NURS-232 Alterations in Health & Nursing Theraputics I

Students are introduced to the care of families in transition during the childbearing and childrearing years. Emphasis is on theories,concepts, and relational practice related to family, maternity, and pediatric nursing practice. Understanding ethical dilemmas and legal issues and the application of cultural competence and safety, and evidence-informed based practice for care of families at various points of transition is a focus. The course is divided into three modules: family nursing and family-centered care, maternal-newborn nursing of children and adolescents.