ADN 221 - Family Nursing

5 Credit Hour(s)
3 Lecture Hour(s)
4 Lab Hours(s)
Prerequisite(s): ADN 201
This course includes nursing concepts related to the delivery of nursing care for the expanding family. Emphasis is placed on utilizing the nursing process as a framework for managing/providing nursing care to individuals and families along the wellness-illness continuum. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize the nursing process to deliver nursing care to mothers, infants, children, and families. The role of the associate degree nurse as a provider of care is emphasized, integrating the concepts of caring, health care trends, cultural diversity, nutrition, pharmacology, and teaching/learning principles.