NURS 100 - Introduction to Nursing and the Health Care System

3 credits.
This course traces the origins and major milestones in the history of professional nursing and the US health care system. It explores the contributions of major historical figures in nursing and the social context that influenced their work. The course also provides an overview of how health care in the US is organized and financed, and the impact of legislative and regulatory processes on issues of affordability, equity and access to health care.

Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor if not admitted to the BSN program.
Corequisite(s): None.

SP.