HLSC 101 College Success for Nursing

1 credit

This course provides an overview of skills that are required to be successful in nursing, both as a student and as a professional. The course includes topics such as work/life balance, critical thinking skills as a medical professional, and problem solving in a patient-centered environment.

Prerequisites: ABED 40 (or placement into MATH 87 or higher) and ABED 46 (or placement into ENGL 93 or higher)

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Create a balanced work/life schedule to help combat stress
Apply critical thinking skills throughout college program
Apply note taking and test taking strategies
Analyze problems that arise in a patient-centered environment and create solutions that benefit everyone involved
Evaluate ways to properly use and maintain medical terminology, med/math basics, and charting etiquette

Total Hours: 10 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 10