# Nursing Science (NS) courses Antelope Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 17 courses Source: https://avc.elumenapp.com/catalog/2026-27/department/nursing-science "Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027. ### NS 101A — Fundamentals of Nursing Science - **Units:** 8 - **Hours:** 72 lecture hours, 216 lab hours, 288 contact hours total - **Prerequisite:** Completion of BIOL 201, BIOL 202, and BIOL 204 with a 2.5 overall GPA. May have only one repeat in the sciences. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 4 sections (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/ns.md) - Limitation on enrollment: Formal admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program, annual physical exam and tuberculin test, current immunizations, personal liability insurance, Live Scan, current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider basic cardiac life support card. - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) Completion of STAT C1000 and ENGL C1000 with a GPA of 2.5 or better. Have an overall GPA of 2.5 in all course work. Fundamental nursing principles of patient care. Focus is on basic components of professional, competent nursing care. Pharmacology, geriatric nursing, safety, culturally competent patient care are integrated. Major emphasis is on the practitioner role of the nurse and the development of critical thinking skills. Participating in concurrent clinical experience in acute care nursing facilities is required. ### NS 102A — Maternal and Newborn Nursing - **Units:** 3.5 - **Hours:** 27 lecture hours, 108 lab hours, 135 contact hours total - **Prerequisite:** Completion of NS 101A. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 5 sections (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/ns.md) - Limitation on enrollment: Formal admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program, annual physical exam and tuberculin test, current immunizations, personal liability insurance, Live Scan, current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider basic cardiac life support card. - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) In this course, the nursing process is used to meet the health care and nursing needs of the obstetrical, newborn and women's health patients. Integrated throughout the course are the concepts of patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety and informatics. The roles and responsibilities of the professional nurse including practitioner, manager of care, scholar, and teacher will be developed. ### NS 103A — Medical Surgical Nursing I - **Units:** 5.5 - **Hours:** 45 lecture hours, 162 lab hours, 207 contact hours total - **Prerequisite:** Completion of NS 101A, or NS 200A for LVN and transfer students. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 6 sections (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/ns.md) - Limitation on enrollment: Formal admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program, annual physical exam and tuberculin test, current immunizations, personal liability insurance, Live Scan, current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider basic cardiac life support card. - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) The nursing process is used to meet the health care and nursing needs of chronically ill adult medical/surgical patients. Integrated throughout the course are the concepts of patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety, and informatics. The roles and responsibilities of a professional nurse including practitioner, member of a team, scholar, and teacher will be developed. ### NS 200A — Nursing Transition - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 36 lecture hours, 54 lab hours, 90 contact hours total - **Prerequisite:** Completion of BIOL 201, BIOL 202 and BIOL 204 with a grade of "C" or better. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Limitation on enrollment: Formal admission in the Associate Degree Nursing Program for Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) students and transfer students. - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) All LVN students transcripts must show evidence of maternity and pediatric course completion. All LVNs must possess an active California vocational nursing license and an Intravenous and Blood Therapy Certificate. Transfer students must submit a letter from director of their previous program indicating eligibility to return. All applicants must have a current physical exam and tuberculin test, current immunizations, personal liability insurance, Live Scan, current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider basic cardiac life support card. Completion of STAT C1000 with a grade of "C" or better. Completion of ENGL C1000 with a grade of "C" or better. This course is designed to ease the entry of the Licensed Vocational Nurse and/or transfer student into the Associate Degree Nursing Program. The roles and responsibilities of the professional nurse are introduced along with the essentials features of what it means to be a competent nurse. The course provides an introduction to nursing process and its application in the clinical setting. ### NS 201A — Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 36 lecture hours, 54 lab hours, 90 contact hours total - **Prerequisite:** Completion of NS 102A and NS 103A, or NS 200A for LVN and transfer students. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 5 sections (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/ns.md) - Limitation on enrollment: Formal admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program, annual physical exam and tuberculin test, current immunizations, personal liability insurance, Live Scan, current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider basic cardiac life support card. - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) In mental health the nursing process is utilized to meet the health care and psychiatric needs of the mental health patients. The major emphasis is on the supportive educative role of the nurse, nursing process, patients' rights, patients' safety, the legal and ethical aspects of nursing and the development of critical thinking skills. Integrated throughout the course are the concepts of patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety, and informatics. The roles and responsibilities of a professional nurse including practitioner, manager of care, scholar and teacher will be developed. ### NS 202A — Medical Surgical Nursing II - **Units:** 5.5 - **Hours:** 45 lecture hours, 162 lab hours, 207 contact hours total - **Prerequisite:** Completion of NS 102A and NS 103A, or NS 200A for LVN and transfer students. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 6 sections (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/ns.md) - Limitation on enrollment: Formal admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program, annual physical exam and tuberculin test, current immunizations, personal liability insurance, Live Scan, current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider basic cardiac life support card. - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) The nursing process is used to meet the health care and nursing needs of acutely ill adult medical/surgical patients. Integrated throughout the course are the concepts of patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety, and informatics. The roles and responsibilities of a professional nurse including practitioner, manager of care, scholar, and teacher will be developed. ### NS 203A — Pediatric Nursing - **Units:** 4 - **Hours:** 36 lecture hours, 108 lab hours, 144 contact hours total - **Prerequisite:** Completion of NS 202A and NS 201A. