Introduction to Nursing Course
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This course provides a comprehensive foundation in nursing, covering its history, evolution, essential skills, and core healthcare practices. Students explore various nursing roles—from nursing assistants to advanced practice nurses—and the educational pathways for each.
In the Introduction to Nursing course, students will:
- Learn about healthcare needs across life stages
- Gain practical skills in first aid, CPR, and vital sign measurement
- Apply essential math for medication dosages and time management
Introduction to Nursing Course
Prepare students to apply their skills to a career in nursing.
Student-Centered Design
Based on decades of educational research, each course is designed to maximize student learning, motivation, and achievement. This course utilizes pedagogical concepts such as Understanding by Design, Growth Mindset, and Video and Project-based learning.
Interactive Learning
Engage students every step of the way with relevant content, interactives, videos, discussion boards, text-to-speech, language translations, projects, and more. It’s a learning experience students love.
Ready for the Real World
Students become career ready when they go beyond understanding concepts to applying them in real life. Through practical activities, students gain the skills they need for in-demand careers.
Equip students with fundamental nursing skills.
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Course Outline
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Module Introduction
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Interactive Instructional Design
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Formative and Summative Assessments
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Accessibility
Nursing Course Outline by Module
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- Module 1: The History of Nursing and You
- Module 2: Career Pathways in Nursing
- Module 3: The Life Stages of Healthcare and Communication
- Module 4: Basic Math and its Importance
- Module 5: The Principles of Wellness and Disease
- Module 6: The Anatomy and Physiology of the Human Body
- Module 7: Job Settings and Employability Skills
- Module 8: Vital Signs and Head to Toe Analyses
Module Introduction
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Module Introduction Video and Description
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Module Learning Objectives
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Polling Question
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Introduce New Vocabulary
Interactive Instructional Design
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Engaging Lesson Videos
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Interactive Reading
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Integrated Activities
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Project-Based Learning
Formative and Summative Assessments
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Concept Check
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Discussion-based Reflections
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Short Answer Assignments
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Module Quizzes
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Final Exam
Accessibility
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Text-to-Speech
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Language Translations
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Closed Captioning
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Alternative Activities
Explore Introduction to Nursing content to promote learning.
Digital Tour
Experience the engaging instructional design and learn about system integrations.
Flexible System Integrations for Your Introduction to Nursing Course
Seamless Integration With Your LMS
CTE has never been more accessible with digital courses that integrate smoothly with your Learning Management System. Course materials are available anytime, anywhere, all in your familiar and convenient LMS.
Additional Introduction to Nursing Resources
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Downloadable Instructors’ Guide
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Course Syllabus
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On-Demand Training
Downloadable Instructors’ Guide
Course Syllabus
The syllabus includes a high-level course overview, module overviews, and module learning objectives.
On-Demand Training
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