Curriculum Document Template

Academic Dept:Nursing School Document Number: 04-01

Document Author:Kathleen Nix Approved by School: 11/17/03

Date: March 26. 2004 CEP Review:

Type of Document: Addition_ Deletion_ Revisions_X Senate Approval:

Select Section A or B for this document

A. Check All Items That Apply to this Form 40 Addition, Deletion or Revision .(attach form)

Addition of a: new course_, existing course offered at another campus_.

Deletion of a: course_.

Revision of a: course number_, course title_X, semesters offered_, credit or type of credit_,

course attributes_ (pass/not pass, repeatable for credit, credit by exam, designator, special fees, and

approval to enroll), instructional hours_, prerequisite_, description of course contentX_, or

transfer of course from one department to another_.

B. Check All Items That Apply to this Document and the Form 710 Addition, Deletion or Revision (attach bingo sheet)

Addition of a: new degree_, new option_, new minor_,new certificate_ or graduation requirement _.

Deletion of: degree_, option_, minor_, certificate_ or graduation requirement _.

Revision of a: degree_, option_, minor_, certificate_ graduation requirement _ or course designator_.

This is_, is not_ a Global Document covering multiple courses/programs.

Document Subject: Nursing Major: Change in course description

Justification: To include components of the Freshman Experience to our current freshman seminar.

Current: Nur 181 EthosI 1 – 0- 1

This is the first in a series of seminars designed to examine nursing within its professional context. The heritage and tradition of professional nursing is explored as foundational to an understanding of contemporary nursing. Evolution of the profession’s image, role and direction is discussed.

Proposed: Nur 181 History of Nursing/Freshman Experience 1 – 0 - 1

This is the first in a series of seminars designed to examine nursing within its professional context. The heritage and tradition of professional nursing is explored as foundational to an understanding of contemporary nursing. Evolution of the profession’s image, role and direction is discussed. Academic planning, educational preparation, and university and school resources are explored in the context of helping students achieve academic success.

Impact on Students: Incorporation of academic success initiatives.

Impact on Other Academic Departments: None

Summary of Discussions with Other Academic Department: N/A

Impact on University Resources: None

Impact on General Education Requirements: None

Revised:10/03