NS V20 — Patient-Centered Care I and Family-Centered Care of Children
This course focuses on the care of adult, pediatric, and older adult patients with health alterations that require medical and/or surgical intervention. Emphasis is placed on the care and health promotion of patients with alterations in selected body functions, on normal growth and development, and on the promotion of healthy behavior in patients. Concepts of patient-centered care, family-centered care of children, cultural sensitivity, informatics, safe practice, and professionalism are integrated throughout the course. Clinical experiences provide the student an opportunity to apply theoretical concepts and implement safe patient care in a variety of clinical settings.