Nursing-Associate Degree
21 courses · Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
ADN 075 LVN Transition into the Associate Degree Nursing Program
- Units
- 2.5
- Hours
- 36 Lecture, 27 Lab
This short-term course provides an overview of the Associate Degree Nursing Program. The focus is on successful learning strategies and the development of critical thinking skills. An overview of the systems developmental stress model is included as a framework for the nursing process and the Associate Degree Nursing curriculum. Also included is an in-depth study of the nursing process including physical assessment, nursing diagnosis, interventions and evaluations. The nursing skills required for physical assessment and basic patient care will be presented. This course is open to all career ladder LVN and 30-unit option students entering the second year of the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
ADN 130 Foundational Concepts of Nursing
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- BIOL 125, BIOL 222, BIOL 226, ENGL C1000
- Corequisite
- ADN 130L
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course introduces students to foundational concepts across the lifespan that inform the provision of safe and effective nursing care. Principles of safety, care competencies, health care infrastructure, attributes, and roles are presented. Students apply concepts in seminar, lab, and/or clinical settings, and can put concepts into practice upon completing the course. The California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) requires that students must be enrolled in ADN 130 and ADN 130L at the same time and pass both courses together: the courses cannot be taken individually for credit.
ADN 130L Foundational Concepts of Nursing Lab
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 81 Lab
- Prerequisite
- BIOL 125, BIOL 226, BIOL 222, ENGL C1000
- Corequisite
- ADN 130
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course introduces students to foundational concepts across the lifespan that inform the provision of safe and effective nursing care. Principles of safety, care competencies, health care infrastructure, attributes, and roles are presented. Students apply concepts in seminar, lab, and/or clinical settings, and can put concepts into practice upon completing the course. The California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) requires that students must be enrolled in ADN 130 and ADN 130L at the same time and pass both courses together: the courses cannot be taken individually for credit. This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only.
ADN 131 Healthcare Participant
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- ADN 130, ADN 130L
- Corequisite
- ADN 132, ADN 131L
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course introduces students to attributes of the health care participant in individual, family, and community terms, and which inform the provision of safe and effective nursing care. Students apply concepts in seminar, lab, and/or clinical settings, and can put concepts into practice upon completing the course. The California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) requires that students must be enrolled in ADN 131 and ADN 131L at the same time and pass both courses together: the courses cannot be taken individually for credit.
ADN 131L Healthcare Participant Lab
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 108 Lab
- Prerequisite
- ADN 130, ADN 130L
- Corequisite
- ADN 131, ADN 132
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course introduces students to attributes of the health care participant in individual, family, and community terms, and which inform the provision of safe and effective nursing care. Students apply concepts in seminar, lab, and/or clinical settings, and can put concepts into practice upon completing the course. The California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) requires that students must be enrolled in ADN 131 and ADN 131L at the same time and pass both courses together: the courses cannot be taken individually for credit. This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only.
ADN 132 Pharmacology I
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 18 Lecture, 27 Lab
- Prerequisite
- ADN 130, ADN 130L
- Corequisite
- ADN 131, ADN 131L
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course introduces students to pharmacologic nursing practice via a conceptual approach. Emphasis is placed on drug classifications, prototypes, actions, interactions, adverse effects, and nursing implications. Students are encouraged to utilize the nursing process and clinical judgment while applying concepts in a seminar setting; and, in conjunction with a knowledge of pharmacological principles and interventions, can put concepts into practice upon completing the course.
ADN 133 Maternal Newborn Health Concepts
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- ADN 131, ADN 131L, ADN 132
- Corequisite
- ADN 133L
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course focuses on maternal and newborn health concepts that inform the provision of safe and effective nursing care. Emphasis is placed on reproduction, sexuality, homeostasis, regulation, and emotion. Students apply concepts in seminar, lab, and/or clinical settings, and can put concepts into practice upon completing the course. The California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) requires that students must be enrolled in ADN 133 and ADN 133L at the same time and pass both courses together: the courses cannot be taken individually for credit.
ADN 133L Maternal Newborn Health Concepts Lab
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 81 Lab
- Prerequisite
- ADN 131, ADN 131L, ADN 132
- Corequisite
- ADN 133
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course focuses on maternal and newborn health concepts that inform the provision of safe and effective nursing care. Emphasis is placed on reproduction, sexuality, homeostasis, regulation, and emotion. Students apply concepts in seminar, lab, and/or clinical settings, and can put concepts into practice upon completing the course. The California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) requires that students must be enrolled in ADN 133 and ADN 133L at the same time and pass both courses together: the courses cannot be taken individually for credit. This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only.
