Academic Programs - Butte College

Term 1

6 - 7 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.

	Course Name	Units	Notes
	Math IV if Needed		Recommended Math Placement varies. Math IV placement or higher satisfies the admission requirement for the LVN program.

	ENGL-2: Reading and Composition	3	Recommended English placement varies.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 118 or ENGL 119 Unit(s): 3.00 Recommended Prep: Reading Level IV Transfer Status: CSU/UC Contact Hours: 51.00 hours Lecture Total Course Hours: 51.00 This course develops college-level critical reading and writing practices. Students will critically read expository, argumentative, and fictional texts and develop expository, persuasive, and argumentative academic writing. Essays will demonstrate reading comprehension, analysis, critique, academic research, and synthesis. (C-ID ENGL 100).
	Required Core Choice (Select One)	3 - 4
FN-2: Nutrition (3.00 units) FN-50: Nutrition-Diet Therapy (4.00 units)

Notes:

The LVN program admits students every three semesters. Contact the Nursing department for application deadlines. All prerequisites (Eng 2, Math level V, Bio 20 and 21, FN 2 or 50) must be complete with a C grade or equivalent before applying for admission. This is an impacted lottery admission program.

Term 2

8 - 9 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.

	Course Name	Units	Notes
	BIOL-20: Human Anatomy	4
Unit(s): 4.00 Recommended Prep: Reading Level IV; English Level IV; Math Level IV Transfer Status: CSU/UC Contact Hours: 51.00 hours Lecture / 51.00 hours Lab Total Course Hours: 102.00 Structural organization of the human body: gross and microscopic structure of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, sensory, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems, from cellular to organ system levels of organization. This course is primarily intended for nursing, allied health, kinesiology, and other health related majors. (C-ID BIOL 110B).
	Required Prerequisite Choice (Select One)	4 - 5	CHEM-110 has a recommended Math level IV prerequisite. Consider taking in a Summer term. CHEM-51 has a recommended HS Chemistry; prerequisite of Math level IV. Consider taking in a Summer term.
CHEM-51: Elem Inorganic Chem (5.00 units) CHEM-110: Introductory Chemistry (4.00 units)

Term 3

4 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.

	Course Name	Units	Notes
	BIOL-21: Human Physiology	4
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 20 and CHEM 110 or, CHEM 1 or, CHEM 51 Unit(s): 4.00 Recommended Prep: Reading Level IV; English Level IV; Math Level IV Transfer Status: CSU/UC Contact Hours: 51.00 hours Lecture / 51.00 hours Lab Total Course Hours: 102.00 Study of the physiological principles, function, integration and homeostasis of the human body at the cellular, tissue, organ, organ system and organism level: integumentary system, bone, skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscles, nervous system, sensory organs, cardiovascular system, lymphatic and immune systems, respiratory system, urinary system, digestive system, endocrine system, and reproductive system. This course is primarily intended for Nursing, Allied Health, Kinesiology, and other health related majors. (C-ID BIOL 120B).

Course Name

Units

Notes

BIOL-21: Human Physiology

4

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 20 and CHEM 110 or, CHEM 1 or, CHEM 51
Unit(s): 4.00
Recommended Prep: Reading Level IV; English Level IV; Math Level IV
Transfer Status: CSU/UC
Contact Hours: 51.00 hours Lecture / 51.00 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 102.00

Study of the physiological principles, function, integration and homeostasis of the human body at the cellular, tissue, organ, organ system and organism level: integumentary system, bone, skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscles, nervous system, sensory organs, cardiovascular system, lymphatic and immune systems, respiratory system, urinary system, digestive system, endocrine system, and reproductive system. This course is primarily intended for Nursing, Allied Health, Kinesiology, and other health related majors. (C-ID BIOL 120B).

Term 4

16 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.

