LESSON
3
Read a course catalog
PRACTICAL SKILLS
GET READY
Henry is looking at a course catalog for a college nursing program. What kind of information
do you think a course catalog includes?
PRACTICAL READING
A
Read the page from a college course catalog. Was your answer correct?
School of Nursing
Course Descriptions
Core Courses
MN2501Nursing Theory
2 CR LECT
Nursing theory describes the goals, roles, and functions of nursing. In this course, you
will learn the purpose of theory. You will see how nursing theory developed and will be
introduced to the main theories of nursing. You will be encouraged to apply these
theories to your own professional experiences.
Prerequisite: None
MN2705 Information Systems in Nursing
3 CR LAB
Information systems are computer systems that help manage data such as patient
charts and staff schedules more efficiently. You will learn how to use these tools to
improve patient care in different health care settings.
Prerequisite: None
MN3100Statistics in Nursing
2 CR LECT
This course focuses on the value and use of statistics and statistical methods in health
care research. You will learn how to collect, analyze, and interpret numerical data.
Prerequisite: None
MN6120Medical History and Physical Exam
3 CR LECT / CLIN
This course will prepare you to assess patients’ health at different stages of life, from birth
through old age. You will collect data from a patient’s medical history and will perform
a physical examination. You will develop critical-thinking and decision-making skills.
Prerequisite: None
MN7000Thesis I
4 CR
This course explains the basic requirements for writing a thesis. You will discuss ideas
for a thesis topic and develop a thesis proposal. After completing this course, you will
continue to develop your proposal in Thesis II.
Prerequisites: MN2501, MN3100
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