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 4 sections (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/ns.md) - Limitation on enrollment: Formal admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program, annual physical exam and tuberculin test, current immunizations, personal liability insurance, Live Scan, current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider basic cardiac life support card. - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) The nursing process is used to meet the health care and nursing needs of pediatric patients. Integrated throughout the course are the concepts of patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety, and informatics. The roles and responsibilities of a professional nurse including practitioner, manager of care, scholar and teacher will be developed. ### NS 204A — Medical Surgical Nursing III - **Units:** 5.5 - **Hours:** 45 lecture hours, 162 lab hours, 207 contact hours total - **Prerequisite:** Completion of NS 201A and NS 202A. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 3 sections (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/ns.md) - Limitation on enrollment: Formal admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program, annual physical exam and tuberculin test, current immunizations, personal liability insurance, Live Scan, current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider basic cardiac life support card. - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) The nursing process is used to meet the health care and nursing needs of critically ill adult medical/surgical patients. Integrated throughout the course are the concepts of patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety, and informatics. The roles and responsibilities of a professional nurse including practitioner, manager of care, scholar, and teacher will be developed. ### NS 205A — Transition to Professional Nursing - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 18 lecture hours, 18 contact hours total - **Prerequisite:** Completion of NS 202A. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Winter 2027, 1 section (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/winter-2027/ns.md) - Limitation on enrollment: Formal admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program, annual physical exam and tuberculin test, current immunizations, personal liability insurance, Live Scan, current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider basic cardiac life support card. - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) This course provides theory to assist the student transition to professional nursing practice. It provides the knowledge necessary to manage patient care, make decisions related to setting priorities, delegate responsibilities, and collaborate with other health care professionals. Ethical and legal issues that confront nurses will be discussed. ### NS 911L — Skills Lab 911L - **Units:** 0 - **Hours:** 5 lab hours, 5 contact hours total - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/ns.md) - Limitation on enrollment: Formal enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing program. - Repeatable an unlimited number of times Focus is on the development of fundamental nursing skills and basic components of competent nursing care. Participation is to develop and enhance skills in a non-threatening environment before the student interacts with clients in clinical settings. ### NS 912L — Skills Lab 912L - **Units:** 0 - **Hours:** 5 lab hours, 5 contact hours total - **Advisory:** Concurrent enrollment NS 102A. - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/ns.md) - Limitation on enrollment: Formal enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing program. - Repeatable an unlimited number of times Focus is on the development of nursing skills and basic components of competent nursing care for obstetrical clients. Participation is to develop and enhance skills in a non-threatening environment before the student interacts with clients in the clinical settings. ### NS 913L — Skills Lab 913L - **Units:** 0 - **Hours:** 5 lab hours, 5 contact hours total - **Advisory:** Concurrent Enrollment in NS 103A. - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/ns.md) - Limitation on enrollment: Formal Enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing program. - Repeatable an unlimited number of times Focus is on the development of basic components of competent care IV infusion and venipuncture. Participation is to develop and enhance skills in a non-threatening environment before the student interacts with clients in the clinical settings. ### NS 921L — Skills Lab 921L - **Units:** 0 - **Hours:** 5 lab hours, 5 contact hours total - **Advisory:** Concurrent enrollment in NS 201A. - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/ns.md) - Limitation on enrollment: Formal enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing program. - Repeatable an unlimited number of times Focus is on the development of nursing skills and basic components of competent nursing care. Participation is to develop and enhance skills in a non-threatening environment before the student interacts with clients in clinical settings. ### NS 922L — Skills Lab 922L - **Units:** 0 - **Hours:** 5 lab hours, 5 contact hours total - **Advisory:** Concurrent enrollment in NS 202A. - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/ns.md) - Limitation on enrollment: Formal enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing program. - Repeatable an unlimited number of times Focus is on the development of basic components of competent nursing care for IVP medication administration. Participation is to develop and enhance skills in a non-threatening environment before the student interacts with clients in the clinical settings. ### NS 923L — Skills Lab 923L - **Units:** 0 - **Hours:** 5 lab hours, 5 contact hours total - **Advisory:** Concurrent enrollment in NS 203A. - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/ns.md) - Limitation on enrollment: Formal enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing program. - Repeatable an unlimited number of times Focus is on the development of basic components of competent nursing care for pediatric clients. Participation is to develop and enhance skills in a non-threatening environment before the student interacts with clients in the clinical setting. ### NS 924L — Skills Lab 924L - **Units:** 0 - **Hours:** 5 lab hours, 5 contact hours total - **Advisory:** Concurrent enrollment in NS 204A. - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/ns.md) - Limitation on enrollment: Formal enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing program. - Repeatable an unlimited number of times Focus on the development of basic components of competent nursing care for advanced medical-surgical clients. Participation is to develop and enhance skills in a non-threatening environment before the student interacts with clients in the clinical settings. ### NS 950L — Skills Lab 950L - **Units:** 0 - **Hours:** 60 lab hours, 60 contact hours total - **Prerequisite:** Completion of NS 102A and NS 103A - **Offered:** Winter 2027, 1 section (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/winter-2027/ns.md) - Limitation on enrollment: Formal enrollment in the Associate Degree Nursing Program - Repeatable an unlimited number of times In this course, the focus is on development of nursing skills and competent nursing care. Participation is required to develop and enhance skills in the clinical setting with a preceptor.