Nursing Education
14 courses · Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
NURS 110 LVN-RN Transition
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 1.00 hours lecture, 1.50 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is designed to prepare the licensed vocational nurse for entry into an associate degree nursing program and verify prior learning competencies in specialty content areas of obstetrics and pediatrics. It serves as a bridge between vocational nursing education and the expanded scope of practice of the registered nurse (RN), supporting successful transition into advanced nursing coursework. Emphasis is placed on theory and application of concepts of critical thinking, physical assessment, nursing process, disease process, and nursing skills for the care of medical-surgical, pediatric, and obstetric patients. A variety of experiences are used to broaden nursing knowledge and skills to encompass the scope of practice of the Registered Nurse. These experiences may include verbal discussion of various patient care scenarios, evolving patient case studies, simulations, and National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) practice questions. Laboratory sessions provide opportunities to refresh and validate essential RN skills such as IV therapy, head-to-toe assessments, adult, postpartum/newborn care, and pediatric dosage calculations. Students engage in reflective practice, patient teaching plans, and culturally responsive care planning to strengthen professional communication and foster leadership readiness.
NURS 117-MS Introduction to Nursing Concepts
- Units
- 10
- Hours
- 5.50 hours lecture, 13.50 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- Admission into the Associate Degree Nursing Program
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course introduces basic nursing concepts within the domains of Biophysical, Client Attributes, Nursing, and Health Care. Nursing concepts will include: Elimination, Nutrition and Digestion, Regulation and Metabolism, Sensory Perception, Mobility, Oxygenation, Perfusion, Tissue Integrity, Immunity, Fluid and Electrolytes/Acid-Base Balance, Infection, Comfort, Stress and Coping, Abuse and Violence, Development, Diversity, Wellness and Health Promotion, Communication, Professional Identity, Clinical Judgment, Ethical Practice, Legal Issues, Quality Improvement, Informatics, and Health Care Delivery. There will be an introduction to patient centered nursing care, therapeutic communication, nursing assessment throughout the lifespan, pharmacology, medication administration, and fundamental nursing skills. Students will be able to demonstrate safe nursing care and practices for clients with expected or predictable outcomes, incorporating the concepts discussed in this course.
NURS 118-BH Concepts for Behavioral Health
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 1.50 hours lecture, 4.50 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- NURS 117-MS or Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program with a current LVN license and at least 1 year experience within the past 5 years.
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course builds upon 117-MS incorporating nursing concepts within the domains of Biophysical, Client Attributes, Nursing, and Health Care. Concepts will include: Sexuality, Comfort, Stress and Coping, Mood and Affect, Cognition, Abuse and Violence, Diversity, Wellness and Health Promotion, Communication, Legal Issues, Quality Improvement, and Health Care Policy. This course expands on nursing assessment, pharmacology, medication administration, nursing skills, and the nursing process in relation to mental health. Students will be able to demonstrate safe nursing care and practices, incorporating the concepts discussed in this course.
NURS 118-OB Health Concepts for the Childbearing Family
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 1.50 hours lecture, 4.50 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- NURS 117-MS or Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program with a current LVN license and at least one year experience within the past 5 years.
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course builds upon 117-MS incorporating nursing concepts within the domains of health, client attributes, nursing profession, and healthcare system. Nursing concepts will include: Regulation and Metabolism; Reproduction; Mood and affect; Human Development; Diversity; Legal Practice; Abuse and Violence; Health and Wellness/Health Promotion/Disease Prevention; Grief and Loss; Quality Improvement, and Technical Skills. This course expands on professional nursing concepts, nursing assessment, pharmacology, medication administration, nursing skills, and the nursing process in relation to the childbearing family. Students will be able to demonstrate safe nursing care and practices, incorporating the concepts discussed in this course.
NURS 118-P Health Concepts for Pediatrics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 1.50 hours lecture, 4.50 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- NURS 117-MS or Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program with a current LVN license and at least 1 year experience within the past 5 years.
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course builds upon NURS 117-MS, incorporating nursing concepts within the domains of Biophysical, Client Attributes, Nursing, and Health Care. Concepts will include: Elimination, Nutrition and Digestion, Regulation and Metabolism, Sensory Perception, Mobility, Oxygenation, Perfusion Cellular Regulation, Immunity, Fluid and Electrolytes/Acid-Base balance, Infection, Intracranial Regulation, Cognition, Abuse and Violence, Development, Diversity, Wellness and Health Promotion, Clinical Judgment, Ethical Practice, and Quality Improvement. This course expands on nursing assessment, pharmacology, medication administration, nursing skills, and the nursing process in relation to pediatrics and growth and development. Students will be able to demonstrate safe nursing care and practices, incorporating the concepts discussed in this course.
NURS 120 Pharmacology For Nurses I
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 2.00 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Basic concepts of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug interactions and the nursing process related to neurologic and neuromuscular agents; analgesics and anti-inflammatory agents; eye, ear, and skin agents; respiratory agents; endocrine agents; gastrointestinal agents; and reproductive and gender-related agents.
