NURS 438,438L - Nursing Care and Adolescent/Young Adult Health

Institution:

Holy Family University

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Description:

The promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health in the adolescent and young adult aggregate are explored. Students examine the impact of physiological, sociocultural, economic, and psychological environment on health care practices. Healthy adaptation to decrease risk-taking behavior is stressed. Emphasis is placed on the role of the nurse as a lifelong learner, leader, and professional group member. Concurrent clinical experiences provide the student opportunities to incorporate theory, research, and critical thinking skills in a variety of health care settings. Three hours classroom, one hour seminar and six hours clinical per week. Prerequisite: All 300 level nursing courses and successful completion of a 300 level med-math competency examination. Concurrent: NURS 436/436L, NURS 354.

Credits:

6.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.holyfamily.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 637-7700

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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