May 03, 2024  
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NUR 323 - Concepts of the Emerging Family


Prelicensure.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Nursing Program, NUR 231G  , NUR 235 , BIO 220 , CHE 101  or higher.
Prerequisite(s) or Co-requisite(s): NUR 315 , NUR 318 , NUR 319  or NUR 324 , HES 288 , SOC 100  

Building on previous knowledge, this course introduces students to the theoretical application of concepts related to the nursing care of childbearing clients and their families. Students are introduced to the concepts of sexual function, reproduction, genetics, oxygenation, perfusion, metabolism, thermal regulation, stress adaptation, mood and affect, violence and addictions, health promotion and maintenance, concepts of risk/surveillance, and environmental safety are introduced. The concepts of fluid and electrolyte balance, infection, nutrition, skin integrity, sleep/rest, thermal regulation, healthcare regulation, and diversity are continued. Concepts related to the core nursing knowledge of global health are also discussed. Exemplars are used to illustrate each of the major concepts. Through various teaching/learning activities and evaluation techniques, students are expected to demonstrate competency in the following areas: teamwork, professional values/ethics, client-centered care, leadership, evidence-based practice, quality and safety, and information technology. Fall junior year

Hours: 3



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