NURS 4000-C - Alernative and Complementary Approaches

(4) Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NURS 3010 , NURS 3021 , NURS 3031 , NURS 3050  iwth a grade of “C” or higher
Co-requisite: NURS 4010 , NURS 4020 , NURS 4050  
This intraprofessional and interdisciplinary elective course introduces students to the management of care in various specialty populations and/or practice settings and to the role of the nurse as a member of the health care team.  The focus is on understanding intra- and interdisciplinary collaboration while exploring various sub-disciplines in nursing such as gerontology, critical care, emergency department, management and leadership, or other.  Aspects of wellness and illness and the impact of cultures and diversity will be explored.  Students will ave applied learning experiences in addition to collaborating and interacting with peers from all electives in the classroom and online.

The Alternative and Complementary Approaches to Health elective introduces students to in-depth understanding of the practice, theories, and interventions used in various alternative health care therapies by diverse individuals, communities and populations.  The nurse’s role in examined through a cultural lens while exploring the assessment, implementation and evaluation of various therapies.  Alternative therapies, mind-body-spirit therapies, manipulative and body based therapies, natural products, and energy therapies are some examples of topics to be investigated.  The participants will be able to assist clients in making informed decisions when using alternative and complementary therapies.