A stereotype is simply a widely held belief that an individual is a member of a certain group based on charcteristics. Due to the process of overgeneralization within social perception, stereotyping leads to a great deal of inaccuracy in social perception. Sex, race, age, sexual orentation, religion and physical ability are various catagories which exist in stereotyping. The most prevalent and controversial forms are sex and race.
General Education. Registered nurse education programs require you to complete a core curriculum. Core courses usually include, but are not limited to, English composition, developmental or life-span psychology and basic sociology. Although less common, some nursing schools may require you to pass a course in ethics, religion, logic or philosophy.
Preparing for a career in nursing requires you to be well-versed in many areas of health care, communication, and the physical sciences. Nursing programs in Hawaii, whether they are LPN programs, Associate's-level RN programs, or Bachelor's-level RN programs, address these needs with a variety of courses.