Human Growth and Development Across the Lifespan

Catalog description

This Level I course introduces the concepts of health and age-specific nursing assessment of health. The focus is on promotion of optimal function of individuals across the life span. The concept of health is presented within the context of human growth and development, culture and family utilizing the nursing process. Strategies for health promotion, interventions, and anticipatory guidance are addressed for each developmental level in conjunction with the role of the professional nurse.