NRS 100 - Health Care and Nursing

4 Hour(s)
This is the first course in the nursing major. It is designed to acquaint the student with three broad areas that encompass the professional nursing role. Students acquire a foundational ability to use appropriate professional language including the terms and abbreviations that are necessary for professional communication. The process of nursing is studied from the context in which the program is offered, including consideration of global, regional and institutional needs and expectations of the practicing nursing professional.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the nursing program or approval by nursing faculty