University General Course Catalog 2019-2020 
    
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NURS 353 - Nursing Care of Childbearing Women and Families: Theory

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

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the nursing major, NURS 301 NURS 301L NURS 317 NURS 318 NURS 331 . Co-requisite(s): NURS 332 ; NURS 343 ; NURS 346 .

Units of Lecture: 3
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 women and children.
2. describe common alterations of health and nursing interventions for women, children and families.
3. describe age-appropriate and culturally sensitive communication strategies used in the nursing care for women, children and families.
4. identify appropriate nursing care for women, children and families, utilizing evidence-based practice and research.
5. examine legal and ethical dilemmas and professional practice standards specific to women, children and families.


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