NURS 201 - Human Development Across the Life Span

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Significant concepts of human growth and development throughout the life span are considered from the perspective of the individual, family and nurse. The five domains that affect the human organism from conception through elder years are examined: biophysical, cognitive, social, affective and spiritual. Maximizing the human potential is discussed across the life span utilizing concepts such as: communication, play, sexuality, moral development, adaptation to uniqueness, and death. Sophomore nursing major or permission of Instructor. (3 credits (3 hrs. lecture per week) for 15 weeks). (Offered fall/spring.) Prerequisite(s): PSYCH 120 or PSYCH 121, NURS 110 or NURS110H.