Allows students to work with clients with mental health problems, observe group process in therapy sessions, and develop interpersonal communication skills. Clinical laboratory experience in a variety of health care settings for application of research-based knowledge and skills in the nursing care of adults with selected health problems. Presents research based concepts of professional nursing care for the childbearing and childrearing family. Principles of health promotion and health education for expanding families are integral to the course. Clinical laboratory experience for application of research based knowledge and skills in the nursing care of the childbearing and childrearing family.
Emphasis is on the birth process and health of children.
The clinical laboratory experience for application of the nursing process in the care of the elderly in a variety of settings. The final campus laboratory experience in a sequence of 4 courses. Selected technical skills common to family and critical care nursing practice are presented. Common principles and techniques essential to the care of clients in life-threatening physiologic crises are explored. A clinical laboratory experience for application of research based knowledge in the care of critically ill clients.