Purpose is to increase knowledge and skill in providing nursing care to meet the physiological and psychosocial needs of clients. Pharmacology is introduced, with opportunity for medication experience in classroom and clinical area. Mental health concepts are integrated. Continuation of NURS 102 emphasizing concepts related to alteration of normal physiological and psychological functioning. Mental health concepts are introduced.
Pharmacology is integrated.
Purpose of clinical experience is to develop skills in the management of client care. Emphasis on health teaching, nursing interventions, and nurturing of the family and on growth and development concepts of the child. Includes the normal maternity cycle, care of mother and infant, maternal-infant bonding, and the role of the father in family development. The vocation of nursing is studied from viewpoints of career opportunities, consumer requirements, and societal needs. Professional organizations and legislation affecting nursing and health care systems examined.