NUR 633 - Health Promotion Across the Lifespan

Credit Hours: 3

Prepares the advanced-practice nurse (APRN) to apply theoretical and current research concerning health promotion and disease prevention to clinical practice with individuals, including families, communities and special populations, from a Christian perspective. The student will explore the transformative effect of compassion and caring in facilitating healthful behavior change by applying culturally appropriate communication skills adapted to the individuals cognitive, developmental, physical, mental and behavioral health status. Review of the patterns and variations of human growth and development will inform the students exploration into the impact of the family on the health of the individual across the lifespan. Evidence based health promoting strategies and modalities will be analyzed. Students apply the knowledge, skills, and competencies that are the essential to the promotion and maintenance of health, both as an independent provider and within a multidisciplinary team. The student will gain an understanding of their many roles as an advanced practice nurse in health promotion at an individual level and at a population level and the importance that the profession faces in advocating for preventive medicine and patient empowerment. PMC students only.

Minimum Grade Required: B- to continue in PMC program

Location:
Online