NRSG-3604Perinatal and Growing Family Health
This course examines the nurse – client relational partnership in the context of the perinatal experience, as well as the experience of families coping with health problems in young and adolescent family members. Concepts, processes, practices and research associated with promoting a positive perinatal experience and a healthy transition to a new family structure are emphasized. As well, concepts, processes, practices and research associated with assisting the family experiencing health problems with a child or adolescent are addressed. Emphasis is on the role of the nurse in assisting new and growing families, and their individual members, with reaching and maintaining optimum health and well-being for their life stage, circumstances and health status.
