Lifestyle Approaches and Well-Being in Nursing

(3 Credits)

This course explores evidence-based Lifestyle Medicine as it relates to healthpromotion and well-being for holistic person-centered care. Students will learnabout lifestyle medicine and apply this to their nursing practice. The nursingstudent will serve as a role model and educational resource for individuals withthe desire to achieve optimal health by focusing on six lifestyle behaviors:nutrition, physical activity, sleep, avoidance of risky substances, stressmanagement, and forming positive social connections. Emphasis will beplaced on establishing self-care practices the nurse can utilize themselves andthen teach patients, families, and populations. There will be a focus on the role of the nurse as a health coach empowering and advocating for individuals toparticipate in healthy behavior change