Nursing
22 courses · Golden West College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
NURS G101 Introduction to Nursing
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is designed to introduce students to the profession of nursing and to the knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential for success in the educational setting and the clinical environment. Emphasis is on learning style, study skills, medical terminology, and the professional nursing role.
NURS G103 Medical Terminology for Healthcare Professionals
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- HIT 103X
Formerly: HIT G103. This course teaches principles of word building to develop the extensive medical vocabulary used in the healthcare environment. It includes the origin, root forms, suffixes, prefixes of medical terms, and an example of non-medical/layperson's usage for each term. It provides instruction in basic medical terminology from an anatomical approach and by each body system.
NURS G131 Professional Nursing 1
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 lecture hours
- Advisory
- NURS G160 and NURS G160C.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Formerly: Professional Nursing Issues 1. This course introduces the students to the role of the professional nurse, therapeutic communication, healthcare delivery systems, and healthcare teams. The students will develop a beginning understanding of the nursing process and the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) competencies as the framework to clinical judgment.
NURS G160 Fundamentals of Nursing
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 72 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- PSYC G118, COMM C1000, BIOL G210, BIOL G220, BIOL G225, and ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E.
- Corequisite
- NURS G160C.
- Advisory
- NURS G131.
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course focuses on the care of diverse individuals across their lifespan to meet physical and psychosocial health needs. The course introduces the student to the foundations of professional practice; emphasizing the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for safe, quality nursing care. The nursing process will be utilized as the framework for patient-centered nursing care. The concept-based curriculum provides structure and is threaded throughout the course. Permission is required to enroll in the course.
NURS G160C Fundamentals of Nursing Clinical Practicum
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 270 lab hours; 0 other hours
- Prerequisite
- PSYC G118, COMM C1000, BIOL G220, BIOL G225, BIOL G210, and ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E.
- Corequisite
- NURS G160.
- Advisory
- NURS G131.
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course focuses on the care of the healthy individual across their lifespan to meet physical and psychosocial health needs. Students will learn how to safely perform foundational nursing clinical skills, including physical assessment and safe medication administration. The nursing process will be utilized as the framework for patient-centered nursing care. Concept-based curriculum provides the structure of the curriculum and is threaded throughout the course. Practice in the college laboratory and clinical experience in acute health care and/or community settings is required. Permission is required to enroll in the course.
NURS G170 Medical Surgical Nursing I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- NURS G160 and NURS G160C.
- Corequisite
- NURS G170C.
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course focuses on the nursing care for adults of all ages with common acute/chronic problems. The nursing process will be utilized as a tool to direct nursing care. Concept-based curriculum provides the structure of the curriculum and is threaded throughout the course.
NURS G170C Medical Surgical Nursing I Clinical Practicum
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 162 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- NURS G160 and NURS G160C.
- Corequisite
- NURS G170.
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course focuses on the clinical experience and application of nursing care for adult/geriatric patients with common acute/chronic problems. The nursing process will be utilized as a tool to direct nursing care. Concept-based curriculum provides the structure of the curriculum and is threaded throughout the course.
NURS G175 Women's Health and Newborn Nursing
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- NURS G170, NURS G170C, NURS G295, and NURS G295C.
- Corequisite
- NURS G175C.
This course focuses on nursing care management for women, newborns, and perinatal related patients. The nursing process will be utilized as a tool to direct nursing care. A concept-based curriculum provides the structure of the curriculum and is threaded throughout the course.
NURS G175C Women's Health and Newborn Nursing Clinical Practicum
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 108 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- NURS G170, NURS G170C, NURS G295, and NURS G295C.
- Corequisite
- NURS G175.
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course focuses on the clinical experience and application of nursing care management for women, newborn and perinatal patients. The nursing process will be utilized as a tool to direct nursing care. A concept-based curriculum provides the structure of the curriculum and is threaded throughout the course.
NURS G190 LVN to RN Transition
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours; 54 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- BIOL G210, BIOL G220, BIOL G225, PSYC G118, COMM C1000, and ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Formerly: Transition to Registered Nursing. This course is designed to assist the Licensed Vocational Nurse in bridging the gaps in theoretical and clinical knowledge and skills, thereby preparing them to join the third semester of the registered nursing program.
NURS G271 Professional Nursing 2
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- NURS G175, NURS G175C, NURS G285, and NURS G285C.
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course introduces students to professional and ethical dilemmas that impact the delivery of care. Students will prepare for licensure and employment opportunities/searches, explore professional organizations in nursing, and transition into practice with an emphasis on lifelong learning. Concept-based curriculum provides the structure of the curriculum and is threaded throughout the course.
NURS G285 Pediatric Nursing
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- NURS G170, NURS G170C, NURS G295, and NURS G295C.
