Care of Child Bearing Child Rearing Family

This course combines the fundamental principles underlying the nursing care of the child-rearing family before, during and after parturition with the major healthcare needs of the child as s/he evolves from infancy to adolescence. Aspects of child-bearing in the development at different stages of the life cycle are introduced. The impact of illness and hospitalization of a child on the individual and family are studied. Students build on their problem-solving and critical thinking skills when planning nursing care of the mother and/or child. They are expected to integrate and synthesize knowledge from nutrition, pharmacology, growth and development, and the biological, physical and behavioral sciences into the plan of care. Learning opportunities are provided in the classroom, college skills laboratory and a variety of settings such acute care, comprehensive healthcare centers, clinics, family planning centers, head start programs, and daycare centers.

Fall, Spring

024700