HSC 189
Introduction to Nursing
Kirkwood Community College · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
Focuses on professional role development of the student nurse. Emphasizes five modules: the nursing profession, health care competencies, health care delivery, skills and care planning. Reviews the nursing profession, history, current trends and future of nursing, influences on the profession, educational tracks, professional nursing organizations, and legal/ethical concerns. Develops basic understanding of health care competencies through implementation of the Institute of Medicine (IOM) and Quality and Safety in Nursing Education (QSEN) competencies. Introduces health care delivery concepts including health care disparities, global health, health promotion, informatics and patient education. Introduces skills including medical terminology, professional writing skills, therapeutic communication and care planning. Arts & Sciences Elective Code: B; Comments: CNA or HSP required. HSC-189 must be taken within two semesters of admission to PN technical. Retake limit: 1 attempt.
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
CRF01H
FullSeats: 29/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 14, 2026, 3:59 AM- Days & times
- Tu Th · 8:00 – 10:20 AMTu · 8:00 – 10:20 AMTh · 8:00 – 10:20 AMTu · 8:00 – 10:20 AMTh · 8:00 – 10:20 AM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 25 – Oct 15
- Location
- Linn Hall 2162; Linn Hall 2162; Linn Hall 2162; Linn Hall 2136; Linn Hall 2162; Hybrid 30%-50%
- Instructor
- Nicoleta Nica; Kimberly Rimmer
Section notes
An ATI Fee of $300 applies to this course An Examsoft Fee of $10.00 applies to this course A Lab Fee of $32 applies to this course A Netlearning Fee of $30 applies to this course. Hybrid Class: classroom and online content.
CRF02H
FullSeats: 29/25 seats Last recorded: Aug 14, 2026, 3:59 AM- Days & times
- Tu Th · 12:30 – 2:50 PMTu · 12:30 – 2:50 PMTh · 12:30 – 2:50 PMTu · 12:30 – 2:50 PMTh · 12:30 – 2:50 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 25 – Oct 15
- Location
- Linn Hall 2162; Linn Hall 2162; Linn Hall 2162; Linn Hall 2136; Linn Hall 2162; Hybrid 30%-50%
- Instructor
- Nicoleta Nica; Kimberly Rimmer
Section notes
An ATI Fee of $300 applies to this course An Examsoft Fee of $10.00 applies to this course A Lab Fee of $32 applies to this course A Netlearning Fee of $30 applies to this course. Hybrid Class: classroom and online content.
CRF03H
FullSeats: 24/24 seats Last recorded: Aug 14, 2026, 3:59 AM- Days & times
- Tu Th · 8:00 – 10:50 AMTu · 8:00 – 10:50 AMTh · 8:00 – 10:50 AMTu · 8:00 – 10:50 AMTh · 8:00 – 10:50 AM
- Meeting dates
- Oct 20 – Dec 10
- Location
- Linn Hall 1206; Linn Hall 1206; Linn Hall 1206; Linn Hall 2136; Linn Hall 1206; Hybrid 30%-50%
- Instructor
- Nicoleta Nica; Kimberly Rimmer
Section notes
Nursing Non-Cohort Group 1. Student will be registered for PSY-121-ATW130, BIO-168-CRF96H and BIO-173-CRF96H automatically. All sections must be taken together. An ATI Fee of $300 applies to this course An Examsoft Fee of $10.00 applies to this course A Lab Fee of $32 applies to this course A Netlearning Fee of $30 applies to this course. Hybrid Class: classroom and online content.
CRF04H
FullSeats: 24/24 seats Last recorded: Aug 14, 2026, 3:59 AM- Days & times
- Tu Th · 12:30 – 3:20 PMTu · 12:30 – 3:20 PMTh · 12:30 – 3:20 PMTu · 12:30 – 3:20 PMTh · 12:30 – 3:20 PM
- Meeting dates
- Oct 20 – Dec 10
- Location
- Linn Hall 1206; Linn Hall 1206; Linn Hall 1206; Linn Hall 2136; Linn Hall 1206; Hybrid 30%-50%
- Instructor
- Nicoleta Nica; Kimberly Rimmer
Section notes
Nursing Non-Cohort Group 2. Student will be registered for PSY-121-ATW131, BIO-168-CRF92H and BIO-173-CRF92H automatically. All sections must be taken together. An ATI Fee of $300 applies to this course An Examsoft Fee of $10.00 applies to this course A Lab Fee of $32 applies to this course A Netlearning Fee of $30 applies to this course. Hybrid Class: classroom and online content.
CRF05H
FullSeats: 12/12 seats Last recorded: Aug 14, 2026, 3:59 AM- Days & times
- Tu Th · 8:00 – 10:50 AMTu · 8:00 – 10:50 AMTh · 8:00 – 10:50 AMTu · 8:00 – 10:50 AMTh · 8:00 – 10:50 AM
- Meeting dates
- Oct 20 – Dec 10
- Location
- Benton Hall 355; Linn Hall 1220; Benton Hall 355; Linn Hall 2136; Hybrid 30%-50%
- Instructor
- Nicoleta Nica; Kimberly Rimmer
Section notes
An ATI Fee of $300 applies to this course An Examsoft Fee of $10.00 applies to this course A Lab Fee of $32 applies to this course A Netlearning Fee of $30 applies to this course. Lab times will be either 9:05 - 11:55 AM or 12:30 PM - 3:20 PM. Specific lab times will be shared in class. Hybrid Class: classroom and online content.
CRF15H
FullSeats: 12/12 seats Last recorded: Aug 14, 2026, 3:59 AM- Days & times
- Tu Th · 8:00 – 10:50 AMTu · 8:00 – 10:50 AMTh · 8:00 – 10:50 AMTu · 8:00 – 10:50 AMTh · 8:00 – 10:50 AM
- Meeting dates
- Oct 20 – Dec 10
- Location
- Benton Hall 355; Linn Hall 1220; Benton Hall 355; Linn Hall 2136; Hybrid 30%-50%
- Instructor
- Nicoleta Nica; Kimberly Rimmer
Section notes
An ATI Fee of $300 applies to this course An Examsoft Fee of $10.00 applies to this course A Lab Fee of $32 applies to this course A Netlearning Fee of $30 applies to this course. Hybrid Class: classroom and online content.