Ways of Knowing for Nursing Practice II: Promoting Health & Health Equity

Catalog description

This course is the first of a series of two courses (pre-cursor to NURS 5100 ) laying the foundation for the exploration of how psychological, behavioral, cognitive, and social development influences the lived experiences of individuals, families, and communities across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on the role of the professional nurse to promote and deliver socially just care. Students recognize social determinants of health for assessment and health teaching in the preparation for NURS 5100 and beyond. Extant theories are examined with respect to issues of health care access, health history, health promotion, and issues of equity and diversity. Students refine communication skills and interviewing processes needed for socioculturally attuned health history and teaching that promote psychological wellbeing and healthy lifestyles. Using advanced communication strategies, students learn to engage with individuals and families in behavioral health promotion strategies. They also provide opportunities to develop prioritized health teaching plans in partnership with that individual.