NURS 452 Family Health Nursing

This course provides theoretical and clinical basis for professional nursing practice with childbearing families, children, and their families. Emphasis is placed on health patterns occurring during pregnancy, birth, the newborn period, pediatrics, and adolescents.  Chronic and acute pediatric diseases will be explored.  Clinical learning experiences occur in a variety of settings including acute and ambulatory settings.

Credits

8 Credits: Didactic 5 credit hours; Clinical 3 credit hours

Prerequisite

class='sc-courselink' href='/en/2025-2026/catalog/academic-courses/nurs-nursing-courses/300/nurs-354'>NURS 354 and NURS 355 with grades of "C" or higher according to the Nursing Program grading policies