NURS 135 - Nutrition in Nursing

2 Credits
This course is designed to introduce the nursing student to the fundamentals of nutrition. Integration of the nursing process will be achieved through case studies and care plans designed for the adult client with nutritional health needs. This course will define the role of nutrients in the human body, as well as family and community nutrition. A strong emphasis will be placed on clinical nutrition in the acute care setting.

Grade Note(s): A grade of B- or better is required to pass this course successfully.
Fees: Additional course fees apply.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 221 and BIOL 221L
Corequisite(s): BIOL 312 - May be taken as a prerequisite.
Recommended Corequisite(s): NURS 101 and NURS 101C
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Apply foundational nutrition principles to plans of care for adult clients.
2. Utilize the nursing process to plan evidence-based nutritional care for diverse patient populations.
3. Explain the classes of nutrients and their impact on health and disease.
4. Explain diet modifications for select pathophysiological conditions.
5. Describe nutritional screening guidelines to determine an inter-professional plan of care.