Students utilize the nursing process to care for children and pregnant women in a variety of clinical settings. Theory and clinical components included. Focuses on fundamental nursing skills practiced in the Nursing Laboratory setting. Heavy emphasis is placed on the mastery of basic psycho-motor skills related to the provision of nursing care to clients in any health care setting. Explores the pathophysiological mechanisms causing alterations in the homeodynamic condition.
Students apply scientific principles to case studies.
Open to non-Nursing majors. Theory and clinical components included. Examines the use of the nursing process to promote adaptation of individuals and families to their optimum health during the acute phases of illness. Theory and clinical components included. The student utilizes the nursing process to assist the child family to adapt to illness and to achieve optimal health.