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NURS 211 Introduction to Nursing

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Registered Nursing

The courses NURS 211, 212, 221, 222, 225, 231, 232, 235, 241, 242, 245, 620, 815, 816, 817, 818, and 819 are open only to those students accepted in the Associate Degree Nursing Program (see Index: Nursing, A. S. Degree for admission requirements). A grade of C or higher is necessary for progression in the sequence. Upon graduation, the candidate receives an Associate in Science degree and is eligible to take the National Council Licensing Exam (NCLEX).

Minimum Grade for Prerequisites

Unless otherwise indicated, a grade of C or higher is required for all prerequisite courses.

Course Description

Human health needs and the principles, facts, concepts and skills basic to nursing care. Supervised learning experiences corresponding with classroom instruction in off-campus health care facilities. (Fall only.)

Units: 4.5
Degree Credit
Letter Grade Only
  • Lecture hours/semester: 32-36
  • Lab hours/semester: 120-135
  • Homework hours/semester: 64-72
Prerequisites: Admission to the A.S. Degree Nursing Program
Corequisites: None
Transfer Credit: CSU