NURS 522Nurs In Fam Practice II (LEC)

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This course is the second clinical course in the family nursing sequence. This course addresses family, psychosocial and nursing theories appropriate for intervening with families facing the challenges of midlife. Transitions and crises, coping strategies and the lived experience of having and managing chronic illness are explored as an avenue for understanding the dynamics, health needs and patterns of family systems. Theory application related to chronic illness is explored in greater depth through case analysis. Assessment and advanced nursing intervention strategies for families in midlife are integrated throughout the semester. Learners apply theory-based strategies in the classroom that allow them to intervene with midlife and aging families experiencing chronic illness, in the clinical setting. This course has a special emphasis on cultural competence in the setting of advanced practice nursing. Reflective practice is utilized as a tool for personal and professional growth. Direct, preceptor-supervised clinical practice provided. This course is restricted to D29 MS FNP and D92 Post MS FNP CERT Students. Pre-requisite courses: N519, N521 and N553 (NP only). 3 credits. **Please note this course has a mandatory liability and insurance fee of $12 and a $176 simulation fee. The liability and insurance fee is charged only once a semester, even if you are enrolled in multiple classes that carry the same fee(s)** *Simulation Experience to be held October 15, 12:30-4:30 pm *