	Course Name	Units
	NSG-18: Fundamentals of Nursing	3
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Vocational Nursing Program Corequisite(s): NSG 21, NSG 22, NSG 23, NSG 24 and NSG 28 Unit(s): 3.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 51.00 hours Lecture Total Course Hours: 51.00 This course focuses on the client-centered study of fundamental nursing concepts applicable to all clinical areas in vocational nursing.
	NSG-21: Clinical Nursing I	7
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Vocational Nursing Program Corequisite(s): NSG 18, NSG 22, NSG 23, NSG 24 and NSG 28 Unit(s): 7.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 0.00 hours Lecture / 357.00 hours Lab Total Course Hours: 357.00 In this course students apply fundamental nursing skills and provide client care for adults. The course provides the opportunity to apply didactic information from concurrent nursing courses to the clinical setting.
	NSG-22: Gerontology Nursing	1
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Vocational Nursing Program Corequisite(s): NSG 18, NSG 21, NSG 23, NSG 24 and NSG 28 Unit(s): 1.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 17.00 hours Lecture Total Course Hours: 17.00 This course introduces the vocational nursing student to the facts and myths of the older population, common conditions and diseases, assistive and restorative resources, and the older person's physiological and psychological responses to illness and medication. Included in the unit is the normal physiological and psychological aging process as well as information supportive of positive and healthy aging.
	NSG-23: Pharmacology Nursing	3
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Vocational Nursing Program Corequisite(s): NSG 18, NSG 21, NSG 22, NSG 24 and NSG 28 Unit(s): 3.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 51.00 hours Lecture Total Course Hours: 51.00 This course covers basic applied pharmacology and major drug groups. Students will learn computation of drug dosages and safe and correct administration of medications. Emphasis will be placed on drug action, pharmacokinetics, adverse drug effects, side effects of drug therapy and nursing process related to drug groups. The course will be closely correlated to concurrent medical-surgical theory and clinical experiences.
	NSG-24: Musculoskeletal Nursing	1
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Vocational Nursing Program Corequisite(s): NSG 18, NSG 21, NSG 22, NSG 23 and NSG 28 Unit(s): 1.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 17.00 hours Lecture Total Course Hours: 17.00 This course provides a foundation in the study of nursing process, basic physiology and pathophysiology related to adult clients experiencing disorders of the musculoskeletal system.
	NSG-28: Role Development	1
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Vocational Nursing Program Corequisite(s): NSG 18, NSG 21, NSG 22, NSG 23 and NSG 24 Unit(s): 1.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 17.00 hours Lecture Total Course Hours: 17.00 This course focuses on developing therapeutic communication skills in all aspects of nursing care. Nursing process as it applies to interpersonal communication and personality development theory will be integrated throughout course.

Term 5

16 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.

	Course Name	Units
	NSG-31: Clinical Nursing II	7
Prerequisite(s): NSG 18, NSG 21, NSG 22, NSG 23, NSG 24 and NSG 28 Corequisite(s): NSG 32, NSG 35, NSG 36 and NSG 37 Unit(s): 7.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 0.00 hours Lecture / 357.00 hours Lab Total Course Hours: 357.00 This course further develops skills developed during Clinical Nursing I and prepares students to provide care for hospitalized patients. Focus is on adult Medical-Surgical nursing as related to concurrent nursing units. Care for the perioperative patient is emphasized.
	NSG-32: Periop NSG-Client Ed	2
Prerequisite(s): NSG 18, NSG 21, NSG 22, NSG 23, NSG 24 and NSG 28 Corequisite(s): NSG 31, NSG 35, NSG 36, NSG 37 Unit(s): 2.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 34.00 hours Lecture Total Course Hours: 34.00 This course provides an introduction to nursing care related to clients in the preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative phases of surgical care. Included is a focused study of the teaching needs of clients and families in perioperative settings. Development of client education skills, awareness of barriers to client learning, and a review of adult learning styles is included. Medications used during each phase of the perioperative process is addressed.
	NSG-35: Cardiovascular-Resp NSG	3
Prerequisite(s): NSG 18, NSG 21, NSG 22, NSG 23, NSG 24 and NSG 28 Corequisite(s): NSG 31, NSG 32, NSG 36 and NSG 37 Unit(s): 3.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 51.00 hours Lecture Total Course Hours: 51.00 This course introduces students to the nursing process related to adult clients experiencing disorders of the respiratory, cardiovascular, hematologic, and immune systems. Pathophysiology and medical treatment of diseases of the respiratory, cardiovascular, and immune systems are addressed.
	NSG-36: Gastro/Renal/Urinary	2
Prerequisite(s): NSG 18, NSG 21, NSG 22, NSG 23, NSG 24 and NSG 28 Corequisite(s): NSG 31, NSG 32, NSG 35 and NSG 37 Unit(s): 2.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 34.00 hours Lecture Total Course Hours: 34.00 This course provides the student with the tools to use critical thinking skills in application of knowledge in the pathophysiology and nursing care of clients with disorders of the gastrointestinal and renal/urinary systems. Emphasis will be placed on individualized care and teaching of the client and family will focus on biophysical and rehabilitation needs, as well as cultural and psychosocial influences. A brief review of medications appropriate to each disease process will be integrated into the lecture.
	NSG-37: Endocrine Disorders	2
Prerequisite(s): NSG 18, NSG 21, NSG 22, NSG 23, NSG 24 and NSG 28 Corequisite(s): NSG 31, NSG 32, NSG 35 and NSG 36 Unit(s): 2.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 34.00 hours Lecture Total Course Hours: 34.00 This course covers basic nursing process, basic physiology, pathophysiology, medical care, complications, and nursing care related to clients experiencing disorders of the endocrine system.

