Students will participate in integrated hands-on family experiences that require family assessment, application of appropriate communication techniques, and implementation of effective patient education plans across the life span. The student will participate in caring for families experiencing crisis and those facing chronic illness in a family member. The mental health needs of clients throughout the life span and commonly seen psychiatric disorders will be studied. Nursing care of families experiencing a normal pregnancy or a pregnancy at risk are explored. Common maladaptive responses of increasing complexity are studied.
Students care for families during normal pregnancies.
Social and environmental influences are addressed, as well as pharmacological and nutrition factors.