NS M02

Part 1: Provides the theoretical concepts of patient-centered, evidence-based nursing care of maternity and pediatric patients using the nursing process related to health promotion and self-care deviations in common and emerging healthcare setting. Part 2: Provides theoretical concepts of patient-centered, evidence-based nursing intermediate medical/surgical nursing care using the nursing process to adult patients with health deviations including basic respiratory, peripheral vascular disease, hematology and oncology, and basic gastrointestinal disease processes in common and emerging healthcare settings. Field trips may be required. Prerequisites: NS M01 and NS M01L. Corequisites: NS M02L. Transfer credit: CSU. Applies to Associate degree. Limitations on Enrollment: Admission to Moorpark College Nursing Program. Criminal background clearance; Drug and alcohol clearance; Proof of freedom from and immunity to communicable diseases; No acrylic or long nails in clinical settings; Current negative TB test or chest x-ray; Physical examination demonstrating general good health; No visible tattoos or visible body piercings except single studs in earlobes. CPR BLS Provider from American Heart Association only. Los Angeles City Hospital Fire and Life Safety card. Current health insurance. Current student nurse liability insurance. Social security number.