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NURS 338 Nursing and Middle Adult Health
6 credits
Prerequisites: NURS 214
Corequisites: NURS 318, NURS 317
The physiological and psychological aspects in the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health in the care of middle adults and their families is emphasized. The impact of physiological, psychosocial, cultural, economic, and environmental factors on middle adult health practices is examined. Adaptive, coping, and restorative measures aimed at sustaining or regaining maximal functioning are also explored. Concurrent clinical experiences in acute care settings provide opportunities to integrate theory, research, and technology into nursing practice.
