Such courses as psychology, abnormal psychology, social science, and intercultural electives prepare the student to understand human behavior from at least two different perspectives. The nursing courses are organized around major concepts identified in the mission, philosophy , and graduate outcomes . These concepts encompass an understanding of humans as biologic, psychologic, social, cultural, spiritual, and developmental beings. These concepts provide structure for learning experiences throughout the nursing courses. The concepts are sequenced from simple to complex in application.
Nursing is the study of human responses to health states.
Communication is the dynamic exchange of thoughts and ideas and the foundation for caring nursing relationships. This dynamic exchange requires the nurse to implement knowledge of cognitive, behavioral, developmental, and cultural factors which affect interpersonal relationships. Health promotion is approach behavior centered on movement toward positive states of enhanced health and well-being. Nurses manage information and resources in educating and monitoring patients as a way of increasing quality of life and delaying the onset of chronic disorders. Graduates will collaborate with individuals and groups in initiating plans of care which value the uniqueness of the person and meets standards of care using community resources to promote health 4.