In this course, students will explore the role of nutrition in the prenatal and perinatal periods. Students will also explore nutritional needs of the newborn and infant.
Acceptance into the Nursing Program.
Concurrent enrollment in NURS 103, NURS 123, NURS 153, and NURS 163.
Course Learning Outcomes
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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.
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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.
LevelBeginner
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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 -
Develop a professional identity and behaviors consistent with those of a professional nurse, integrity, leadership, advocacy, legal and ethical practice.
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 -
Develop a professional identity and behaviors consistent with those of a professional nurse, integrity, leadership, advocacy, legal and ethical practice.
LevelBeginner
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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 -
Develop a professional identity and behaviors consistent with those of a professional nurse, integrity, leadership, advocacy, legal and ethical practice.
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 -
Develop a professional identity and behaviors consistent with those of a professional nurse, integrity, leadership, advocacy, legal and ethical practice.
LevelBeginner
Core Topics
- DEVELOPMENT
- DIVERSITY
- NUTRITION
- GLUCOSE REGULATION
- FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES
See WVC Nursing Handbook for exemplar definitions, exemplars, and examples utilized in the WVC Nursing CBC Curriculum.