NUR 100 - Perspectives in Nursing

Credit Hours: 2
Contact Hours: 2

Prerequisites/Other Requirements: None

English Prerequisites: Eligible for IRW 99 and/or EN 101

Math Prerequisites:

Eligible for MA 105 or Higher
SAT Math Score of 24.5 or Higher
Aleks Score of 30 or Higher

Corequisites: None

Description: This course introduces students to the role of the nurse in contemporary nursing practice. Content includes historical aspects of nursing, as well as concepts related to current trends in practice, professionalism, safety, and healthcare policies and guidelines. Dosage calculation using dimensional analysis is a key component of this course which requires current knowledge of basic algebra and related math skills.

Department Consent: No Department Consent Required

General Education Distribution Category Met: None