NUR 230 - Family Health Concepts for Nursing Practice

Credits: 4
2.5 Lecture Hours 2 Lab Hours 60 Clinical Hours

Prerequisites: NUR 130, NUR 140, BIO 162, BIO 175, PSY 108
Co-requisites: (If not previously completed successfully): ENG 102

Description
This course covers care practices for women, infants, children and adolescents. The course explores the expanding family during health and illness through didactic, simulated laboratory and clinical experiences. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will:

Utilize clinical judgment for women, infants, children and families.
Integrate caring practices for women, infants, children and families.
Apply therapeutic communication techniques appropriate and specific for interactions with women, infants, children and families.
Develop teaching plans for individuals and families.
Demonstrate advocacy while providing care for women, infants, children and families.

Listed Topics

Nursing care of infants, children and adolescents
Women’s health problems
Nursing care of child-bearing women
Nursing care of families

Reference Materials
Pediatrics and Maternal Child textbooks, online learning resources and simulation technology.

Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals:

Culture Society and Citizenship
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Approved By: Johnson, Alex Date Approved: 4/30/2013
Last Reviewed: 10/29/2021

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