Explores the issues of power, and political and legislative action as they relate to nursing. Effects of political establishment on nursing practice. Presented within developmental framework, as they influence physiologic integrity at the cellular level. Focus on man as a whole, open system. Complex health programs from the perspective of maintaining homeodynamics.
Course addresses the major professional nursing concerns in the field of cancer nursing.
These include philosophical, ethical, and legal aspects of nursing. Collaborative roles, professional organizations, and research in oncology nursing are also addressed. Impact of cultural definitions of aging, research methodologies, and findings of cross-cultural studies. Implications for health care and nursing. This interdisciplinary course provides an overview of all aspects of HIV disease to include retrospective and current concepts and analyses of the epidemic, global and societal impact, and cutting-edge research.