NUR 315 - Caring for Families

5 CR

This course is designed to examine concepts and theories of family, human growth and development, health promotion, wellness, and the illness states of childbearing families. The nursing management of safe, evidence based, holistic, relationship-centered care is explored. Collaboration with persons, families and inter-professional teams are emphasized in order to create quality outcomes and a culture of safety. The clinical practicum provides an opportunity to apply family centered theoretical knowledge and evidence-based care of women, newborn, infants, children, adolescents and families.
Classroom (3 Credits): 3 hours per week
Clinical/Simulation (2 Credits-90 hours)

Prerequisite(s): NUR 303, NUR 305, NUR 310, PSY 308.
Co-requisite(s): NUR 312.