Nursing Education
23 courses · San Diego City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
NRSE 92 Nursing Student Success
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 8 - 9 hours lecture/24-27 hours lab
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is designed to provide the incoming nursing student with an introduction to the study of nursing. The student participates in eight four-hour sessions to explore and become familiar with the expectations and realities of being a nursing student. Utilizing a variety of topics, activities, examinations, and general information. This course is designed to assist the student to develop strategies to be successful in the Nursing Education Program. Emphasis is placed on the student's responsibilities in identifying person learning styles that are most effective and a personal study plan to facilitate mastery of this rigorous and challenging program. The philosophy of the Nursing Education Program and the role of the student in developing accountability, integrity, and meeting the standards of academic and clinical conduct are also discussed.
NRSE 108 Nursing Skills Laboratory II
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
This course is intended for second semester students pursuing an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing. It provides students an additional opportunity for practice and mastery of basic nursing skills. There is opportunity to apply related theoretical concepts with supervised practice of basic nursing skills that are concurrently presented in the second semester of the Nursing Education Program.
NRSE 121 Nursing Skills Laboratory I
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
This course is intended for first semester students pursuing an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing. It provides students an additional opportunity for practice and mastery of basic patient care skills. There is opportunity to apply related theoretical concepts with supervised practice of introductory patient care skills that are concurrently presented in the first semester of the Nursing Education Program.
NRSE 140 Foundations of Nursing
- Units
- 4.5
- Hours
- 32 - 36 hours lecture/120-135 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- BIOL 205 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent and BIOL 230 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent and BIOL 235 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course provides an introduction to nursing and the roles of the associate degree nurse, the nursing process, critical thinking, knowledge, and foundational skills necessary for beginning-level assessment and interventions (procedures) for adults. It also introduces the learner to the philosophy and conceptual framework of the nursing program. The emphasis is on meeting the client's basic needs throughout the life cycle. Introductory skills of client care are practiced in the skills and simulation laboratories with supervised clinical experiences in a variety of health settings. This course is intended for students enrolled in the first semester of the Associate of Science Degree in the Nursing.
NRSE 141 Pharmacology for Nursing
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 16 - 18 hours lecture
- Corequisite
- Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: NRSE 140 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- Advisory
- ENGL C1000 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course introduces basic concepts of pharmacology. Legal, ethical, psychological, cultural, and age-specific aspects of drug therapy are presented. A nursing process approach to the principles of medication administration and dosage calculation is included. This course is intended for students enrolled in the first semester of the Associate of Science Degree in Nursing.
NRSE 142 Medical Surgical Nursing I
- Units
- 4.5
- Hours
- 32 - 36 hours lecture/120-135 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- NRSE 140 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent and NRSE 141 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is an introduction to nursing concepts and practices as they relate to the young adult through geriatric adult in the medical surgical environment. Through utilization of the nursing process, the student begins to recognize alterations in physical and physiological functioning or illness and formulates age-appropriate nursing interventions. Topics include selected psychomotor skills associated with the basic human needs, medication administration, and intravenous therapy, are studied and practiced. This course is intended for students enrolled in the first semester of the Associate of Science Degree in Nursing.
NRSE 143 Pharmacology for Nursing II
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 16 - 18 hours lecture
- Corequisite
- Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: NRSE 142 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course provides supplementary instruction on pharmacologic intervention for medical surgical disorders. Emphasis is placed on drug categories and medications used in medical surgical nursing care environments. A nursing process approach to the principles of medication administration and dosage calculation is included. This course is intended for students enrolled in the Associate of Science Degree in Nursing.
NRSE 144 Medical Surgical Nursing II
- Units
- 4.5
- Hours
- 32 - 36 hours lecture/120-135 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- NRSE 142 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course develops the first year nursing student's knowledge and skills as they relate to the adult non-critical moderately complex medical-surgical client. Through utilization of the nursing process, the student recognizes alterations in functioning or illness and formulates age-appropriate nursing interventions. Psychomotor skills associated with moderately complex needs, medication administration and intravenous therapy are studied and practiced. The impact of multiple nursing diagnoses on client outcomes is introduced. This course is intended for nursing students enrolled in the second semester of the Associate of Science Degree in Nursing.
NRSE 145 Pharmacology for Nursing III
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 16 - 18 hours lecture
- Corequisite
- Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: NRSE 144 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course emphasizes drug categories and medications used in acute medical/surgical environments. A nursing process approach to the principles of medication administration and dosage calculation is included. This course is intended for students enrolled in the Associate of Science Degree in Nursing.
NRSE 146 Maternal-Child Health Nursing
- Units
- 4.5
- Hours
- 36 - 40.5 hours lecture/108-121.5 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- NRSE 142 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- Advisory
- NRSE 140 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course focuses on integration and application of the nursing process as it relates to the nursing care of the childbearing family, children, and their families. Emphasis is on the concepts and skills related to age-appropriate, family centered care. Clinical experiences provides opportunities for students to participate in therapeutic activities in a variety of pediatric and obstetrical settings. This course is intended for nursing students enrolled in the second semester of the Associate of Science Degree in Nursing.
NRSE 147 Pharmacology for Nursing IV
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 16 - 18 hours lecture
- Corequisite
- Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: NRSE 146 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course emphasizes drug categories and medications used in reproductive health, obstetrics, and pediatrics. A nursing process approach to the principles of medication administration and dosage calculation is included. This course is intended for students enrolled in the Associate of Science Degree in Nursing.
