Lizz Elizabeth Grijalva

Adjunct Faculty

Nursing

Classes Taught

Fall 2026

NUR180PN Practical Nursing Theory and Science II 11 Credits

Advances the knowledge and skills required for practical nursing practice, emphasizing care of childbearing, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients with increasingly complex health needs. Students apply clinical judgment, therapeutic communication, and the nursing process while integrating pathophysiology, pharmacology, nutrition, and infection control principles. Learning experiences include intermediate nursing skills, safe medication administration, intravenous therapy within the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) scope, and health promotion across the lifespan. Through supervised clinical, precepted, and capstone experiences, students develop competence in prioritization, delegation, teamwork, and professional accountability, demonstrating readiness for transition into entry-level practical nursing practice.

Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in NUR160PN.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
17798
Red Mountain Campus

RDM-V V123

In-Person
Lab
08/24/2026 – 12/09/2026
MoWe
7:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Class Started

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 17798 must also register for .

Fall Flex Start 2026

NUR158 Nurse Assisting 4.5 Credits

Introduction to the role of the nursing assistant for clients across the wellness/illness continuum within the nurse assisting scope of practice. Includes basic problem solving processes specific to meeting the basic and holistic needs of clients, therapeutic communication skills, interventions to ensure the needs and safety of the client, specific types of diseases, conditions and alterations in behavior of the client. Focus is on the special needs of the older adult client in the acute and long-term care settings, and basic care skills and procedures. Provides opportunity for the development of clinical competency in the performance of selected nurse assisting skills and procedures through participation in the care of clients.

Prerequisites: Reading and math assessment as well as completion of all required Health and Safety documents.

Section Location Delivery Dates Days Times Availability
16426
Red Mountain Campus

RDM-V V126

In-Person
Lab
09/02/2026 – 10/14/2026
MoWe
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Class Ended

Lecture Notes: Students registering for class 16426 must also register for .

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