Academic Calendar 2015/2016 - Nursing and Health

NURS 1016  Nursing and Health

Corequisites:

NURS 1026

Restrictions:

This course is restricted to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Hours:

Three hours of lecture per week for one term.

Credits:

3

Description:

Critical thinking strategies will be introduced for effective decision making and problem solving in the context of professional practice. Students will explore the personal meanings of holistic health and healthful living practices. The course explores the changing concepts of health through the evolving viewpoints of wellness, health, and illness as it applies to health promotion and disease prevention. A major focus will be the determinants of health, risk factor identification, and transcultural issues.