Nov 21, 2024  
University of Alberta Calendar 2024-2025 
    
University of Alberta Calendar 2024-2025

NURS 120 - Foundations for Success in Nursing


Course Career Undergraduate
Units 4
Approved Hours 2-0-2
Fee index 8
Faculty Nursing
Department Nursing
Typically Offered first term

Description
The course develops an understanding of self as a learner in a health professions context. It explores the foundations of professional nursing, relational practice and therapeutic communication. The course promotes reflection on personal perspectives and experiences to understand one’s own attitudes, beliefs, and values. It fosters resilience and explores strategies for self-management and growth. Corequisites: MMI 133 and NURS 106 (or NURS 140 and 150). Note: Available only to nursing students in the Collaborative Program. Students must achieve a minimum grade of C+ in order to progress in the program. Credit may be obtained for only one of NURS 120 or 103.