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Introduces students to the discipline of nursing, its historical development, theoretical base, relationship to the healthcare system, research processes, and legal/ethical boundaries. Designed to assist first year students in transitioning to University life by introducing academic expectations, foundational skills for the nursing major, and the process of active inquiry into issues in health.

Students are introduced to professional nursing and healthcare delivery. Academic expectations, foundational principles for the nursing major, and process of active inquiry into healthcare issues are explored. Students investigate health perspectives, social justice, care of self and others, scientific basis for nursing, and professional socialization.

Students explore foundations of integrative health and wellness in this introductory course. A population health framework is used to explore theories and principles of health and wellness, nutrition, genetics, and the determinants of health.