2021-2022 Official University Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2021-2022 Official University Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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NURS 4736 - Family Health Nursing with Practicum


This course emphasizes nursing concepts and skills related to providing safe, competent, and compassionate care to children, newborns, and the childbearing family.  Family dynamics, family structure, and cultural influences are explored.  Techniques of assessment and nursing skills specific to the care of children and newborns are investigated and applied.  The role of the nurse as a member of the interdisciplinary team during pre- and post-partum care is applied.  Prior knowledge from other classes is applied to understanding child and family development.  Concentration areas of this course include health promotion in families, female reproductive health, and treatment of illnesses common in pediatric populations.  Clinical experiences will focus on the application of competent, safe, and compassionate care of women, newborns and children in the simulation lab, inpatient acute care facilities and in community settings. Class 6.



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