Nursing Theory II

The course exposes the learner to health promotions and health problems affecting both
pregnant women and children and life stages from infancy to older adulthood. The impact of
various common health problems at different stages of the life cycle and their functional
outcomes in terms of morbidity, mortality, psychological wellbeing, reproduction and growth will
be highlighted.
The learner will become familiar with the health and nutritional problems related to growth and
development, assessment of the well-child and the antenatal period. Using a case study
approach, learners will focus on health promotion disease prevention and health protection
strategies for selected individuals throughout the lifespan. These concepts will be studied as
they apply to individuals, families, groups and communities. Vulnerable populations and the
impacts of the determinants of heath will be discussed as they relate to population health.