NURS 234 Family Centered Nursing II

Building on theoretical knowledge and clinical competencies from NURS 134, the student will gain greater proficiency in caring for patients within the family unit. Nursing care is most effective when it is delivered with the belief that the family is the patient. The child is an essential member of the family unit. The curriculum framework will help students examine responses and nursing interventions to meet the needs of the child and family. Students will develop competencies required to administer safe, technical nursing care with an emphasis on caring for children with a holistic approach to the family unit.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

NURS 134, NURS 135, and PSYC 200. Pre- or corequisite: SOCI-101

Hours Weekly

2.75 hours theory, 3.75 hours lab weekly

Course Objectives

1. 1. Integrate the knowledge of pathophysiology in the administration of nursing care to children and families
   experiencing complex responses to stress.
2. 2. Collaborate with health team members, patients and significant support person(s) to promote wellness,
   prevent disease and manage acute and chronic conditions.
3. 3. Demonstrate behaviors which promote professional growth, accountability and the profession of nursing.
4. 4. Demonstrates a holistic approach ensuring continuity of care when providing nursing care to children and
   families experiencing complex responses to stress.
5. 5. Demonstrates caring, integrity, safe practice and accountability in practicing the art and science of
   nursing.
6. 6. Utilize critical thinking to formulate, implement, evaluate and revise a plan of care for children and their
   families.
7. 7. Implement nursing care in an effective and efficient manner utilizing principles of professional nursing
   practice, and legal and ethical standards.
8. 8. Formulate a plan of care which focuses on the impact of responses to stress and fosters adaptation in
   children and families who are part of a multicultural society.

Course Objectives

1. 1. Integrate the knowledge of pathophysiology in the administration of nursing care to children and families
   experiencing complex responses to stress.
2. 2. Collaborate with health team members, patients and significant support person(s) to promote wellness,
   prevent disease and manage acute and chronic conditions.
3. 3. Demonstrate behaviors which promote professional growth, accountability and the profession of nursing.
4. 4. Demonstrates a holistic approach ensuring continuity of care when providing nursing care to children and
   families experiencing complex responses to stress.
5. 5. Demonstrates caring, integrity, safe practice and accountability in practicing the art and science of
   nursing.
6. 6. Utilize critical thinking to formulate, implement, evaluate and revise a plan of care for children and their
   families.
7. 7. Implement nursing care in an effective and efficient manner utilizing principles of professional nursing
   practice, and legal and ethical standards.
8. 8. Formulate a plan of care which focuses on the impact of responses to stress and fosters adaptation in
   children and families who are part of a multicultural society.