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3.00 Credits
Theory and practice of health-assessment skills, identification of deviations from normal, and documentation of findings. Use of techniques in university laboratory to collect subjective and objective assessment data from a developmental, hereditary, environmental, and nutritional perspective. Relationship of health assessment to the role and responsibilities of the professional nurse in application of the nursing process. Application of these skills is expected in Nursing 413L and 414L. Prerequisites: Biology 111 and 112; R.N. license and malpractice insurance. Course Type(s): None
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3.00 Credits
An introductory course designed to provide the student with a factual background as well as an in-depth understanding of his or her own and other's sexuality and how it affects health. Focuses on developing an understanding of the essential components of human sexuality and their interrelationship with human development. Social, cultural and developmental determinants will be examined for their influence upon human sexuality. Examines the relationship between human sexuality and professional nursing practice. Content will include: the use of a sexual history in the nursing assessment, sexually transmitted disease, effects of pregnancy and aging on sexuality, effects of medical, surgical, and chronic health problems on an individual's sexual functioning and identity. The role of the nurse as an educator/counselor is discussed. Also listed as Health Studies 324. Course Type(s): GS
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3.00 Credits
Health care needs/concerns of women from diverse cultures will be examined. The focus will be on African, Asian, Caribbean, and Latina perspectives of health benefits, health practices, physical and physiological threats, and ethical issues. Body image, sexuality, marriage customs, reproduction, childbirth, parenting, lifestyle choices, menopause, and aging will be examined within the context of culture and contrasted to those of Western women. Also listed as Health 330. Course Type(s): CC, GS
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4.00 Credits
Focus on the nurse as a consumer of research. Emphasis on studying the steps of the research process as a basis for understanding investigation of nursing problems and the application of findings to practice. Prepares students with an introduction to basic methodological and statistical concepts. Course Type(s): WT
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3.00 Credits
Focus on African, Asian, Caribbean, Latino, and Middle- Eastern beliefs, values and health practices, physical and psychological threats to health, and ethical issues. Differences of cultural beliefs related to health, illness, and the impact on the delivery of healthcare will be examined. Also listed as HE 360 Course Type(s): CC
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3.00 Credits
Provides an understanding of the cross-cultural variations in the status of aging and health in older adults. Examples of various cultures include examining older adults from non-English speaking countries such as Korea, Iran, Mexico, China, and Brazil. Examines older adults from these diverse populations as well as other nations. Topics to be covered include examinations of health implications on aging populations in non-English speaking countries. Compare countries, such as Japan, India, and Nigeria, to explore how their specific culture influences caregiving, social support networks, and community. Specific, cultural views of love, intimacy, and sexuality in older adults will be examined. Also listed as Health 365. Course Type(s): CC
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3.00 Credits
Cultural origins of alternative/complementary therapies will be discussed. Perspectives of health and healing of different cultures will be examined with an emphasis on Eastern thought. Appropriate therapies for health promotion and specific illness contexts, potential risks vs. benefits, and ethical issues addressing treatment choices will be discussed. There will be an emphasis on choosing alternative/ complementary therapies that are supported by research as safe and effective. Knowledge of reliable sources of information on the Internet will improve decision making regarding therapies. Also listed as Health 370. Course Type(s): CC
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to introduce students to the concept of health as a cross- cultural issue. Students will examine their own health beliefs and practices and expand their understanding of health and health issues of the developing world. Contemporary health issues will be analyzed. Healthcare delivery systems in selected countries in Asia and Africa will be examined and compared to the American healthcare system. Students are expected to problem solve and postulate solutions to contemporary and emerging health issues. Also listed as Health 375. Course Type(s): CC
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the physiology of nutrition, basic concepts of normal nutrition, and nutrition in chronic disease (such as diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, and obesity) will be explored. A study of the basic nutrients and the gastrointestinal system in its role of digestion, absorption, and metabolism. Food needs of an individual throughout life (birth to old age) will be considered, along with necessary dietary modifications caused by decreased activity. Food fads and fallacies will be discussed, as will factors to consider in choosing a healthy diet. Current concerns, such as how safe are the additives in our foods, the role of sugar, salt and highly processed foods, alternative therapies such as herbal remedies, and phytochemicals and their potential roles in modern nutrition, will be studied. Weight management will be addressed as it relates to medical nutrition therapy. Also listed as Health 380. Course Type(s): None
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
An intensive study of a particular subject or problem in nursing to be announced prior to registration. The course may be conducted on either a lecture-discussion or a seminar basis. Prerequisite: As announced in the course schedule. Course Type(s): None
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