In this course, students will explore the importance of nutrition, as it relates to the health and well-being of patients across the lifespan.
Acceptance into the WVC Nursing Program. Concurrent enrollment in NURS 102, NURS 122, NURS 152, NURS 162, and PSYC 202.
Concurrent enrollment in NURS 102, NURS 122, NURS 152, NURS 162, and PSYC 202
Course Learning Outcomes
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Be able to describe the relationship between cultural and body image habits related to health and fitness, analyze a dietary record for basic nutritional adequacy, interpret information on food labels, and explain the origin and use of the Dietary Reference Intakes as established by the National Academy of Sciences.
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Incorporate evidence-based knowledge, clinical judgement, and the nursing process to provide safe, compassionate, person-centered care to individuals, families, and the community.
Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingLevelBeginner -
Demonstrate respect for diversity, equity, and inclusivity when providing care to individuals across the life span.
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Understand the relation between food and nutrition to metabolism, growth, and physical and cognitive function. This includes the variety of foods that provide macronutrients, and understanding the effect of key nutrients on the basic physiology of the human body.
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Be able to communicate a basic knowledge of vocabulary of terms used to discuss nutrition, interrelationship between energy metabolism and weight management/obesity, the nutritional contributions of various foods, the nutritional requirements at various life stages, and principles of food safety.
LevelBeginner -
Be able to describe the relationship between cultural and body image habits related to health and fitness, analyze a dietary record for basic nutritional adequacy, interpret information on food labels, and explain the origin and use of the Dietary Reference Intakes as established by the National Academy of Sciences.
LevelBeginner -
Incorporate evidence-based knowledge, clinical judgement, and the nursing process to provide safe, compassionate, person-centered care to individuals, families, and the community.
Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingLevelBeginner -
Demonstrate respect for diversity, equity, and inclusivity when providing care to individuals across the life span.
LevelBeginner
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Be able to communicate a basic knowledge of vocabulary of terms used to discuss nutrition, interrelationship between energy metabolism and weight management/obesity, the nutritional contributions of various foods, the nutritional requirements at various life stages, and principles of food safety.
LevelBeginner -
Be able to describe the relationship between cultural and body image habits related to health and fitness, analyze a dietary record for basic nutritional adequacy, interpret information on food labels, and explain the origin and use of the Dietary Reference Intakes as established by the National Academy of Sciences.
LevelBeginner -
Incorporate evidence-based knowledge, clinical judgement, and the nursing process to provide safe, compassionate, person-centered care to individuals, families, and the community.
Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingLevelBeginner -
Apply therapeutic communication when collaborating with the patient, family, community, and members of the healthcare team.
CommunicationOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionLevelBeginner
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Understand the relation between food and nutrition to metabolism, growth, and physical and cognitive function. This includes the variety of foods that provide macronutrients, and understanding the effect of key nutrients on the basic physiology of the human body.
LevelBeginner -
Be able to communicate a basic knowledge of vocabulary of terms used to discuss nutrition, interrelationship between energy metabolism and weight management/obesity, the nutritional contributions of various foods, the nutritional requirements at various life stages, and principles of food safety.
LevelBeginner -
Be able to describe the relationship between cultural and body image habits related to health and fitness, analyze a dietary record for basic nutritional adequacy, interpret information on food labels, and explain the origin and use of the Dietary Reference Intakes as established by the National Academy of Sciences.
LevelBeginner -
Incorporate evidence-based knowledge, clinical judgement, and the nursing process to provide safe, compassionate, person-centered care to individuals, families, and the community.
Problem SolvingCritical ThinkingLevelBeginner
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Be able to describe the relationship between cultural and body image habits related to health and fitness, analyze a dietary record for basic nutritional adequacy, interpret information on food labels, and explain the origin and use of the Dietary Reference Intakes as established by the National Academy of Sciences.
LevelBeginner -
Apply therapeutic communication when collaborating with the patient, family, community, and members of the healthcare team.
CommunicationOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionLevelBeginner
Core Topics
NURSING CONCEPTS:
- DEVELOPMENT
- NUTRITION
- GLUCOSE REGULATION
- SELF-MANAGEMENT
See WVC Nursing Handbook for exemplar definitions, exemplars, and examples utilized in the WVC Nursing CBC Curriculum.