Term 6

15 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.

	Course Name	Units
	NSG-41: Clinical Nursing III	7
Prerequisite(s): NSG 31, NSG 32, NSG 35, NSG 36 and NSG 37 Corequisite(s): NSG 42, NSG 43, NSG 44, NSG 47 and NSG 49 Unit(s): 7.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 0.00 hours Lecture / 357.00 hours Lab Total Course Hours: 357.00 This course is a continuation of hospital clinical experience with a concentration on adult Medical-Surgical Nursing.
	NSG-42: Maternal Child Nursing	2
Prerequisite(s): NSG 31, NSG 32, NSG 35, NSG 36 and NSG 37 Corequisite(s): NSG 41, NSG 43, NSG 44, NSG 47 and NSG 49 Unit(s): 2.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 34.00 hours Lecture Total Course Hours: 34.00 This course provides a foundation in the study of maternal-child care. Maternal-child nursing presents family centered care throughout the perinatal period and continues with the study of family centered care of children from infancy through adolescence. Included are disorders of the reproductive system.
	NSG-43: Neuro and Rehab Nursing	2
Prerequisite(s): NSG 31, NSG 32, NSG 35, NSG 36 and NSG 37 Corequisite(s): NSG 41, NSG 42, NSG 44, NSG 47 and NSG 49 Unit(s): 2.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 34.00 hours Lecture Total Course Hours: 34.00 This course provides a foundation in the study of nursing care and basic physiology and pathophysiology related to clients experiencing disorders of the nervous system. Emphasis is on client, family, and group centered care. This course also addresses biophysical, psychosocial, cultural, and rehabilitation needs of adult clients. Students are introduced to principles and strategies for the promotion of wellness.
	NSG-44: Psych/Mental Health Nursing	2
Prerequisite(s): NSG 31, NSG 32, NSG 35, NSG 36 and NSG 37 Corequisite(s): NSG 41, NSG 42, NSG 43, NSG 47 and NSG 49 Unit(s): 2.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 34.00 hours Lecture Total Course Hours: 34.00 This course is an exploration of the psychology of maladaptive behavior and students are introduced to principles and strategies for the promotion of wellness.
	NSG-47: Oncology Nursing	2
Prerequisite(s): NSG 31, NSG 32, NSG 35, NSG 36 and NSG 37 Corequisite(s): NSG 41, NSG 42, NSG 43 and NSG 49 Unit(s): 2.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 34.00 hours Lecture Total Course Hours: 34.00 This course provides a foundation in the study of oncology nursing care including an introduction to oncology, prevention, detection and medical treatment. Content includes loss, grief, and death and dying.

Term 7

2 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.

	Course Name	Units	Notes
	NSG-49: Role Devel-Voc Relation	2
Prerequisite(s): NSG 31, NSG 32, NSG 35, NSG 36 and NSG 37 Corequisite(s): NSG 41, NSG 42, NSG 43, NSG 44 and NSG 47 Unit(s): 2.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 34.00 hours Lecture Total Course Hours: 34.00 This course provides an overview of the role of a nurse manager/supervisor and leader in a structured setting. The focus is on the development of the basic skills that facilitate the management process. Career opportunities, employer/employee relationships and responsibilities, as well as professional expectations are explored. This course will also provide an overview of nursing history, theory, legal and ethical concerns, and scope of practice of the LVN.

Course Name

Units

Notes

NSG-49: Role Devel-Voc Relation

2

Prerequisite(s): NSG 31, NSG 32, NSG 35, NSG 36 and NSG 37
Corequisite(s): NSG 41, NSG 42, NSG 43, NSG 44 and NSG 47
Unit(s): 2.00
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours: 34.00 hours Lecture
Total Course Hours: 34.00

This course provides an overview of the role of a nurse manager/supervisor and leader in a structured setting. The focus is on the development of the basic skills that facilitate the management process. Career opportunities, employer/employee relationships and responsibilities, as well as professional expectations are explored. This course will also provide an overview of nursing history, theory, legal and ethical concerns, and scope of practice of the LVN.

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