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First Year

Students begin to gain an understanding of the philosophical, theoretical and ethical foundations of the nursing profession and nursing practice. Health promotion, relational practice, social determinants of health, social justice, and person-centered collaborative care are emphasized. Thinking like a nurse through concepts related to strength-based nursing care and care planning progresses to understanding how to act like a nurse, through concepts such as reflection, patient safety and interprofessional care.

First-year students spend time in laboratory settings learning and applying introductory communication and health assessment techniques necessary to begin the process of developing clinical judgment as a nurse.

Courses

Courses for students entering program Fall 2023 and beyond