NUR 1390 Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan

(formerly NUR 139)

This Level I course introduces the concepts of health and age-specific nursing assessment of health. The focus is on promotion of optimal function of individuals across the life span. The concept of health is presented within the context of human growth and development, culture and family utilizing the nursing process. Strategies for health promotion, interventions, and anticipatory guidance are addressed for each developmental level in conjunction with the role of the professional nurse.

Credits

Prerequisite

BIO 1200, PSY 1110, CHE 1120. Pre- or Corequisites: NUR 1290. (Students that need to repeat either BIO or CHE may take NUR 1390.)

Corequisite

BIO 1210, BIO 2450; SOC 1010/SOC 1660 (SOC 2900H for Honors Program students).

Distribution

Nursing

Offered

Fall, Spring