UPNS 110 - Wellness & Health

Institution:

Duquesne University

Subject:

UPNS - UG Nursing

Description:

This course explores models of health, wellness, and behavior change from both individual and community contexts. Following personal self-health appraisal and risk assessment within the context of the Synergy Model of Patient Care, students apply concepts of health and wellness and health promotion to themselves and others. Healthy People 2010 is explored to introduce students to the concepts of improving health status, risk reduction, prevention awareness, increasing quality and quantity of healthy life, and eliminating health disparities. Students are introduced to the U.S. health care delivery system and that of other advanced nations. They are challenged to understand these systems primarily from the role of the health care consumer but also discuss challenges for the provider.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.duq.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 396-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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