Recent SemestersSummer 2026, Winter 2026, Summer 2025Class Size30 studentsCredits1.5PrerequisitePrerequisite(s): Acceptance to the Imperial Valley College Nursing Program Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionThis course is designed to provide the pre-nursing student with an introduction to the study of nursing. The student will participate in sessions to explore and become familiar with the expectations and realities of being a nursing student. Utilizing a variety of topics, activities, examinations and general information, it is designed to assist the student to develop strategies to be successful in the nursing program. The philosophy of the nursing program and role of the student in developing accountability, integrity and meeting the standards of academic and clinical conduct are discussed.Usually HeldMon Tue Wed Thu Fri 8:00am–9:50am, Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 9:55am–12:50pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 1:10pm–3:00pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 10:00am–11:50am 