Credit Hours: | 3 |
Contact Hours: | 3 |
Laboratory Fee: | None. |
Prerequisites: |
NUR3119 Professional Roles And Dimensions Of Nursing And NUR3955 Portfolio I |
Corequisites: |
NUR3119 Professional Roles And Dimensions Of Nursing |
Comments: | |
Catalog Description: | Focuses on the nurse's role in managing the holistic health care of individuals and families with bio-psychosocial disruptions. Emphasis is on the nursing process and principles from nursing, physical, and behavioral sciences to enhance knowledge development necessary for the promotions of client/family well-being throughout the life span. |
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Special Requirements: | Computer access. |
Program Learning Outcomes: |
Major Learning Outcomes: 1, 3, 4, and 5: 1. Integrate professional behavior. 3. Apply legal, ethical and cultural sensitivity practices. 4. Demonstrate methods of health maintenance and enhancement. 5. Apply organizational strategies. |
Course Learning Outcomes: |
Course Learning Outcomes: By the end of this couse, the student will: 1. Describe the foundations of family health care nursing as a practice area. 2. Articulate the structure, roles and functions of various family forms and subpopulations. 3. Use the nursing process to develop an evidence-based care plan to meet the health needs of the family. 4. Assess the interpersonal and communication patterns within families. 5. Develop optimum wellness strategies in the prevention of disease and maintenance of health appropriate to various family populations. 6. Collaborate with other members of the health care team to optimize the family’s health especially as it relates to case management while serving as an advocate for the family. 7. Assume accountability for legal responsibilities related to domestic violence and child abuse. 8. Identify responsibility for providing accurate information and access to resources for families with concerns related to genetic and genomic helth risks. |
Methods of Evaluation: | Evaluation of student progress towards achieving the stated learning outcomes and performance objectives is the responsibility of the instructor, within the policies of the college and the department. Detailed explanations are included in the expanded Syllabus developed by the instructor for each section being taught. |
Flexibility: |
It is the intention of the instructor to accomplish the objectives specified in the course syllabus. However, circumstances may arise which prohibit the fulfilling of this endeavor. Therefore, this syllabus is subject to change. When possible, students will be notified of any change in advance of its occurrence. |
Student Email Accounts: | Pensacola State College provides an institutional email account to all credit students. Pirate Mail is the official method of communication, and students must use Pirate Mail when communicating with the College. In cases where companion software is used for a particular class, emails may be exchanged between instructor and student using the companion software. |
Note: |
For students with a disability that falls under the Americans with Disability Act or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, it is the responsibility of the student to notify Student Resource Center for ADA Services to discuss any special needs or equipment necessary to accomplish the requirements for this course. Upon completion of registration with the Student Resource Center for ADA Services office, specific arrangements can be discussed with the instructor. |
Equity Statement: | Pensacola State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information in its programs, activities and employment. For inquiries regarding the College's non-discrimination policies, contact: The Executive Director of Institutional Equity and Student Conduct 1000 College Boulevard. Building 5, Pensacola, Florida 32504 (850) 484-1759 |