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NURS 601
June 5, 2016
Curriculum:
ADN
Course:
Topic:
Setting:
Face-to-face, classroom
Time:
Class 1:
Class 2:
Outcomes:
After this two day, two-hour lecture, the learner will be able to:
Measuring Outcomes: Students will write a 2-3-page paper on one specific complementary or
alternative therapy of choice that is discussed. Questions to be answered:
Jennifer Dougherty
NURS 601
June 5, 2016
If not, describe one reason why you would or would not use the
chosen therapy
Teaching Strategies: The teaching strategy I will use is first an interactive lecture using
PowerPoint allowing time for class discussion, sharing and interaction about the topic. The
students should have already come to class and read the chapter regarding complementary and
alternative therapy, therefore I expect that there would be discussion about different therapies
that the students have run into in everyday life. By having the students share what they have
encountered, this will encourage classroom interaction, keep the students on task, and engaged in
learning about the topic. I would also use humor with cartoons such as those below for example:
Jennifer Dougherty
NURS 601
June 5, 2016
By using a variety of different teaching strategies, it will enable a multitude of different learning
theories to accommodate different types of learning.
Description:
Herbalism
Yoga and Meditation
Laughter and Humor
Relaxation
Spirituality and Religion
Jennifer Dougherty
NURS 601
June 5, 2016
Touch
Herbalism
Herbs
Vitamins
Minerals
Improve Flexibility
Pain Reduction
Optimal Joint Position
Relaxation
Physiologic Effects
Endocrine System
Immune System
Autonomic
Techniques
Aromatherapy
Imagery
Music
Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR)
Jennifer Dougherty
NURS 601
June 5, 2016
Spirituality
Touch
Touch Therapy
Reduces Anxiety
Decreases diastolic blood pressure
Slows heartrate
Therapeutic Touch
Promotes:
o Healing,
o pain relief
o relaxation
o anxiety reduction
Reflexology
References
Clarke, T. C., Black, L. I., Stussman, B. J. Barnes, P. M., & Nahin, R. L. (2015). Trends in the
use of complementary health approaches among adults: United States, 2002-2012.
Jennifer Dougherty
NURS 601
June 5, 2016