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2024-2025 College Catalog

NU 235 CONCEPTS IN FAMILY NURSING



This course expands on an understanding of nursing concepts across the lifespan, with an emphasis on the concept of family and the variables that impact the provision of nursing care. Professional concepts focus on evidence-based practice in the various settings and systems serving the healthcare needs of families. Biophysical concepts relating to reproduction are introduced. Expansion of previously introduced biophysical concepts emphasizes the interrelationship of psychosocial and humanistic aspects of care and the impact on family function. An exploration of caring interventions aimed at improving outcomes for individuals and families is undertaken. This course is linked to NU 236  practicum course. Failure in either NU 235 or NU 236 will require a repetition of both courses. 3 Credits Prerequisites: NU 135 , NU 160 , NU 161 , and CS 100 . Corequisites: NU 225 , NU 226 , NU 236 , and any Humanities Elective.