2013 – 2014 - Barton College

258 NursingDismissal at any time may occur by:• Request for the student to withdraw from the program.• Earning a grade of C-, D, F, or failure in clinical laboratory for work completed which prohibitsthe student from progressing in the program.Additional Expenses for Nursing MajorsA student must have access to an automobile. Other expenses (approximate) include:• Uniform: $150-200 (a one-time expense).• Liability insurance: approximately $25 per year in the sophomore, junior, and senior years.• Standardized Testing: $250.• Nursing pin: $150 at the time of graduation.• Equipment: $250 (includes laboratory skills package).Courses of Instruction: NursingNTR 003. Dominican Republic: Food and Culture. 3.This course is designed to provide students a cultural appreciation of the Dominican Republicwith emphasis on food and culture. Through international travel, the course will explore factorsthat influence food choices, food habits, lifestyles and health, while exposing students to regionaldifferences and local attractions. Also listed as NUR 003. Spring.NTR 301. Food and Culture. 3.This course examines food as a component of culture. The course explores the significance offood choices, dietary patterns, and food traditions of populations throughout the world and therelationship between food and culture. Students will examine various factors that influence foodand culture such as religion, food availability, society, economics, health, and lifestyle. Fall.NUR 201. Introduction to Health Sciences. 2.This course provides an introduction to the historical and theoretical basis of health services,knowledge and practice, including nursing practice. Theoretical concepts include inter-professionalrole development, critical thinking, principles of leadership, advocacy, health promotion, healthservices delivery, finance, policy, governance, and legal and ethical principles.Prerequisite: Minimum GPA of 2.70Note: Nursing majors must earn a C or better in this course to be eligible for admission in thenursing program.NUR 202. Introduction to Professional Nursing. 4.This course is designed to introduce the student to the role of the professional nurse. Emphasis isplaced on concepts necessary for the provision of safe, effective nursing care.Prerequisites: NUR 201. Admission to the nursing program.Prerequisite or Corequisite: NUR 213.