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All courses are for unit credit and apply to a De Anza associate degree unless otherwise noted.
See www.deanza.edu/nursing for speci c policies regarding application and admission. The majority of courses are scheduled in the daytime. Generally, the nursing programs are not scheduled during the summer session. Costs of uniforms, books, malpractice insurance and miscellaneous supplies are estimated at $4000 for the program. In addition, each student is responsible for his/her own transportation to the clinical agencies.
Registered Nursing Program
Associated Degree Nursing Program is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. The R.N. graduate is eligible to take the California State Board Examination for licensing (NCLEX - R.N.) Students are admitted to this program during the fall, winter, and spring quarters. The majority o courses are scheduled in the daytime. Generally, the R.N. Program is not scheduled in the summer session. The program, once admitted, (not including prerequisites) is six quarters in length.
L.V.N. Transition to the Registered Nursing Program
(Current California L.V.N. license is required.) The L.V.N. Transition to the R.N. graduate is eligible to take the California State Board Examination for licensing (NCLEX - R.N.) Students are admitted throughout the year as advanced placements. The majority of courses are scheduled in the daytime. Generally, the program is not scheduled in the summer session. The program, once admitted, (not including prerequisites) is at least three quarters in length.
Advanced Placement for Students with Prior Nursing Education
Students are admitted in advanced placement during the fall, winter, or spring quarter on a space available basis only. Placement depends on prior nursing education.
NURS 50 Career Opportunities in Nursing 2 Units
Advisory: EWRT 200 and READ 200 (or LART 200), or ESL 261, 262 and 263. Two hours lecture (24 hours total per quarter).
Pass-No Pass (P-NP) course.
Careers in the health  eld with emphasis on education and practice. Required course for entry to De Anza’s Registered Nursing Programs. Not required for LVN Transition to RN or Refresher Program for Registered Nurses.
MUSI 48C Jazz Improvisation III 1 1⁄2 Units
M (Formerly MUSI 68C.)
Prerequisite: MUSI 48B or by instructor consent.
N Advisory: EWRT 200 and READ 200 (or LART 200), or ESL 261, 262 and 263. One hour lecture, two hours laboratory (36 hours total per quarter).
(This course is included in the Class Applied Performance - Jazz and Non- Western Family of activity courses. Please see Course Repetition, Repeatability and Families page for more information.)
Development of improvisational skill in the jazz idiom. More advanced analysis of scales, chords, and forms applicable to improvisational performance of advanced jazz songs. Ear training and transcribing solos is included. Participation in  nal recital is required.
MUSI 51 Introduction to Electronic Music 3 Units
Advisory: EWRT 200 and READ 200 (or LART 200), or ESL 261, 262 and 263. Two hours lecture, three hours laboratory (60 hours total per quarter). Introduction to the use of keyboard controllers, hardware and software synthesizers and instruments, and sequencing and audio software to create music projects in a variety of styles; basic studio techniques; introduction to Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI); introduction to basic historical developments in electronic music; creation of music/audio projects using basic electronic music hardware and software. Some prior music experience is recommended but not required.
MUSI 53 Music Business 3 Units
Advisory: EWRT 200 and READ 200 (or LART 200), or ESL 261, 262 and 263. Three hours lecture (36 hours total per quarter).
Introduction to the business aspects of music. Examines the areas of copyright laws, publishing, concert promotion, club and record contracts, agents, managers, unions, and the various careers to be found in music. Emphasis on the commercial music  eld including music for  lm, television, sound recording, the record industry, and Internet applications.
MUSI 58A Beginning African and African- 1 1⁄2 Units In uenced Percussion and Rhythms
Advisory: EWRT 200 and READ 200 (or LART 200), or ESL 261, 262 and 263. One hour lecture, two hours laboratory (36 hours total per quarter).
(This course is included in the Class Applied Performance - Jazz and Non- Western Family of activity courses. Please see Course Repetition, Repeatability and Families page for more information.)
