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NURS 353 - Nursing Care of Families: Theory

(4 units)
Theoretical basis for professional nursing with families in health and illness.

Prerequisite(s): NURS 301  NURS 301L  NURS 317  NURS 318  NURS 331  NURS 332 . Corequisite(s): NURS 343 ; NURS 418 ; NURS 331  or NURS 332 .

Units of Lecture: 4
Offered: Every Spring and Summer
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course:
1. Students will be able to integrate scientific principles, knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology specific to maternal and child health.
2. Students will be able to describe common alterations of health and nursing interventions for the maternal-child population.
3. Students will be able to describe age-appropriate and culturally sensitive communication strategies used in the nursing care of pregnant women, children and families.
4. Students will be able to identify appropriate nursing care for pregnant women, children and families, utilizing evidence based practice and research.
5. Students will be able to examine legal and ethical dilemmas and professional practice standards specific to maternal-child clients.


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