NUR 645 - Family Systems and Clinical Management of the Childbearing Family

Credit Hours: 3

Prepares the family nurse practitioner student to examine evidence-based principles of nursing care in the context of family and nursing theory, and apply this knowledge to clinical practice within diverse family systems, from a Christian perspective. Students will consider and apply the knowledge, skills, and competencies that are the essential to the holistic management of the child bearing women/family, both as an independent provider and within a multidisciplinary team. Students will focus on the care of healthy ante-partum women and those with health pattern variations that result in at-risk pregnancy. Emphasis is placed on collaborative management of women and families during pregnancy. Concepts focused on promoting wellbeing will be explored with emphasis on family interventions that promote resiliency as well as the health and wellbeing of the family.

Minimum Grade Required: B- to continue in MSN program

Course Fee: Yes
Location:
Online