NURS 471 - Nursing Care Of Women, Children, & Families in the Community

(2 units)

This clinical practicum course focuses on the health promotion, acute and chronic health conditions, and needs of childbearing women, children, and families within the out-patient and community setting.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Accelerated Second Baccalaureate BSN (ASBN) Program. Corequisite(s): NURS 470; NURS 475; NURS 483.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Internship/Practicum: 2
Offered: Every Fall

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. apply the nursing process to improve health outcomes for individuals, families, and populations across the lifespan.
2. analyze the complexities of providing care to women, children, and families in the community.
3. participate in collaborative efforts to assess and improve the knowledge and wellbeing of women, children, and families in the community utilizing health promotion and risk reduction interventions.
4. advocate for health equity and social justice for women, children, families, and vulnerable populations in the community.
5. analyze global, national, and local population health trends for health promotion, risk reduction, and disease prevention across the lifespan.

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