An introduction to basic concepts of mental health nursing with a focus on current therapeutic interpersonal processes and problem-solving techniques. Study of the identification and treatment of mental health disorders that may be present in acutely ill medical/surgical patients.
Introduction to the basic concepts of pharmacology with emphasis on the principles of pharmacology, medication, calculations, preparation, administration, and storage of medications, and understanding of the actions, side effects, and adverse reactions of different drugs.
Introduction to basic medical-surgical assessment skills as well as the nursing skills commonly practiced for clients with integumentary, musculoskeletal, and gastrointestinal disorders. This course includes the application of theory and practice of fundamental skills in the skills lab and the clinical area.
Presents theory as applied to clinical nursing practice. Systems focus includes the musculoskeletal, integumentary, and gastrointestinal systems. Nursing care of the geriatric client is emphasized to promote understanding of the core concepts of basic medical-surgical nursing: health and illness, cultural competence and age-appropriate nursing care.
Provides an introduction to basic patient care in the hospital setting with a focus on the following core components of Vocational Nursing: the nursing process, legal aspects of nursing, medical terminology, therapeutic communication, basic bedside nursing care, client teaching, infection control, and basic needs assessment. This course may also serve as a pathway from LVN to ADN degree.
The study of the nature of deviance and the sociology of crime, with special attention to the sociological theories that underlay its definition, as well as the social practices that are derived from them, including the criminal justice system. Analyses range from social psychological processes and the structure of social institutions (such as family, business, government, religion and law), to methods for measuring crime rates.
An advanced portfolio production course preparing students for a career in commercial, documentary or fine arts photography or for transfer to a four-year institution. Focus will be on technical and aesthetic issues as well as portfolio presentation and marketing strategies. Widens and deepens the skills, techniques, methods, and processes learned in PHOT 130A and PHOT130B. Emphasis on personally expressive themes and content. Expanded concepts, and complexity of techniques and processes.
An intermediate portfolio production course preparing students for a career in commercial, documentary or fine arts photography or for transfer to a four-year institution. Focus will be on technical and aesthetic issues as well as portfolio presentation and marketing strategies. Widens and deepens the skills, techniques, methods, and processes learned in PHOT 130A. Emphasis on personally expressive themes and content. Expanded concepts, and complexity of techniques and processes.
An introductory portfolio production course in preparation for a career in commercial, documentary or fine arts photography or for transfer to a four-year institution. Focus will be on technical and aesthetic issues as well as portfolio presentation and marketing strategies.
Building off of skills attained in 81B, students learn advanced principles of black and white film photography, including the further development of technical and aesthetic skills, elements of design and composition, camera technology and advanced-level film processing and darkroom printing. Emphasis on creating portfolios within the context of contemporary art, contemporary media, and photo history. The department may provide film cameras.