Introduction to Family Nursing (NURS 140)

Term: 2017-2018 Fall Semester

Faculty

Jennifer B FarnsworthShow MyInfo popup for Jennifer B Farnsworth

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Office Hours

• Start Date: Sep 8 2017 12:00PM
• End Date: Sep 8 2017 12:55PM
• Single Date:
• Weekly Days: Monday
• Note: and 8pm-9pm at Main campus

Office Hours

• Start Date: Sep 8 2017 11:00AM
• End Date: Sep 8 2017 1:00PM
• Single Date:
• Weekly Days: Wednesday
• Note: and 4pm-5pm at Bay West Campus

Office Hours

• Start Date: August 26, 2024
• End Date: December 13th, 2024
• Weekly Days: Monday/Tuesdays(Wednesdays until 9/30; Thursdays until 9/30)
• Note: Office hours Mondays 3pm-6pm(8/26-9/30) then 12noon - 3pm)9/30-12/6 est Escanaba campus
• Wednesday(2hours 4-6pm 8/26-9/30 and 9am-11am est 9/30-12/6) are by virtual/zoom/phone by appointment        

 

Sherri Ann ManganShow MyInfo popup for Sherri Ann Mangan

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Schedule

Mon, 6:45 AM - 6:45 PM (8/28/2017 - 10/20/2017) Location: DCKSN DCHS TBD
Wed, 1:00 PM - 3:50 PM (8/28/2017 - 12/15/2017) Location: DCKSN WC 140

Description

The focus of this theory and clinical course will be the utilization of the nursing process in the care of the family throughout the childbearing years, newborn period, and during childhood. The theoretical aspect of the course introduces basic nursing care of the family unit, including: human reproduction; pregnancy; antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum care; newborn care; growth and development; and care of the child with common diseases and illnesses. Assessment of the various life styles, cultures and concepts of the family, family roles, and interdependent relationships as they relate to the childbearing years will be incorporated. The clinical aspect of this course involves direct individual nursing care of the obstetric, neonatal, and pediatric clients (gynecologic clients in certain facilities). Assessment of the client and family needs will be done utilizing Roger?s Science of Unitary Human
Beings, Maslow?s Hierarchy of Needs, Erikson?s Eight Stages of Development, and Gor