Culture of Health (NURS 300)

Term: 2025-2026 - Fall

Faculty

Susan RuxShow MyInfo popup for Susan Rux

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Schedule

Wed, 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM (8/25/2025 - 12/12/2025) Location: MAIN CHAT B

Description

This course examines theories and principles of health promotion, disease prevention and risk reduction. Primary (prevention), secondary (detection) and tertiary (reduction of continuing risk will be reviewed across the lifespan. Contemporary theories of health promotion will be examined. Utilizing current and federal guidelines for prevention including such documents as Healthy People 2030, CDC Guidelines and Institute of Medicine documents students will identify health behaviors for themselves and their patients. Social determinants of health (SCOH), public policy, and health care financing will be examined in the context of promoting health for all. (3 classroom hours/week)