Description
This course introduces the student to conceptual frameworks underlying health promotion, maintenance and restoration throughout the lifespan. It utilizes lifespan development, health risk appraisal and healing interaction frameworks for therapeutic management of common health problems. The concept of ???transforming the health of the community??? is explored using research and epidemiological principles in relation to various practice populations. Values, ethics, and policies will be examined within the context of quality of life. The role of the advance practice nurse in partnership with individuals and family systems will be explored within the context of the individual???s culture and environment.