School of Health Professions
Undergraduate

Term: Spring 2026
Session: Full Term (Jan 20 - May 08)
Start Date: Tuesday, Jan 20, 2026
End Date: Friday, May 08, 2026
Availability: On Campus
Day(s): Mon.
Time: 12:00 PM to 01:50 PM

This course is a broad overview of the profession of nursing. Students will be provided with a foundation in the scientific and social dimension of nursing as a discipline and a health profession. Students will examine the history of nursing and assess the impact of that development on the contemporary role of nursing in today's health care system. Students will be introduced to the nursing process with special attention to critical thinking and decision-making as related to the nursing process. Professional values of altruism autonomy human dignity integrity and social justice will be addressed. Finally students will briefly examine global healthcare.2 Credits