NRSE 206 Nursing Skills Laboratory III
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
This course is intended for third semester students pursuing an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing. It provides students an additional opportunity for practice and mastery of intermediate nursing care skills. There is opportunity to apply related theoretical concepts with supervised practice of intermediate nursing care skills that are concurrently presented in the third semester of the Nursing Education Program.
NRSE 208 Nursing Skills Laboratory IV
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
This course is intended for fourth semester students pursuing an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing. It provides students an additional opportunity for practice and mastery of advanced nursing skills required for the care of the complex patient. There is opportunity to apply advanced theoretical concepts to supervised practice of nursing skills needed for the care of the complex patient.
NRSE 235 LVN to RN Transition
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/24-27 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- BIOL 205 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent and BIOL 230 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent and BIOL 235 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course focuses on the theory and application of the concepts of physical assessment, nursing process, critical thinking, disease processes and nursing competencies in the professional roles of clinician, teacher, leader, and advocate. Emphasis is on assisting the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to integrate into the Associate Degree Nursing. This course is offered to students accepted into the LVN to Registered Nurse (RN) step up program.
NRSE 240 Medical/Surgical Nursing III
- Units
- 4.5
- Hours
- 32 - 36 hours lecture/120-135 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- NRSE 144 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent and NRSE 146 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent and NRSE 235 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course assists the learner to synthesize and correlate nursing knowledge and skills in providing care to multiple clients who have complex, multi-system illnesses. Focus is for the learner to predict client needs and priorities, and evaluate outcomes of care. Associated psychomotor skills are integrated and practiced. This course is offered to students enrolled in the second year of the Associate of Science Degree in Nursing.
NRSE 241 Pharmacology for Nursing V
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 16 - 18 hours lecture
- Corequisite
- Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: NRSE 240 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course provides supplementary instruction on pharmacologic intervention for medical-surgical disorders. Emphasis is placed on drug categories and medications introduced in advanced medical-surgical nursing care environments. A nursing process approach to the principles of medication administration and dosage calculation is included. This course is offered to students enrolled in the Associate of Science Degree in Nursing.
NRSE 242 Mental Health & Gerontological Nursing
- Units
- 4.5
- Hours
- 36 - 40.5 hours lecture/108-121.5 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- NRSE 144 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or NRSE 146 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or NRSE 235 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is an introduction to mental health/psychiatric and gerontological nursing using the nursing process to promote psychosocial and physiological integrity. Emphasis is on therapeutic interaction and communication, bio-psychosocial rehabilitation, and therapeutic use of self. Clinical experiences provide opportunities for students to participate in therapeutic activities in a variety of settings. The student also explores interventions to increase the client's functional abilities with an emphasis on lifestyle and physical changes. This course is offered to students enrolled in the second year of the Associate of Science Degree in Nursing.
NRSE 243 Pharmacology for Nursing VI
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 16 - 18 hours lecture
- Corequisite
- Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: NRSE 242 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course provides supplementary instruction on pharmacologic intervention in mental health and gerontological nursing. Emphasis is placed on drug categories and medications used in psychiatric/mental health and gerontological environments. A nursing process approach to the principles of medication administration and dosage calculation is included. This course is offered to students enrolled in the Associate of Science Degree in Nursing program.
NRSE 244 Medical Surgical Nursing IV
- Units
- 4.5
- Hours
- 36 - 40.5 hours lecture/108-121.5 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- NRSE 240 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent and NRSE 242 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course focuses on the advanced application of the nursing process in the care of critically ill adult and geriatric clients. The student organizes and discriminates data to establish priorities of care. Correlated clinical experiences emphasize the refinement of clinical decision-making, psychomotor skills, and management of client care in professional nursing practice. This course is offered to students in the final semester of the Associate of Science Degree in Nursing program.
NRSE 245 Pharmacology for Nursing VII
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 16 - 18 hours lecture
- Corequisite
- Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: NRSE 244 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course provides supplementary instruction on pharmacologic intervention for complex medical surgical disorders. Emphasis is placed on drug categories and medications introduced in complex medical surgical nursing care environments. A nursing process approach to the principles of medication administration and dosage calculation is included. This course is offered to students enrolled in the Associate of Science Degree in Nursing.
NRSE 246 Leadership in Nursing
- Units
- 4.5
- Hours
- 36 - 40.5 hours lecture/108-121.5 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- NRSE 240 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent and NRSE 242 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course focuses on the transition from student to staff nurse, emphasizing the responsibilities of planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating client care. Principles of leadership, delegation, time management, decision-making, collegial communication, group dynamics, conflict resolution, and change are included. The clinical experience requires the application of all previously learned concepts and skills. Acute care, long-term care, or community settings are utilized. This course is offered to students in the final semester of the Associate of Science Degree in Nursing.
NRSE 270 Occupational Work Experience in Nursing Education
- Units
- 1-4
- Hours
- 54 - 216 hours other
- Prerequisite
- NRSE 144 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent and NRSE 146 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This is a work experience course authorized by the Board of Registered Nursing. Students must be employed by or volunteer at a clinical site with which the nursing education program has a current affiliation agreement. The clinical site supports the objectives of the course and provides direct supervision of students through staff nurse mentors. Students apply previously learned nursing theory and clinical skills to perform client care. Students must be in good standing to enroll in this course. One unit of credit may be earned for every 54 hours of work experience. A maximum of fourteen credit hours for all work experience subject areas may be earned during one enrollment period.
NRSE 290 Independent Study
- Units
- 1-3
- Hours
- 48-162 hours other
This course provides students with an opportunity for additional academic and/or clinical experience in a particular area of nursing.