Emphasis is on multisystem problems. Early detection and intervention strategies with actual or potential stressors that affect the adaptive processes in the developing family are discussed. Clinical experiences are designed to develop skills for early detection, diagnosis, and prompt intervention to reduce the severity and duration of biopsychosocial pathological processes across the life span. It also provides an opportunity to critique current nursing research and requires the student to use critical inquiry methodology and to become a discriminating consumer of research. Writing proficiency is required for a passing grade in this course.
Emphasis is on long term care and rehabilitation.
Clinical experiences are designed to develop skills in tertiary prevention. Students work with persons across the life span who have a chronic or irreversible deficit or disability for the purpose of preventing further disability or reduced functioning in these persons. Clinical experiences are designed to develop skills in primary prevention. Clinical experiences focus on enactment of the professional nurse role in a concentrated practicum. Leadership and management principles are applied as students enhance direct care delivery skills, critical thinking, and decision making.