NU 151 Nursing Foundations

This course is designed to assist freshmen students in establishing their identity with the nursing profession. Lecture and discussion format address the following topics: the history of nursing, nursing roles, current ideas and trends in nursing, and the health care delivery system and profession. The course provides an orientation to the academic and clinical expectations of the nursing curriculum. It is required for Freshman Nursing Students. Recommended for those students considering a major in nursing. Taking this course does not guarantee admission to the nursing program. Prerequisite or Corequisite: Co-requisite or pre-requisite: NU 252. Credit, one hour.