Nursing Health Promotion
Credits: 3
Course Number: 10-543-106
Course Description
10-543-106 NURSING HEALTH PROMOTION ...this course focuses on topics related to health promotion for individuals and families throughout the lifespan. We will cover nursing care of the developing family, which includes reproductive issues, pregnancy, labor and delivery, post-partum, the newborn, and the child. Recognizing the spectrum of healthy families we will discern patterns associated with adaptive and maladaptive behaviors applying mental health principles. An emphasis is placed on teaching and supporting healthy lifestyle choices for individuals of all ages. Nutrition, exercise, stress management, empowerment, and risk reduction practices are highlighted. Study of the family will cover dynamics, functions, discipline styles, and stages of development. (Prerequisites: Accepted in Nursing-AD program; 10-543-101, Nursing Fundamentals; 10-543-102, Nursing Skills; 543-103, Nursing Pharmacology; 10-543-104, Nsg Intro to Clinical Practice; 10-806-177, Gen Anatomy & Physiology; Corequisites: 10-801-196, Oral/Interpersonal Communication; 10-806-179, Adv Anatomy & Physiology; 10-801-136, English Composition I; 10-809-188, Developmental Psych)
Course Typically Offered
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How can I use this course to achieve my career goals?
This course is associated with the following programs:
What will I learn?
- Use principles of teaching/learning when reinforcing teaching plans
- Apply principles of family dynamics to nursing care
- Adapt nursing interventions for maladaptive patterns of behavior
- Plan nursing care for patients with reproductive issues
- Plan nursing care for a healthy pregnant woman
- Plan nursing care during uncomplicated labor and delivery
- Plan nursing care for a healthy newborn
- Plan nursing care for the post-partum patient
- Examine adaptations of nursing care for patients from infancy through adolescence
- Plan nursing care for the ill child
- Plan a healthy diet for a well patient
- Encourage healthy lifestyle behaviors in patients
- Promote safety/accident prevention for patients from infancy through adolescence
- Promote healthy coping in acute and chronic illness
Class Details
- Class Number:
- 22565
- Delivery:
- In-Person
- Term:
- Spring 2025
- Session:
- 8W2
- Instructors:
- Jessica Gunderson
- Date Range:
- -
Estimated Cost:
$496.55
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Class Notes
All exams will be proctored in the Assessment Center. The instructor will provide you with exam information.
Meeting Times
| Dates | Day(s) / Time | Location(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 03/27/25 - 05/15/25 |
M, Th
8:30 AM - 11:20 AM |
Marinette Campus Room SC101P
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