NU 201 - Family-focused Nursing Practice

Institution:

Regis College

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Description:

This course focuses on developing the professional role of the nurse in providing care to women, children, and their families. Culturally competent, therapeutic nursing interventions are developed and utilized to assist the childbearing and childrearing families. A philosophy of caring is emphasized to support families adapting to changes in structure, function, and/or the effects of illness. Research concepts, historical and current perspectives are addressed and strategies within the health/illness spectrum are discussed related highrisk pregnancy, high-risk parenting and common health problems of women and children. Analysis of ethical-legal concerns and the exploration of cultural influences on client needs augment theory concepts and promote critical thinking. Concurrent acute care and community clinical experiences introduce the student to diverse professional nursing roles and the modeling of an evidence-based approach to nursing practice. These clinical experiences afford the student the opportunity to learn specialized skills and competencies along with numerous possibilities for providing teaching/learning sessions for families. Communication and critical thinking abilities are utilized in the application of the nursing process and the student has the opportunity to further utilize leadership and management principles assuming more responsibility as a health care team member and leader.*

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.regiscollege.edu

Phone Number:

(781) 768-7000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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