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Undergraduate Catalog 2015-2016 [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 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. A $50 testing fee will be charged. Prerequisites: BIOL 110 ; BIOL 110L ; CHEM 109  or CHEM 110  and CHEM 112  with a grade of C or higher. $50 lab fee.