Program Overview

Introduction to Columbia University School of Nursing

Columbia University School of Nursing is part of the Columbia University Irving Medical Center. The school offers various academic programs, research opportunities, and patient care services.

About Us

• Message From the Dean
• Accreditation
• Facts and Figures
• Faculty
• Leadership
• Office of AI
• Our Culture
• News
• Events

Our Culture

• Civility Statement
• Community and Wellness Initiatives
• Office of Engagement and Community Affairs
• Non-Discrimination Policy
• Social Justice and Health Equity Commitment
• Sustainability
• Our History
• Join Our Team

Academics

• A Columbia Nursing Education
• Admissions at a Glance
• Academic Programs
• Courses
• Financial Aid
• Helene Fuld Health Trust Simulation Center
• Trainings & Special Offerings

Academic Programs

• Doctor of Nursing Practice
• Doctor of Philosophy
• Masters Direct Entry Program For Non-Nurses
• Masters in Advanced Clinical Management and Leadership
• Online Prerequisites for Entry to Nursing
• Palliative Care Throughout the Lifespan for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs)

Introduction to Human Nutrition

This undergraduate-level introductory course provides an overview of the science of nutrition and nutrition's relationship to health promotion and disease prevention. The primary focus is on the essential macronutrients and micronutrients, including their chemical structures, food sources, digestion and absorption, metabolism, storage, and excretion. Students develop the skills to evaluate dietary patterns and to estimate caloric requirements and nutrient needs using tools such as Dietary Guidelines for Americans, My Plate, Nutrition Facts Labels, and Dietary Reference Intakes.

Course Details

• Status: Active
• Course Identifier: NURS4104N
• Course Number: 4104
• Credits: 3
• Last updated: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 - 13:00

Research

• Research Faculty and Postdoctoral Fellows
• Research Areas of Focus
• Research Centers and Programs
• Training Programs
• Research Resources
• Research Studies
• Research Means Better Tomorrows

Research Centers and Programs

• Center for Health Policy
• Center for Community-Engaged Health Informatics and Data Science
• Center for Healthcare Delivery Research and Innovations
• Center for Research on People of Color
• Center for Sexual and Gender Minority Health Research
• Linking to Improve Nursing Care and Knowledge

Patient Care

• Division of Nursing Practice
• Nurse Practitioner Group

Primary Care Services

The ColumbiaDoctors Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Group combines evidence-based practice with a personalized approach to provide quality care.

Global Health

• Global Opportunities for Students
• Global Research
• International Visitors
• WHO Collaborating Center

Global Opportunities for Students

Global opportunities for clinical practicum and research may be available for MDE and doctoral students at Columbia Nursing.