NURS 121 Pharmacology for Nurses II
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 2.00 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Basic concepts of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug interactions, and the nursing process related to anticonclusive agents; antipsychotic agents; cardiovascular agents; renal agents; anti-infective agents vaccinations; and antineoplastic agents.
NURS 140 Adult Health Assessment
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 1.00 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
Basic concepts of health assessment to include interviewing and assessment techniques used to obtain a comprehensive health history from an adult and relating findings to the nursing process. Transcultural and adult developmental stage considerations are also included.
NURS 197 Nursing Topics
- Units
- 0.5-4
- Hours
- 0.50-4.00 hours lecture, 1.50-12.00 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Topics in Nursing. See Class Schedule for specific topic offered. Course title will designate subject covered.
NURS 217-G Health Concepts for Geriatrics
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 1.50 hours lecture, 4.50 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- NURS 118-BH and NURS 118-OB and NURS 118-P
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course builds upon NURS 118-OB, NURS 118-P, and NURS 118-BH, incorporating nursing concepts within the domains of Biophysical, Client Attributes, Nursing, and Health Care. Concepts will include: Nutrition and Digestion, Regulation and Metabolism, Sensory Perception, Mobility, Intracranial Regulation, Comfort, Stress and Coping, Cognition, Abuse and Violence, Development, Grief and Loss, Professional Identity, Ethical Practice, Legal Issues, Quality Improvement, Informatics, and Health Care Delivery. This course expands on nursing assessment, pharmacology, medication administration, nursing skills, and the nursing process in relation to the older adult. Students will be able to demonstrate advanced nursing care and practices, incorporating the concepts discussed in this course.
NURS 217-M Advanced Nursing Concepts II
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 1.50 hours lecture, 4.50 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- NURS 118-BH and NURS 118-OB and NURS 118-P
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course builds upon NURS 118-OB, NURS 118-P, and NURS 118-BH, incorporating nursing concepts within the domains of Biophysical, Client Attributes, Nursing, and Health Care. Concepts will include: Elimination, Nutrition and Digestion, Regulation and Metabolism, Mobility, Perfusion, Immunity, Fluid and Electrolytes/Acid-Base Balance, Diversity, Grief and Loss, Wellness and Health Promotion, Clinical Judgment, Quality Improvement, and Health Care Delivery. This course expands on nursing assessment, pharmacology, medication administration, nursing skills, and the nursing process in relation to the nursing care of clients with unpredictable outcomes across the lifespan. Students will be able to demonstrate advanced nursing care and practices, incorporating the concepts discussed in this course.
NURS 217-S Advanced Nursing Concepts I
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 1.50 hours lecture, 4.50 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- NURS 118-BH and NURS 118-OB and NURS 118-P
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course builds upon NURS 118-OB, NURS 118-P, and NURS 118-BH, incorporating nursing concepts within the domains of Biophysical, Client Attributes, Nursing, and Health Care. Concepts will include: Elimination, Nutrition and Digestion, Regulation and Metabolism, Mobility, Oxygenation, Sexuality, Tissue Integrity, Cellular Regulation, Infection, Comfort, Diversity, Wellness and Health Promotion, Communication, Professional Identity, Legal Issues, Quality Improvement, and Informatics. This course expands on nursing assessment, pharmacology, medication administration, nursing skills, and the nursing process in relation to the nursing care of clients with unpredictable outcomes across the lifespan. Students will be able to demonstrate advanced nursing care and practices, incorporating the concepts discussed in this course.
NURS 218-MS Transition to Professional Nursing Practice Concepts
- Units
- 8.5
- Hours
- 3.50 hours lecture, 15.00 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- NURS 217-S and NURS 217-M and NURS 217-G
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course builds upon NURS 217-G, NURS 217-S, and NURS 217-M, incorporating nursing concepts within the domains of Biophysical, Client Attributes, Nursing, and Health Care. Concepts will include: Regulation and Metabolism, Oxygenation, Perfusion, Tissue Integrity, Cellular Regulation, Immunity, Infection, Intracranial Regulation, Stress and Coping, Wellness and Health Promotion, Communication, Professional Identity, Clinical Judgment, Ethical Practice, Legal Issues, Quality Improvement, Informatics, Health Care Delivery, and Health Care Policy. This course expands on nursing assessment, pharmacology, medication administration, nursing skills, and the nursing process in relation to the management of care of multiple, complex, clients across the lifespan. This course transitions the student to professional nursing practice.
NURS 295 Directed Study in Nursing
- Units
- 1-3
- Hours
- 3.00-9.00 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Designed for the student who has demonstrated a proficiency in nursing subjects and the initiative to work independently on a particular sustained project which does not fit into the context of regularly scheduled classes. Additionally, this course can be used for students transferring into the Palomar College nursing program. Course work would fulfill needed content and/or clinical laboratory time to meet the requirements of the Associate Degree Nursing Program.