NURS 2920 - Family-Child Concepts of Nursing

7 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: BIOL 1913 and 1913L and NURS 1950 or 1926 or NURS 1924 or 1930, each with a grade of ‘C’ or better and passing the Regents’ Test (both reading and essay).
Description
This course focuses on the application of the nursing process in the promotion of health and the prevention/ management of illness in the child-rearing family. Emphasis is placed on the promotion of health and management of illness and complications of pregnancy, the birth process and childhood. Students will have the opportunity to utilize the nursing process in a variety of family, maternal/newborn and pediatric settings. Concepts introduced in prior nursing courses will be expanded and integrated with diverse populations. This course includes classroom and clinical experiences. It is offered fall and summer semesters.