NUR 200: Introduction to Professional Nursing

Content: This course is designed to familiarize the potential nursing student with the roles of the professional nurse and her interface with the health care system. An examination of nursing practice settings, career opportunities as well as legal and ethical decisions encountered by nurses will be examined. The scope of nursing practice in Georgia will be examined. Shadowing experiences will be planned for each student to offer exposure to “real life nursing practice” in a variety of settings. In addition, an overview of the nursing program, expectations and learning strategies will be discussed. A service learning project will be an integral part of the course experience enabling students to focus on a critical health care need.
Taught: Spring
Prerequisite(s): None; this course may be taken prior to entering the nursing program.
Credit: 2
Degree Level: Undergraduate