NUTR 107: Nutrition In Healthcare III

Class Program
Credits
1
Lecture Hours 1 Clinical Hours None
Weekly Contact Hours
1
Course ID
089293
Meets Degree Requirements For
Natural Science
Description

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.

Grading Basis
Graded
Prerequisites

Acceptance into the Nursing Program.

Corequisites

Concurrent enrollment in NURS 103, NURS 123, NURS 153, and NURS 163. 

Course Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes
  1. 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.

    Level
    Beginner
  2. 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.

    Level
    Beginner
  3. Incorporate evidence-based knowledge, clinical judgement, and the nursing process to provide safe, compassionate, person-centered care to individuals, families, and the community.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Level
    Beginner
  4. Demonstrate respect for diversity, equity, and inclusivity when providing care to individuals across the life span.

    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Cultural Diversity
    Level
    Beginner
Program Learning Outcomes
  1. 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.

    Level
    Beginner
  2. 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.

    Level
    Beginner
  3. 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.

    Level
    Beginner
  4. Incorporate evidence-based knowledge, clinical judgement, and the nursing process to provide safe, compassionate, person-centered care to individuals, families, and the community.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Level
    Beginner
  5. Demonstrate respect for diversity, equity, and inclusivity when providing care to individuals across the life span.

    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Cultural Diversity
    Level
    Beginner
  6. Develop a professional identity and behaviors consistent with those of a professional nurse, integrity, leadership, advocacy, legal and ethical practice.

    Social Interaction
    Ethical Conduct
    Professional Conduct
    Level
    Beginner
Program Learning Outcomes
  1. 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.

    Level
    Beginner
  2. 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.

    Level
    Beginner
  3. Incorporate evidence-based knowledge, clinical judgement, and the nursing process to provide safe, compassionate, person-centered care to individuals, families, and the community.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Level
    Beginner
  4. Apply therapeutic communication when collaborating with the patient, family, community, and members of the healthcare team.

    Communication
    Oral Expression
    Written Expression
    Social Interaction
    Collaboration
    Level
    Beginner
  5. Develop a professional identity and behaviors consistent with those of a professional nurse, integrity, leadership, advocacy, legal and ethical practice.

    Social Interaction
    Ethical Conduct
    Professional Conduct
    Level
    Beginner
Program Learning Outcomes
  1. 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.

    Level
    Beginner
  2. 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.

    Level
    Beginner
  3. 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.

    Level
    Beginner
  4. Incorporate evidence-based knowledge, clinical judgement, and the nursing process to provide safe, compassionate, person-centered care to individuals, families, and the community.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Level
    Beginner
  5. Develop a professional identity and behaviors consistent with those of a professional nurse, integrity, leadership, advocacy, legal and ethical practice.

    Social Interaction
    Ethical Conduct
    Professional Conduct
    Level
    Beginner
Program Learning Outcomes
  1. 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.

    Level
    Beginner
  2. 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.

    Level
    Beginner
  3. Incorporate evidence-based knowledge, clinical judgement, and the nursing process to provide safe, compassionate, person-centered care to individuals, families, and the community.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Level
    Beginner
  4. Apply therapeutic communication when collaborating with the patient, family, community, and members of the healthcare team.

    Communication
    Oral Expression
    Written Expression
    Social Interaction
    Collaboration
    Level
    Beginner
  5. Develop a professional identity and behaviors consistent with those of a professional nurse, integrity, leadership, advocacy, legal and ethical practice.

    Social Interaction
    Ethical Conduct
    Professional Conduct
    Level
    Beginner

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.