NUR 2300 - Concepts of Health and Wellness in Nursing Practice

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Western Michigan University

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Description:

This course focuses on the foundations critical to working with clients in all settings. Community focus will begin with community assessment and an emphasis on determining a diagnosis related to a specific community group. Students will learn the nurse's and the community's role in promoting health and preventing illness of its various populations. Students will be introduced to epidemiology, culture, and biostatistics as they begin to understand how the social context and demographics affect health and illness patterns. Health People 2010 will guide the student's introduction to health promotion. The concepts of relationship-centered care and holistic nursing standards and practices will be applied. Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisites: NUR 2200, 2210, 2220, BIOS 2320. Co-requisites: NUR 2310, 3220, HSV 3350. Credits: 5 hours

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wmich.edu

Phone Number:

(269) 387-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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