NURS 100 - Introduction to Professional Nursing

(1 credit)

The student is introduced to essential theories, concepts and values of the nursing profession. Emphasis is placed on caring from a personal and professional perspective. The student is socialized into the profession and introduced to the American Nurses Association Standards of Professional Performance. Ethics and values associated with caring in professional nursing are examined. Open to those considering nursing as a major. Required of nursing majors. Prerequisite: Completion of 12 credits and declared nursing major, registered for at least two core courses or collateral requirements. Fall, possibly Spring.