NUR 3308 Lifespan Health Promotion in Nursing
This course explores the needs of individuals, families and the community for healthcare through the lifespan. The course addresses health problems over the lifespan and the impact of illness on the family and community. Learners correlate normal growth and development with care of individuals and families throughout the lifespan while promoting healthy lifestyle strategies. There is a focus on current issues in the health care system as they relate to health promotion in populations and the need for an emphasis on health promotion, maintenance, and restoration. The need for nurses to provide care to individuals in a variety of settings throughout the lifespan is explored.