NURS 151 - Human Development and Health

2 units
2 hours lecture
Enrollment Limitation: admission to the Nursing Program
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU

This course is designed for nursing students to explore the impact of biopsychosocial growth and development principles from conception through death. The emphasis is on analyzing the impact of these principles on health. The nurse’s role in applying this knowledge throughout the life span is explored through community observations and interview. Variables that influence health such as culture, family, and individual dynamics are examined and analyzed. This course sets the groundwork for initial clinical practice.