ADN 134 Pediatric Health Concepts
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- ADN 131, ADN 131L, ADN 132
- Corequisite
- ADN 134L
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course focuses on pediatric health concepts that inform the provision of safe and effective nursing care. Emphasis is placed on attributes and resources, homeostasis, and regulation. Students apply concepts in seminar, lab, and/or clinical settings, and can put concepts into practice upon completing the course. The California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) requires that students must be enrolled in ADN 134 and ADN 134L at the same time and pass both courses together: the courses cannot be taken individually for credit.
ADN 134L Pediatric Health Concepts Lab
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 81 Lab
- Prerequisite
- ADN 131, ADN 131L, ADN 132
- Corequisite
- ADN 134
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course focuses on pediatric health concepts that inform the provision of safe and effective nursing care. Emphasis is placed on attributes and resources, homeostasis, and regulation. Students apply concepts in seminar, lab, and/or clinical settings, and can put concepts into practice upon completing the course. The California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) requires that students must be enrolled in ADN 134 and ADN 134L at the same time and pass both courses together: the courses cannot be taken individually for credit. This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only.
ADN 135 Nursing Health and Illness Concepts I
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- ADN 131, ADN 131L, ADN 132
- Corequisite
- ADN 135L
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course focuses on health and illness concepts for care of individuals with common and/or chronic conditions across the lifespan, and which inform the provision of safe and effective nursing care. Emphasis is placed on concepts including homeostasis and regulation, protection and movement, oxygenation, and hemostasis; and on professional nursing concepts including professional attributes and care competencies. Students apply concepts in seminar, lab, and/or clinical settings, and can put concepts into practice upon completing the course. The California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) requires that students must be enrolled in ADN 135 and ADN 135L at the same time and pass both courses together: the courses cannot be taken individually for credit.
ADN 135L Nursing Health and Illness Concepts I Lab
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 108 Lab
- Prerequisite
- ADN 131, ADN 131L, ADN 132
- Corequisite
- ADN 135
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course focuses on health and illness concepts for care of individuals with common and/or chronic conditions across the lifespan, and which inform the provision of safe and effective nursing care. Emphasis is placed on concepts including homeostasis and regulation, protection and movement, oxygenation, and hemostasis; and on professional nursing concepts including professional attributes and care competencies. Students apply concepts in seminar, lab, and/or clinical settings, and can put concepts into practice upon completing the course. The California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) requires that students must be enrolled in ADN 135 and ADN 135L at the same time and pass both courses together: the courses cannot be taken individually for credit. This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only.
ADN 230 Mental Health Concepts
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 27 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- ADN 133, ADN 133L, ADN 134, ADN 134L, ADN 135, ADN 135L
- Corequisite
- ADN 230L
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course focuses on mental health concepts across the lifespan, and which inform the provision of safe and effective nursing care. Emphasis is placed on concepts including coping and stress tolerance, emotion, cognitive function, and maladaptive behavior. Students apply concepts in seminar, lab, and/or clinical settings, and can put concepts into practice upon completing the course. The California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) requires that students must be enrolled in ADN 230 and ADN 230L at the same time and pass both courses together: the courses cannot be taken individually for credit.
ADN 230L Mental Health Concepts Lab
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 81 Lab
- Prerequisite
- ADN 133, ADN 133L, ADN 134, ADN 134L, ADN 135, ADN 135L
- Corequisite
- ADN 230
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course focuses on mental health concepts across the lifespan, and which inform the provision of safe and effective nursing care. Emphasis is placed on concepts including coping and stress tolerance, emotion, cognitive function, and maladaptive behavior. Students apply concepts in seminar, lab, and/or clinical settings, and can put concepts into practice upon completing the course. The California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) requires that students must be enrolled in ADN 230 and ADN 230L at the same time and pass both courses together: the courses cannot be taken individually for credit. This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only.
ADN 231 Nursing Health and Illness Concepts II
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- ADN 133, ADN 133L, ADN 134, ADN 134L, ADN 135, ADN 135L
- Corequisite
- ADN 231L, ADN 232
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course focuses on health and illness concepts for complex acute and chronic conditions across the lifespan, and which inform the provision of safe and effective nursing care. Emphasis is placed on concepts including oxygenation, homeostasis and regulation, protection and movement, and coping; and on professional nursing concepts including selected professional attributes and care competencies. Students apply concepts in seminar, lab, and/or clinical settings, and can put concepts into practice upon completing the course. The California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) requires that students must be enrolled in ADN 231 and ADN 231L at the same time and pass both courses together: the courses cannot be taken individually for credit.
