the provision of safe and effective nursing care. Emphasis is placed on concepts including oxygenation, homeostasis and regulation, protection and movement, and coping; and on professional nursing concepts including selected professional attributes and care competencies. 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 231 and ADN 231L at the same time and pass both courses together: the courses cannot be taken individually for credit.

ADN 232 - Pharmacology IIM1.5
ADN 232 - Pharmacology II (1.5 units)

Prerequisite:ADN 132, ADN 133, ADN 133L, ADN 134, ADN 134L, ADN 135, ADN 135L
Corequisite: ADN 231, ADN231L
Transfers to: CSU

This course continues the study of pharmacology via a conceptual approach as it relates to nursing management of drug therapy. Emphasis is placed on drug classifications, prototypes, actions, interactions, adverse effects, and nursing implications; and on complex curricular concepts related to pharmacological modalities. Students are encouraged to utilize the nursing process and clinical judgment while applying concepts in a seminar setting; and, in conjunction with a knowledge of pharmacological principles and interventions, can put concepts into practice upon completing the course.

Total Semester Units:6.0 
8th Semester
ADN 233 - Nursing Health and Illness Concepts IIIM2.5
ADN 233 - Nursing Health and Illness Concepts III (2.5 units)

Prerequisite: ADN 230, ADN 230L, ADN 231, ADN 231L, ADN 232
Corequisite:ADN 233L
Transfers to: CSU

This course focuses on health and illness concepts for care of individuals with multisystem and emergent health conditions across the lifespan, and which inform the provision of safe and effective nursing care. Concepts include homeostasis and regulation, protection and movement, 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 233 and ADN 233L at the same time and pass both courses together: the courses cannot be taken individually for credit.

ADN 233L - Nursing Health and Illness Concepts III LabM2.0
ADN 233L - Nursing Health and Illness Concepts III Lab (2.0 units)

Prerequisite: ADN 230, ADN 230L, ADN 231, ADN 231L, ADN 232
Corequisite: ADN 233
Transfers to: CSU

This course focuses on health and illness concepts for care of individuals with multisystem and emergent health conditions across the lifespan, and which inform the provision of safe and effective nursing care. Concepts include homeostasis and regulation, protection and movement, 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 233 and ADN 233L at the same time and pass both courses together: the courses cannot be taken individually for credit.

ADN 234 - Nursing Health and Illness Concepts IVM2.0
ADN 234 - Nursing Health and Illness Concepts IV (2.0 units)

Prerequisite: ADN 233, ADN 233L
Corequisite:ADN 234L
Transfers to: CSU

This course focuses on the theoretical and clinical application of the nursing process and clinical judgment in the provision of safe and effective nursing care for patients across the lifespan. The course facilitates the transition from student nurse to graduate nurse, and includes content related to professional nursing and healthcare concepts. Students participate as a preceptee or mentee/member of the healthcare team and assume responsibility for a group of patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or a non-faculty preceptor. Upon completion of the course, students are expected to function satisfactorily within the Nurse of the Future core competencies. The California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) requires that students must be enrolled in ADN 234 and ADN 234L at the same time and pass both courses together: the courses cannot be taken individually for credit.

ADN 234L - Nursing Health and Illness Concepts IV LabM2.5
ADN 234L - Nursing Health and Illness Concepts IV Lab (2.5 units)

Prerequisite:
ADN 233, ADN 233LCorequisite:ADN 234
Transfers to: CSU

This course focuses on the theoretical and clinical application of the nursing process and clinical judgment in the provision of safe and effective nursing care for patients across the lifespan. The course facilitates the transition from student nurse to graduate nurse, and includes content related to professional nursing and healthcare concepts. Students participate as a preceptee or mentee/member of the healthcare team and assume responsibility for a group of patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or a non-faculty preceptor. Upon completion of the course, students are expected to function satisfactorily within the Nurse of the Future core competencies. The California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) requires that students must be enrolled in ADN 234 and ADN 234L at the same time and pass both courses together: the courses cannot be taken individually for credit.

Total Semester Units:9.0 
Total Units for Nursing - Psychiatric Technician to RN Associate Degree Nursing AS program (Transfer to CSU)85.5† 
Notes:
AP exams and courses taken outside of Rio Hondo College may fulfill general education and/or major requirements. Please check with a counselor.
Legend:
Some classes may have higher units
M Major course; course may also meet a general education requirement
GEGeneral Education course
ELElective Course
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Program Learning Outcomes

1

Students will be aligned in a position to transition into a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing program.


2

Students will integrate the simulated clinical experience to enhance clinical performance in all clinical areas.


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