An introduction to selected African, Afro-Caribbean and Latin American rhythms applied to hand drums, stick drums and percussion instruments. Each quarter focuses on one particular culture area and its traditional and popular music styles. No musical experience required. Instruments for in-class use provided.
NURS 77
NURS 77X
NURS 77Y
NURS 77Z
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and division dean.
Three hours laboratory for each unit of credit (36 hours total for each unit of credit per quarter).
Pass-No Pass (P-NP) course.
Individual special theory projects in nursing as determined in consultation with the director.
MUSI 58B Intermediate African and African- In uenced Percussion and Rhythms
1 1⁄2 Units
Prerequisite: MUSI 58A or equivalent level.
Advisory: EWRT 200 and READ 200 (or LART 200), or ESL 261, 262 and 263. One hour lecture, two hours laboratory (36 hours total per quarter).
(This course is included in the Class Applied Performance - Jazz and Non- Western Family of activity courses. Please see Course Repetition, Repeatability and Families page for more information.)
Intermediate-level skill development of selected African, Afro-Caribbean and Latin American rhythms applied to hand drums, stick drums and other percussion instruments. Each quarter focuses on one particular culture area and its traditional and popular music styles. Instruments for in-class use provided.
NURS 81
Fundamental Nursing
4 Units
MUSI 77
MUSI 77X
MUSI 77Y
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and division dean.
Three hours laboratory for each unit of credit (36 hours total for each unit of credit per quarter).
Individual advanced projects in music.
NURSING
The following are the nursing education options and career paths for students at De Anza College. For speci c program requirements, see Certi cates and A.A./A.S. Degree Programs located in this catalog.
Registered Nursing Program
L.V.N. Transition to R.N. Nursing Program Continuing Education for Nurses
Applications for the licensure programs (R.N., or L.V.N. Transition) are available after successfully completing the following: NURS 50, the required prerequisites for the programs with a Grade point Average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher, and admission through the selection process for entrance. The curriculum of these programs is designed to prepare individuals for beginning professional nursing practice and to de ne and understand the legal scope of practice within the licensed nursing discipline. The programs promote success in the ability to practice nursing e ectively together as a professional team.
Prerequisite: Admission into the De Anza College Nursing Program.
Corequisite: NURS 81 students must also enroll in NURS 81L.
Four hours lecture (48 hours total per quarter).
Introduction to the foundation for entry into the  eld of nursing. Orem’s model of self-care is used as the basis to study the health-illness continuum, the legal and ethical issues, safety principles, and the process of coping related to nursing practice. Goal-directed therapeutic communication techniques, principles of medical and surgical asepsis, and safe administration of medications by non- parenteral routes will be introduced. The nursing process is also a basis for all client interactions. Beginning teaching/learning principles will be explored to assist the client toward self-care.
NURS 81L Fundamental Nursing 5 Units (Non-Acute/Sub-Acute Care Clinical)
Prerequisite: Admission into the De Anza College Nursing Program. Corequisite: NURS 81L students must also enroll in NURS 81. Fifteen hours laboratory (180 hours total per quarter).
Pass-No Pass (P-NP) course.
Clinical objectives will be met in the campus skills laboratory and in skilled and sub-acute nursing facilities to apply theory concepts. Fundamental nursing care concepts will be introduced. Students will have “hands on” experiences with all basic concepts presented.
NURS 81P Pharmacology I 1 1⁄2 Units
(Open to non-nursing students with instructor approval.)
Prerequisite: Admission into the De Anza College Nursing Program.
One and one-half hours lecture (18 hours total per quarter).
Pharmacology I provides the basic foundation required for entry in the  eld of nursing. Legal/ethical issues and safety principles will be stressed throughout this course as an integral part of nursing practice. Beginning teaching/learning principles will be explored to assist the student to use e ective techniques in self-care. The nursing process is used as a basis for all client interactions and Orem’s model is integrated into this process.
Special Projects in Music
1 Unit 2 Units 3 Units
Special Projects in Nursing
1⁄2 Unit 1 Unit 2 Units 3 Units
(Non-Acute/Sub-Acute Care)
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