NR 251 - Maternal Child Nursing IV

Institution:

North Central Missouri College

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Description:

This course focuses on the normal and abnormal physiology, psychology, and psychosocial processes pertaining to growth and development from infancy through adolescence. The nursing process provides the foundation from which to plan and implement safe nursing care which supports the family unit. Physiological and behavioral changes that relate to child rearing are examined with emphasis on health and its promotion. Nursing management of the family and utilization of critical thinking, making sound nursing judgments is integrated throughout the course. Patient teaching, discharge planning, and follow up care of the family within a multicultural community is addressed. Time is spent in review, practice, and validation of skill competency in the skill laboratory. The clinical setting emphasizes health maintenance and promotion for the family. Clinical experiences are in acute, outpatient, and community based settings. A lifelong commitment to learning is stressed. (Sp)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.ncmissouri.edu

Phone Number:

(660) 359-3948 ext 1418

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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