Polly Cottom

Clinical Assistant Professor

Community Health Sciences, Counseling & Counseling Psychology

  • Clinical Assistant Professor
    Community Health Sciences, Counseling & Counseling Psychology

TEACHING SUMMARY

I teach the following courses at Oklahoma State University:
Nursing Care of Aging Population
Foundations of Nursing

TEACHING

  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Nursing Care of Aging Populations
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Explores the physiological, psychological, and social aspects of aging, emphasizing the unique healthcare needs of older adults. The course covers common health related issues in aging adults and discusses strategies for promoting healthy aging, improving quality of life, and providing palliative and end of life care for older adults.Prerequisite(s): Full admission to NURS program.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Nursing Care of Aging Populations
    12 Jan 2026 - 1 May 2026
    Explores the physiological, psychological, and social aspects of aging, emphasizing the unique healthcare needs of older adults. The course covers common health related issues in aging adults and discusses strategies for promoting healthy aging, improving quality of life, and providing palliative and end of life care for older adults.Prerequisite(s): Full admission to NURS program.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Foundations of Nursing
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    Examines concepts of physiological integrity, psychosocial integrity, safe, effective care environments, and health promotion/maintenance. Focuses on beginning competencies with an emphasis on health assessment, interpersonal communication, safety, documentation, and selected basic nursing interventions required for clients with acute and chronic health problems. Prerequisite(s): Full admittance into the nursing program.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Public Health and Aging
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    An in-depth study of physiological aspects, special health concerns, chronic illnesses and services as applied to gerontology. Previously offered as HHP 4783.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Public Health and Aging
    18 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025
    An in-depth study of physiological aspects, special health concerns, chronic illnesses and services as applied to gerontology. Previously offered as HHP 4783.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Foundations of Nursing
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    Examines concepts of physiological integrity, psychosocial integrity, safe, effective care environments, and health promotion/maintenance. Focuses on beginning competencies with an emphasis on health assessment, interpersonal communication, safety, documentation, and selected basic nursing interventions required for clients with acute and chronic health problems. Prerequisite(s): Full admittance into the nursing program.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Public Health and Aging
    13 Jan 2025 - 2 May 2025
    An in-depth study of physiological aspects, special health concerns, chronic illnesses and services as applied to gerontology. Previously offered as HHP 4783.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Foundations of Nursing
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Examines concepts of physiological integrity, psychosocial integrity, safe, effective care environments, and health promotion/maintenance. Focuses on beginning competencies with an emphasis on health assessment, interpersonal communication, safety, documentation, and selected basic nursing interventions required for clients with acute and chronic health problems. Prerequisite(s): Full admittance into the nursing program.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Foundations of Nursing
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    Examines concepts of physiological integrity, psychosocial integrity, safe, effective care environments, and health promotion/maintenance. Focuses on beginning competencies with an emphasis on health assessment, interpersonal communication, safety, documentation, and selected basic nursing interventions required for clients with acute and chronic health problems. Prerequisite(s): Full admittance into the nursing program.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Public Health and Aging
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    An in-depth study of physiological aspects, special health concerns, chronic illnesses and services as applied to gerontology. Previously offered as HHP 4783.
  • COURSE TAUGHT
    Public Health and Aging
    19 Aug 2024 - 6 Dec 2024
    An in-depth study of physiological aspects, special health concerns, chronic illnesses and services as applied to gerontology. Previously offered as HHP 4783.
  • OTHER TEACHING / TRAINING
    Foundations of Nursing NURS3018-71159
    1 Aug 2024