- Corequisite
- NURS G285C.
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course focuses on the collaborative care of pediatric patients with complex health problems across the life span in a variety of settings. Students will provide family-centered care for pediatric patients experiencing acute and chronic health problems. Students will utilize best-evidence as a basis for clinical judgment and the establishment of priorities. Concept-based curriculum provides the structure of the curriculum and is threaded throughout the course.
NURS G285C Pediatric Nursing Clinical Practicum
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 81 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- NURS G170, NURS G170C, NURS G295, and NURS G295C.
- Corequisite
- NURS G285.
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is a nursing clinical course that focuses on the clinical experience and application of nursing care management for pediatric patients. The nursing process will be utilized as a tool to direct nursing care. Concept-based curriculum provides the structure of the curriculum and is threaded throughout the course.
NURS G290 Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- NURS G175, NURS G175C, NURS G285, and NURS G285C.
- Corequisite
- NURS G290C.
- Advisory
- NURS G271.
This course focuses on the care of adult patients with multi-system and emergent medical-surgical health problems. The course provides the theoretical basis for applying patient centered care while using professional standards to care for acutely and critically ill adults. Concept-based curriculum provides the structure of the curriculum and is threaded throughout the course.
NURS G290C Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing Clinical Practicum
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 270 lab hours; 0 other hours
- Prerequisite
- NURS G175, NURS G175C, NURS G285, and NURS G285C.
- Corequisite
- NURS G290.
- Advisory
- NURS G271.
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course focuses on the clinical experience and application of nursing care management for adult patients with multi-system and emergent health problems in a variety of settings. Concept-based curriculum provides the structure of the curriculum and is threaded throughout the course.
NURS G295 Mental Health Nursing
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- NURS G160 and NURS G160C.
- Corequisite
- NURS G295C.
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course focuses on the care of adults suffering from mental health disorders in a variety of settings. The nursing process will be used as a tool to direct nursing care. Concept-based curriculum provides the structure of the curriculum and is threaded throughout the course.
NURS G295C Mental Health Nursing Clinical Practicum
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 81 lab hours; 0 other hours
- Prerequisite
- NURS G160 and NURS G160C.
- Corequisite
- NURS G295.
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is a nursing clinical course, the focus is on the clinical experience and application of nursing care management for adult patients with mental health problems. The nursing process will be utilized as a tool to direct nursing care. Concept-based curriculum provides the structure for the curriculum and is threaded throughout the course.
NURS G050N Introduction to Gerontology
- Hours
- 20 lecture hours
This noncredit course introduces students to provide care for the elderly population. Emphasis will be placed on the roles of elderly caregivers, ethical principles and laws, elderly abuse including the Vulnerable Adult Act, therapeutic communication techniques, and promotion of optimal nutrition in elderly patients. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.
NURS G051N Care of the Elderly Adult
- Hours
- 10 lecture hours
- Prerequisite
- NURS G050N.
- Corequisite
- NURS G052N.
This noncredit course discusses body changes and diseases for elderly patients. Emphasis will be placed on the aged-related physiological changes within the various body systems, interpretation of vital signs and promotion of safety when caring for elderly patients. A review of proper body mechanics for caregivers will be addressed. NOT DEGREE APPLICALBE.
NURS G052N Care of the Elderly Adult Practicum
- Hours
- 20 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- NURS G050N.
- Corequisite
- NURS G051N.
This noncredit course is the practicum portion of NURS G051N. Emphasis will be placed on the demonstration of vital sign assessments, safe use of mobility devices, and proper body mechanic techniques while caring for the elderly patient population. Ten of the twenty lab hours may be completed off-site under supervision. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.
NURS G060N Certified Nurse Assistant
- Hours
- 60 lecture hours
This noncredit course prepares students to work as entry-level healthcare workers for patients in various healthcare settings. Aspects of basic nursing care such as biometric data review, infection control, patient transfers, recognition of abuse, patient rights, and appropriate emergency responses will be taught. This course is the theory portion of the Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) program that qualifies the student to take the Competency Evaluation Examination issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). Students are required to obtain a criminal background check, fingerprinting, and an American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Card. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.
NURS G061N Certified Nurse Assistant Practicum
- Hours
- 100 lab hours; 0 other hours
This noncredit course prepares students to work as entry-level healthcare workers for patients in various healthcare settings. Hands-on examination aspect of basic nursing care such as biometric data review, infection control, patient transfers, recognition of abuse, patient rights, and appropriate emergency responses will be taught. This course is the clinical portion of the Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) program that qualifies the student to take the Competency Evaluation Examination issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). To pass the course, all 100 hours must be completed in approved clinical sites with an instructor present. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.