NUR 205 Fundamentals of Professional Nursing Practice

3 Credits

This required, pre-major course introduces the history and evolution of nursing as a profession. The student explores professional values, ethics, and the law regulating nursing practice. The concept of health promotion and how it relates to evidence based nursing practice is introduced. Steps of the nursing process are also presented. Students will complete a service project related to health promotion. Strategies to promote successful transition of the nursing student role are emphasized.

Prerequisite(s): BIO 106 /BIO 116 , BIO 130 / BIO 135 , BIO 131 /BIO 136 , CHEM 101 /CHEM 111 , ENG 102 , PSYCH 101 , and SOC 101 .