This practice course is about maternal, child and family- centred nursing care where students apply theoretical frameworks, and evidence-informed knowledge and skills in providing care during health, acute illness, chronic illness and transitions. The course involves one rotation in maternal/child family health (i.e. pregnancy, labour, pre/postpartum) and a rotation in the care of children and their families from infancy through adolescence. The course enhances assessment, intervention and organizational skills in laboratory and clinical simulation settings and in direct client care in hospital and community settings. 192 hours per term.
This practice course is about maternal, child and family- centred nursing care where students apply theoretical frameworks, and evidence-informed knowledge and skills in providing care during health, acute illness, chronic illness and transitions. The course involves one rotation in maternal/child family health (i.e. pregnancy, labour, pre/postpartum) and a rotation in the care of children and their families from infancy through adolescence. The course enhances assessment, intervention and organizational skills in laboratory and clinical simulation settings and in direct client care in hospital and community settings. 192 hours per term.
