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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  or 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, students will be able to:
1. integrate scientific principles, knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology specific to maternal and child health.
2. describe common alterations of health and nursing interventions for the maternal-child population.
3. describe age-appropriate and culturally sensitive communication strategies used in the nursing care of pregnant women, children and families.
4. identify appropriate nursing care for pregnant women, children and families, utilizing evidence based practice and research.
5. examine legal and ethical dilemmas and professional practice standards specific to maternal-child clients.


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