NSG 291 Health Promotion & Wellness

Students will trace the history of professional roles and responsibilities in nursing practice and health care delivery systems to present day. Legal, ethical and moral accountability will be introduced with emphasis placed upon the professional roles of helper and partner in the promotion of health and wellness. Through the development of skills in interviewing and assessment, students will identify varying degrees of health and wellness for individuals and families across the lifespan. An appreciation of differences in people and their perceptions of wellness will be fostered to better enable students to assist individuals and their families recognize the value of health and wellness and encourage personal responsibility. Prerequisites: BIO 199, ENG 105, PSY 101.

Credits

6