NUR 118 - Foundations of Clinical Nutrition for Nursing Practice, 2 credit hours

The focus of this course is the promotion of comprehensive nutritional health in patient care by the professional nurse. Principles of normal nutrition at all stages of the life cycle are emphasized. Growth and development needs are incorporated into a consideration of nursing care associated with the maintenance and restoration on nutritional health and prevention of nutritional deficit for a variety of diseases and medical conditions. Exploration is conducted in the social, religious, ethnic, and cultural factors which affect nutrition.