Class - 2 hours. Prerequisite - Admission to Nursing Major. This course provides theory and practice focusing on interpersonal interactions and processes as the foundation for relating in nursing practice. Individuals are viewed from a holistic and developmental perspective. Students learn to use a variety of communication skills that can be applied in therapeutic and professional relationships with individuals and groups.
Emphasis is placed on the therapeutic relationship between the nurse and the individual client.
Class - 2 hours. Prerequisite - Admission to Nursing Major. The major focus of this course is a holistic approach to lifespan assessment of the well individual. Through the processes of knowing, relating, and developing the student will attain a better understanding of self and others. Students will examine health beliefs, identify factors impacting adoption of healthy life - style, and develop a health promotion plan for self and others.