The student may request a waiver of this requirement. Students explore philosophical and theoretical foundations of nursing. Analysis of selected concepts, nursing theories, and health-related theories is emphasized. The impact of these issues on nursing practice is emphasized. Students examine concepts from family theory, family therapy, and research in family dynamics as a basis for developing nursing strategies to facilitate health promotion of the family as a unit.
Students complete a comprehensive family assessment based on a theoretical framework.
The role of the nurse as educator of clients, nursing personnel, and nursing students is explored. Teaching methods appropriate for use with adults are addressed. Students explore learning theory as a basis for curriculum development. Students develop mission statements, philosophic statements, and conceptual frameworks as a foundation for curriculum planning, implementation, and evaluation. This course emphasizes competencies in interviewing, performing comprehensive health assessment of individuals, and the interpretation of assessment findings.