Wellness and Professional Success

Catalog description

This course provides the student with the opportunity to explore the basic concepts of Wellness from both a self-care and a professional development perspective. Theories and models of holism, wellness, stress, health promotion, health belief, and change are introduced as frameworks by which the student learns to reflect upon the lifestyle and behavior choices that influence health and well-being and are key factors in achieving and sustaining professional success. The course focuses on developing professionalism in nursing and includes topics in interprofessional collaboration, effective communication, and cultivating cultural humility. The course also provides a broad overview of topics relevant to professional nursing practice. Past and present influences that shape the role of nurses in the interdisciplinary healthcare system are discussed.