Nursing Science
17 courses · Antelope Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Winter 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.