ADN 231L Nursing Health and Illness Concepts II Lab
- Units
- 2.5
- Hours
- 135 Lab
- Prerequisite
- ADN 133, ADN 133L, ADN 134, ADN 134L, ADN 135, ADN 135L
- Corequisite
- ADN 231
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course focuses on health and illness concepts for complex acute and chronic conditions across the lifespan, and which inform the provision of safe and effective nursing care. Emphasis is placed on concepts including oxygenation, homeostasis and regulation, protection and movement, and coping; and on professional nursing concepts including selected professional attributes and care competencies. Students apply concepts in seminar, lab, and/or clinical settings, and can put concepts into practice upon completing the course. The California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) requires that students must be enrolled in ADN 231 and ADN 231L at the same time and pass both courses together: the courses cannot be taken individually for credit. This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass Basis only.
ADN 232 Pharmacology II
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 18 Lecture, 27 Lab
- Prerequisite
- ADN 132, ADN 133, ADN 133L, ADN 134, ADN 134L, ADN 135, ADN 135L
- Corequisite
- ADN 231L, ADN 231
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course continues the study of pharmacology via a conceptual approach as it relates to nursing management of drug therapy. Emphasis is placed on drug classifications, prototypes, actions, interactions, adverse effects, and nursing implications; and on complex curricular concepts related to pharmacological modalities. Students are encouraged to utilize the nursing process and clinical judgment while applying concepts in a seminar setting; and, in conjunction with a knowledge of pharmacological principles and interventions, can put concepts into practice upon completing the course.
ADN 233 Nursing Health and Illness Concepts III
- Units
- 2.5
- Hours
- 45 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- ADN 230, ADN 230L, ADN 231, ADN 231L, ADN 232
- Corequisite
- ADN 233L
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course focuses on health and illness concepts for care of individuals with multisystem and emergent health conditions across the lifespan, and which inform the provision of safe and effective nursing care. Concepts include homeostasis and regulation, protection and movement, and maladaptive behavior. Students apply concepts in seminar, lab, and/or clinical settings, and can put concepts into practice upon completing the course. The California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) requires that students must be enrolled in ADN 233 and ADN 233L at the same time and pass both courses together: the courses cannot be taken individually for credit.
ADN 233L Nursing Health and Illness Concepts III Lab
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 108 Lab
- Prerequisite
- ADN 230, ADN 230L, ADN 231, ADN 231L, ADN 232
- Corequisite
- ADN 233
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course focuses on health and illness concepts for care of individuals with multisystem and emergent health conditions across the lifespan, and which inform the provision of safe and effective nursing care. Concepts include homeostasis and regulation, protection and movement, and maladaptive behavior. Students apply concepts in seminar, lab, and/or clinical settings, and can put concepts into practice upon completing the course. The California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) requires that students must be enrolled in ADN 233 and ADN 233L at the same time and pass both courses together: the courses cannot be taken individually for credit. This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only.
ADN 234 Nursing Health and Illness Concepts IV
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- ADN 233, ADN 233L
- Corequisite
- ADN 234L
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course focuses on the theoretical and clinical application of the nursing process and clinical judgment in the provision of safe and effective nursing care for patients across the lifespan. The course facilitates the transition from student nurse to graduate nurse, and includes content related to professional nursing and healthcare concepts. Students participate as a preceptee or mentee/member of the healthcare team and assume responsibility for a group of patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or a non-faculty preceptor. Upon completion of the course, students are expected to function satisfactorily within the Nurse of the Future core competencies. The California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) requires that students must be enrolled in ADN 234 and ADN 234L at the same time and pass both courses together: the courses cannot be taken individually for credit.
ADN 234L Nursing Health and Illness Concepts IV Lab
- Units
- 2.5
- Hours
- 135 Lab
- Prerequisite
- ADN 233, ADN 233L
- Corequisite
- ADN 234
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course focuses on the theoretical and clinical application of the nursing process and clinical judgment in the provision of safe and effective nursing care for patients across the lifespan. The course facilitates the transition from student nurse to graduate nurse, and includes content related to professional nursing and healthcare concepts. Students participate as a preceptee or mentee/member of the healthcare team and assume responsibility for a group of patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or a non-faculty preceptor. Upon completion of the course, students are expected to function satisfactorily within the Nurse of the Future core competencies. The California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) requires that students must be enrolled in ADN 234 and ADN 234L at the same time and pass both courses together: the courses cannot be taken individually for credit. This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only.