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NURS 409 Holistic Nursing Care of Women, Children, and Families

This course focuses on the holistic nursing care of pediatric, maternal-newborn, and family populations. Students will utilize principles of evidence-based practice, theory, and holism. Emphasis will be placed on assessment, health promotion, disease prevention, and management of alterations of health and wellness.
4 Undergraduate credits

Effective May 1, 2012 to present

Learning outcomes

General

  • Apply Modeling/Role Modeling theory to the care of pediatric and maternal-newborn populations.
  • Utilize the nursing process and clinical judgment model to plan nursing care for pediatric and maternal-newborn populations from diverse backgrounds.
  • Apply theory and evidence using a holistic, family- centered, culturally-sensitive approach to care.
  • Articulate the value of self-care to promote resilience to stress and support health promotion.