Transcultural Nursing III: Maternal-Child and Family Health

Catalog description

This didactic course applies the concepts and competencies attained in Transcultural Nursing I and II as it focuses on the health needs of different families and their interactions with the nurse. The student is expected to apply principles of nursing science and evidence based care in the specialty areas of genetics, reproductive health, obstetrical, gynecological and pediatric nursing within a multicultural context. Inter-professional collaboration in planning and implementing care as well as the role of the nurse as advocate and educator in support of the family system. Acute and chronic health problems of children and adolescents will be integrated with developmental needs, as related to nursing practice. Developmental focus is on the newborn, toddler and adolescent. Prerequisite Course(s): Prerequisite: NURS 360. Co-requisite: NURS 401. Course is limited to Nursing students. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3