31-543-306Nursing Health Promotion
Course Information
Description
This course focuses on topics related to health promotion for individuals and families throughout the lifespan. Topics include reproductive issues, pregnancy, labor and delivery, post-partum, the newborn, and the child, adaptive and maladaptive behaviors applying mental health principles. An emphasis is placed on teaching and supporting healthy lifestyles choices for individuals of all ages. Nutrition, exercise, stress management, empowerment, and risk reduction practices are highlighted. Study of the family will cover dynamics, functions, discipline styles, and stages of development.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Use principles of teaching/learning when reinforcing teaching plans
    Assessment Strategies
    oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment
    Criteria
    identify client learning needs and potential barriers
    contribute to a teaching plan
    choose the appropriate teaching method
    apply principles of teaching and learning
    determine if learning was achieved

  2. Apply principles of family dynamics to nursing care
    Assessment Strategies
    oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment
    Criteria
    identify family roles, structure, and functions
    examine family dynamics
    factor the influence of family cultural practices related to health
    differentiate between healthy and unhealthy parenting styles
    identify the psychosocial effect of illness on a client and family health

  3. Contribute to a plan of care for mental health and maladaptive conditions
    Assessment Strategies
    oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment
    Criteria
    differentiate between adaptive and maladaptive behaviors
    identify defense mechanisms
    analyze clinical manifestations of anxiety, mood, psychotic, impulse control, and substance abuse disorders in the client and family
    identify cues associated with domestic, child, and elder abuse
    analyze cues of recurring cycle of violence
    describe recommended pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapeutic interventions
    identify legal and ethical obligations related to notification and documentation
    promote healthy coping strategies

  4. Contribute to a plan of care for clients with reproductive issues
    Assessment Strategies
    oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment
    Criteria
    identify reproductive issues such as contraception, normal reproduction, reproductive screening, STIs, and fertility
    identify healthy male and female sexual development across the lifespan
    determine teaching concepts related to reproductive issues, including identification of community resources
    identify factors influencing client’s individual choices, such as culture, values, and religion
    identify gender and sexuality concepts, such as identity, expression, and attraction

  5. Contribute to a plan of care for an antepartum client
    Assessment Strategies
    oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment
    Criteria
    identify appropriate nursing and medical care throughout the pregnancy
    identify pregnancy complications and related nursing interventions
    determine teaching concepts related to pregnancy, including identification of community resources
    describe pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapeutic interventions used in pregnancy
    determine prenatal assessment data for a healthy pregnant client, including labs and diagnostics
    identify factors influencing client’s individual choices, such as culture, values, and religion

  6. Contribute to a plan of care during labor and delivery
    Assessment Strategies
    oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment
    Criteria
    identify appropriate nursing and medical care throughout labor and delivery
    identify common labor and delivery complications and related nursing interventions
    determine teaching concepts related to labor and delivery, including identification of community resources
    describe pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapeutic interventions used during labor and delivery
    determine assessment data for a healthy labor and delivery, including labs and diagnostics
    identify factors influencing client’s individual choices, such as culture, values, religion, and birth plan

  7. Contribute to a plan of care for the post-partum client
    Assessment Strategies
    oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment
    Criteria
    identify appropriate nursing and medical care for the post-partum client
    identify common post-partum complications of and related nursing interventions
    determine teaching concepts related to post-partum care, including identification of community resources
    describe pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapeutic interventions used with the post-partum client
    determine assessment data for a healthy post-partum client, including labs and diagnostics
    identify factors influencing client’s individual choices, such as culture, values, and religion

  8. Contribute to a plan of care for a healthy newborn
    Assessment Strategies
    oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment
    Criteria
    apply concepts of physical and psychosocial needs pertaining to a healthy newborn
    identify appropriate nursing and medical care for the healthy newborn
    identify common complications of a healthy newborn and related nursing interventions
    determine teaching concepts related to newborn care, including identification of community resources
    describe pharmacological and non-pharmacological therapeutic interventions used with the newborn client
    determine assessment data for a healthy newborn client, including labs and diagnostics
    identify factors influencing family's individual choices, such as culture, values, and religion

  9. Examine adaptations of nursing care for clients from infancy through adolescence
    Assessment Strategies
    oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment
    Criteria
    identify appropriate nursing and medical care for the developing child
    identify the unique needs of the child’s stage of development
    identify common complications of a developing child and related nursing interventions
    adapt interventions appropriate to the development level of the child and family
    identify recommended childhood immunizations
    explore community resources for the care of children
    promote safety and accident prevention

  10. Contribute to a plan of care for the ill child
    Assessment Strategies
    oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment
    Criteria
    identify appropriate nursing and medical care for common childhood illnesses
    identify effects of illness and hospitalization on the child and family
    identify interventions that minimize stress of illness and hospitalization for the child and family
    determine teaching concepts related to the ill child
    identify factors influencing client’s individual choices, such as culture, values, and religion

  11. Contribute to a plan for a healthy diet for a well client
    Assessment Strategies
    oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment
    Criteria
    identify assessment components of the client’s current diet
    identify current recommendations regarding diet for the client according to developmental needs
    adapt recommendations based on individual patient health conditions
    identify different food groups and food sources for vitamins and minerals
    identify factors influencing client’s individual choices, such as culture, values, and religion

  12. Encourage healthy lifestyles in clients
    Assessment Strategies
    oral, written, graphic and/or skill assessment
    Criteria
    determine elements of a healthy lifestyle
    identify health screening guidelines and adult immunizations
    provide education to promote risk reduction
    explain the behavior change process related to the client
    differentiate between primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention
    identify factors influencing client’s individual choices, such as culture, values, and religion