Examines the profession of nursing and introduces the concept of nursing process as a framework for patient-centered care of younger and older adults. Special emphasis will be placed on topics that apply to the bio-psycho-social-spiritual needs of the aging adult. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Nursing 227 and 320 may not both be counted. Offered on the letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: Biology 326M, 446L, Nutrition 306, Psychology 301; credit or registration for Biology 365S and 165U.