FYS: Nurse Talk: It's a New Language - From Jargon to Care

Catalog description

This course is designed to acclimate first-semester nursing students to Pace University, introduce them to the critical role of nurses in patient care, and prepare them for the academic rigor of a nursing curriculum. Through storytelling and real-world case studies, students will explore nursing roles, interdisciplinary teamwork, and patient-centered care. The course emphasizes the analysis of human experiences, healthcare systems, and scientific concepts that shape patient care. Students will examine how social, cultural, and environmental factors, influence nursing and healthcare delivery while also developing critical academic skills such as test taking strategies, medical terminology comprehension, and time management. By engaging with diverse perspectives and real-world healthcare challenges, students will gain a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of human, social, and scientific dimensions in nursing practice.