NU 422 - Stress Management

 

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to do the following:

• Analyze the holistic nature (mind-body-spirit) of stress management, and comprehend the mind-body connection of the stress and disease process.
• Explore the psychoneuroimmunology interactions between psychological processes and the human nervous and immune system.
• Explore the comprehensive understanding of the physiological dynamics responsible for the fight-or-flight response and subsequent manifestations of various of target organ dysfunctions.
• Demonstrate awareness of own personal strengths and limitations.
• Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of client-centered care that reflects an understanding of the pathophysiology of stress.
• Uses evidence based practice to guide utilization and health teaching of coping skills to  pro-actively prevent and minimize stress related complications.
• Participate in the practice of empirically sound stress management/relaxation strategies and techniques as well as ways to increase brain neuroplasticity and learn to integrate these techniques into their daily living habits to help control stress and tension.
• Identify culturally and spiritually appropriate health promotion and disease prevention interventions.
• Participate in self-awareness practices (reflection of knowledge, values, ethics and beliefs) to optimize ongoing assessment and evidence based choices of health related behaviors.
• Recognize the relationship between personal heath, self-renewal and the ability to optimize personal health potential.