NUR 255: Wellness Across The Life Span 3 credits This course focuses on the study of wellness holistically, across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on changes normally brought about by growth and development and the characteristics of coping that are natural in each phase of life. Health needs common to each age or stage of development and the measures utilized to promote health and prevent disease and disability will be explored. Wellness will be approached holistically in the context of bio-psycho-social-spiritual and cultural realms. The introduction of professional values is included.