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Undergraduate Catalog 2019-2020 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2019-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

NURS 209 - Introduction to Nursing 6 hours


This introductory course to nursing is designed to expose the student to the health care environment and to develop basic care skills. This course is required for those students applying to the nursing program. Important concepts and essential basic skills in clinical patient care for the beginning nursing student are discussed and practiced. Other topics include patient centered safety, study skills, test-taking strategies, information technology, medical terminology, math assessment and communication skills. Students with nursing experience may be able to receive Credit for Prior Learning through a test-out process. Prerequisites: BIOL 110 ; BIOL 110L ; with a grade of C or higher. Additional lab fee for main campus day and Lake Ozarks offerings when applicable.