# Nursing (NURS) courses Porterville College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 12 courses Source: https://reg-prod.ec.kccd.edu/StudentRegistrationSsb/ssb/term/termSelection?mode=courseSearch "Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027. ### NURS P100 — Strategy/Success/Nursing Program - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** Total lecture 36 hours - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Summer 2026, 2 sections (/c/porterville-college/schedule/summer-2026/nurs.md); Fall 2026, 8 sections (/c/porterville-college/schedule/fall-2026/nurs.md); Spring 2027, 8 sections (/c/porterville-college/schedule/spring-2027/nurs.md) - General education: PC-GE 6 - Degree applicable This course is designed to prepare students for successful completion of the nursing program. The student will be given an overview of the program requirements and expectations, and he/she will acquire information and skills that facilitate student success once admitted into the program. Students will also explore nursing career options which will guide the development of their educational plan. ### NURS P130 — Fundamentals Concepts of Nursing Practice - **Units:** 4 - **Hours:** Total lecture 36 hours, total laboratory 108 hours - **Prerequisite:** Acceptance in the Associate Degree Nursing Program or evaluation of skills and knowledge as outlined per the Program Policy of Granting Credit for Previous Education and/or Experience. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/porterville-college/schedule/fall-2026/nurs.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/porterville-college/schedule/spring-2027/nurs.md) - Degree applicable This course focuses on fundamental concepts necessary for safe, patient-centered nursing care for a diverse patient population with well-defined healthcare concerns, with an introduction to the legal and ethical responsibilities of the Registered Nurse. The student is introduced to the use of clinical judgment applied to nursing, the nursing process, cultural diversity, and communication techniques used when interacting with patients, families, other support persons, and members of the interprofessional team. Other program concepts such as evidence-based care, teamwork/collaboration, and information technology are also introduced. Selected nursing skills are taught in the skills laboratory with opportunities to apply fundamental concepts to basic nursing skills in the clinical setting. ### NURS P131 — Concepts of Nursing Care of the Adult and Older Adult I - **Units:** 4 - **Hours:** Total lecture 36 hours, total laboratory 108 hours - **Prerequisite:** Appropriate standing in the Associate Degree Nursing Program or evaluation of skills and knowledge as outlined per the Program Policy of Granting Credit for Previous Education and/or Experience. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/porterville-college/schedule/fall-2026/nurs.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/porterville-college/schedule/spring-2027/nurs.md) - Degree applicable This course builds on the concepts of nursing practice for the acquisition and application of adult health nursing theory, communication, collaboration, and clinical judgment necessary for safe, patient-centered nursing care for adults and older adults with stable healthcare conditions. The course incorporates the legal and ethical responsibilities of the Registered Nurse in the care of adults and older adults, their families, and other support persons. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in a variety of clinical settings. ### NURS P132 — Critical Thinking for the Registered Nurse - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** Total lecture 36 hours - **Prerequisite:** Acceptance in the Associate Degree Nursing Program or evaluation of skills and knowledge as outlined per the Program Policy of Granting Credit for Previous Education and/or Experience. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/porterville-college/schedule/fall-2026/nurs.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/porterville-college/schedule/spring-2027/nurs.md) - Degree applicable This course introduces the learner to critical thinking and strategies at the Registered Nurse level that underscore the clinical judgment represented in the nursing process as well as dealing with aspects of the healthcare system for safe practice in the current healthcare environment. The major purpose of the course is to teach students the clinical judgment needed to predict and manage potential complications and decrease the failure to rescue rate which results in improved patient outcomes. This course is the foundation for the thinking processes applied throughout all nursing courses. ### NURS P133 — Concepts of Nursing Care of the Adult and Older Adult II - **Units:** 6 - **Hours:** Total lecture 54 hours, total laboratory 162 hours - **Prerequisite:** Appropriate standing in the Associate Degree Nursing Program or evaluation of skills and knowledge as outlined per the Program Policy of Granting Credit for Previous Education and/or Experience. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/porterville-college/schedule/fall-2026/nurs.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/porterville-college/schedule/spring-2027/nurs.md) - Degree applicable This course is a continuation of Concepts of Nursing of the Adult and Older Adult I building on concepts of nursing practice for the acquisition and application of adult health nursing theory, communication, collaboration, and clinical judgment necessary for safe, patient-centered nursing care of adults and older adults with acute and chronic healthcare issues. The course incorporates the legal and ethical responsibilities of the Registered Nurse in the care of adults and older adults, their families, and other support persons. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in a variety of clinical settings. ### NURS P134 — Concepts of Nursing Care of the Reproducing Family - **Units:** 3.5 - **Hours:** Total lecture 27 hours, total laboratory 108 hours - **Prerequisite:** Appropriate standing in the Registered Nursing (AS) Program or evaluation of skills and knowledge as outlined per the Program Policy of Granting Credit for Previous Education and/or Experience. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/porterville-college/schedule/fall-2026/nurs.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/porterville-college/schedule/spring-2027/nurs.md) - Degree applicable This course builds on concepts of nursing practice for the acquisition and application of family, reproductive health, and maternal/child nursing theory, communication, collaboration, and clinical judgment necessary for safe, patient-centered nursing care of the reproducing family and other support persons. The course incorporates the legal and ethical responsibilities of the Registered Nurse in the care of reproducing families. