NS 430 - Professional Nurse Caring with Families:Theory

Institution:

Clarkson College

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Description:

2 semester hours (2 hours of theory per week) Students are introduced to the concept of family-focused nursing care throughout the lifespan. Students develop a theoretical base in models of family health promotion, process and role structure, family development, sociocultural assessment, communication patterns, coping processes and cultural diversity among families. Family diagnosis and interventions are emphasized. Issues related to health care for people of all ages in home, school, occupational and community settings are explored. The home care system, role of the home care nurse and case management are examined in the managed care environment. Prerequisite: All 100- 200- and 300-level nursing courses. Co-requisites: NS 431.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.clarksoncollege.edu/

Phone Number:

(402) 552-3100

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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