NURS 150 - Family Health Nursing

Description:NURS 150 examines issues relevant to the promotion of sexual and reproductive health throughout the life span and the management of developmental needs and health problems that may occur from infancy through adolescence. The nursing process and critical thinking are applied to the management of clients and families from preconception through adolescence and to clients with diseases of breasts and the reproductive system. Individual and group teaching, assessment, and nursing skills are emphasized. Students will demonstrate the roles of healthcare team member, and provider of care. Clinical experiences in clinics, hospitals, and selected community agencies will be provided.
Credit hours:4-6-6
Prerequisite(s):completion of NURS 112 and completion of or concurrent enrollment in NURS 152, NURS 154, PSYCH 145, and BIOL 202
Applicability towards graduation:
  • Certificate or degree - All Certificates, AAS, ALS
  • Group requirement - Not Applicable
  • Area of concentration - Nursing
Offered:Fall and Spring

Nursing Courses

NumberTitleHours
NURS 111Introduction to Nursing1-0-1
NURS 112Medical-Surgical Nursing 1 Concepts Basic to Nursing Practice6-9-9
NURS 150Family Health Nursing4-6-6
NURS 152Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing2-6-4
NURS 154Pharmacological Principles for Nursing Practice3-0-3
NURS 155Medical-Surgical Nursing II - Care of the Chronically Ill Client3-6-5
NURS 203LPN Bridge Course7-0-7
NURS 205Medical-Surgical Nursing II - Care of the Chronically Ill Client3-6-5
NURS 206Family Health Nursing (Effective Spring 2009)4-6-6
NURS 250Medical-Surgical Nursing III - Care of the Surgical Client3-6-5
NURS 252Medical-Surgical Nursing IV - Care of the Acutely Ill Client3-6-5
NURS 254Transition from Education to Practice3-9-6