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in a variety of clinical settings. ### NURS P135 — Concepts of Mental Health Nursing - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** Total lecture 27 hours, total laboratory 81 hours - **Prerequisite:** Appropriate standing in the Registered Nursing (AS) Program or evaluation of skills and knowledge as outlined per the Program Policy of Granting Credit for Previous Education and/or Experience. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/porterville-college/schedule/fall-2026/nurs.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/porterville-college/schedule/spring-2027/nurs.md) - Degree applicable This course builds on concepts of nursing practice for the acquisition and application of mental health nursing theory, communication, collaboration, and clinical judgment necessary for safe, patient-centered nursing care of diverse patients needing various levels of mental health promotion and mental illness management, their families, and other support persons. The course incorporates the legal and ethical responsibilities of the Registered Nurse in mental health nursing. Application of knowledge and patient care skills occurs in a variety of clinical settings. ### NURS P136 — Concepts of Nursing Care of the Adult and Older Adult III - **Units:** 6 - **Hours:** Total lecture 54 hours, total laboratory 162 hours - **Prerequisite:** Appropriate standing in the Associate Degree Nursing Program or evaluation of skills and knowledge as outlined per Program Policy of Granting Credit for Previous Education and/or Experience. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/porterville-college/schedule/fall-2026/nurs.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/porterville-college/schedule/spring-2027/nurs.md) - Degree applicable This course is a continuation of Concepts of Nursing Care of the Adult and Older Adult, building on concepts of nursing practice for the acquisition and application of adult health nursing theory, communication,collaboration, and clinical judgment necessary for safe, patient-centered nursing care expanding on the acute and chronic issues common to adults and older adults. The course incorporates the legal and ethical responsibilities of the Registered Nurse in the care of adults, their families, and other support persons. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in a variety of clinical settings. ### NURS P137 — Concepts of Pediatric Nursing - **Units:** 3.5 - **Hours:** Total lecture 36 hours, total laboratory 81 hours - **Prerequisite:** Appropriate standing in the Registered Nursing (AS) Program or evaluation of skills and knowledge as outlined per the Program Policy of Granting Credit for Previous Education and/or Experience. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/porterville-college/schedule/fall-2026/nurs.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/porterville-college/schedule/spring-2027/nurs.md) - Degree applicable This course builds on concepts of nursing practice for the acquisition and application of pediatric nursing theory, communication, collaboration, and clinical judgment necessary for safe, patient-centered nursing care of diverse children, their families, and other support persons. The course incorporates legal and ethical responsibilities of the Registered Nurse in the care of children. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in a variety of clinical settings. ### NURS P138 — Concepts of Nursing Care of the Adult and Older Adult IV - **Units:** 6 - **Hours:** Total lecture 54 hours, total laboratory 162 hours - **Prerequisite:** Appropriate standing in the Associate Degree Nursing Program or evaluation of skills and knowledge as outlined per the Program Policy of Granting Credit for Previous Education and/or Experience. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/porterville-college/schedule/fall-2026/nurs.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/porterville-college/schedule/spring-2027/nurs.md) - Degree applicable This is a continuation of Concepts of Nursing Care of the Adult and Older Adult III, building on concepts of nursing practice for the acquisition and application of adult health nursing theory, communication, collaboration, and clinical judgment necessary for safe, patient-centered nursing care of adults and older adults with complex healthcare issues. ### NURS P139 — Transition to Registered Nursing Practice - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** Total lecture 18 hours - **Prerequisite:** Appropriate standing in the Registered Nursing (AS) Program or evaluation of skills and knowledge as outlined per the Program Policy of Granting Credit for Previous Education and/or Experience. - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/porterville-college/schedule/fall-2026/nurs.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/porterville-college/schedule/spring-2027/nurs.md) - Degree applicable This advanced, comprehensive course provides a synthesis of all concepts and nursing content taught throughout the program. This course enables the individual student to recognize areas that need enhancement prior to entering Registered Nursing practice. Includes a review for the National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nursing and strategies for success. ### NURS P171 — Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Transition to Registered Nurse (RN) Program - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** Total Lecture 36 hours, total laboratory 54 hours - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Degree applicable Prerequisite: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) with Intravenous (IV) certification or Registered Nursing student with evaluation of skills and knowledge as outlined per the Program Policy of Granting credit for Previous Education and/or Experience. This course is required for all Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) seeking advanced placement in the nursing program. Upon successful completion of this course, students enter into the third semester of the nursing program. This course presents concepts and thinking required of the nursing courses at the end of the first year. The course also includes content specific to RN education not included in an LVN program. It also builds on the care of the patients across the life span including the reproducing family, children, adults, and the elderly. Advanced nursing skills are taught in the skills laboratory and course content is applied to patient care in the simulation laboratory. Not open to students with credit in NURS P170.