In this course, the student applies the clinical concepts to the nursing care of older adults in health and illness. Focus is on maintaining health status and improving the quality of life of older adults in diverse settings. Selected issues are explored related to gerontology and nursing care of the aged. 2 lecture and 6 clinical hours per week per semester. In this course, the student applies clinical concepts to the nursing care of children and their families in health and illness.
Students provide increasingly complex nursing care in a variety of settings.
Special emphasis is placed on incorporating growth and development principles as students collaborate with children, their families, and other health care providers to bring about positive health outcomes through health promotion and prevention of further disease or disability. 3 lecture and 6 clinical hours average per week per semester. In this course, the student applies clinical concepts to the nursing care of childbearing families in health and illness. Students provide increasingly complex nursing care in a variety of settings. Emphasis is on the nurse's collaborative role in promoting wellness of families throughout the childbearing experience.