This course introduces health promotion and disease prevention strategies within the framework of person-centered care that supports health and health equity among diverse adult populations. Students develop the knowledge and skills to conduct comprehensive, culturally competent, and holistic health assessments that address physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural dimensions of well-being.

This course introduces students to nursing care that supports healthy, active aging across the continuum of healthcare settings. Students will assess and differentiate states of wellness and illness in older adults, applying clinical judgment and person-centered strategies that promote dignity, equity, and self-determination. Emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary collaboration and understanding the impact of social determinants of health on aging populations. Prerequisites: 201, 222, 342, BIOL 296, PSYC-220 or concurrent. Must take concurrent with 232.

This course introduces students to the professional role of the nurse within society, emphasizing ethical practice, clinical judgment, and holistic, person-centered care. Students will explore foundational nursing concepts including the nursing process, care planning, and health promotion, while examining the historical and theoretical roots of nursing. The course also develops students clinical judgment through building skills in critical thinking, professional writing, research literacy, reflective practice, and self-care.

This course provides knowledge of the older adult and relates nursing skills. It introduces age related changes, their impact on the functional health patterns and issues concerning the older adult population. Clinical experience takes place in a variety of settings and in the community with older adults. Prerequisites: 230, 290, 342, BIOL 296, complete immunization and health record on file in the university health services office, C.N.A. certification; CPR certification, caregiver background check, admission to professional nursing sequence.