This course focuses on the theoretical perspectives of growth and development, family theories and family adaptation at different stages, and usual patterns of aging. Students will make assessments of individuals in various stages of life to identify developmental issues and their impact on health phenomena of interest to nursing. Students in this course will focus on basic communication skills essential for working with clients of various ages and health care professionals.
Content includes interpersonal communications and group dynamics.
Students will practice communication skills with individuals, within groups, and through electronic media. This course helps the student understand nursing's unique contribution to meeting societal needs through integrating theory, research and practice. This course focuses on the use of concepts from nursing, nutrition, pharmacology, and biopsychosocial sciences to critically examine the determinates of health, wellness and illness across the lifespan. Environmental, sociocultural and economic factors that influence health care practices are emphasized. This course focuses on helping students acquire skills to conduct a comprehensive health assessment, including the physical, psychological, social, functional and environmental aspects of health.