Upon successful completion of NURS 163, the student will be able to:

1. Utilize knowledge derived from the bio/psycho/social sciences, humanities, and nursing to achieve deliberative and competent decision-making that is grounded in evidence based practice to achieve best practice outcomes for low-risk childbearing and pediatric patients and their families.
2. Discuss current trends designed to meet health promotion and health maintenance needs of low risk childbearing families and childrearing needs of pediatric patients and their families.
3. Discuss therapeutic verbal and non-verbal communication techniques utilized in the care of maternal/child and child patients.
4. Explain legal and ethical issues related to the maternal/child and pediatric patient/family units.
5. Discuss concepts of cultural awareness, cultural sensitivity and respect for persons when working with low risk childbearing and pediatric patients.
6. Analyze internal, external, and environmental factors that influence normal childbirth, growth and development andd family dynamics.
7. Identify safe, caring, and evidenced-based nursing interventions that meet health promotion and health maintenance needs for patients and families experiencing child bearing and child rearing situations.
8. Utilize the nursing process to promote and maintain health of patients experiencing normal (low risk) childbearing process.
9. Utilize knowledge of principles of developmental stages and expected transitions in the care of patients from newborn to adolescence.
10. Discuss community resources commonly available to meet the needs of families experiencing child bearing and child rearing situations.
11. Articulate the components of a teaching plan for the childbearing and childrearing family.
12. Examine ways to prioritize care for patients experiencing low risk childbearing and child rearing situations.

Link to the Associate of Applied Sciences Degree Mission and Outcomes

The purpose of the Assocate of Applied Science degree is to provide employment-related knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in a chosen field of study.

Students who complete programs in occupational areas are expected to demonstrate that they

1. Know subject area of the degree
2. Are able to acquire skills and perform tasks necessary for employment or career enhancement

Link to the Nursing Program Mission

The mission of the nursing program at Western Nevada College is to meet the nursing educational needs of the service area. The program prepares qualified students to function as entry-level registered nurses and transfer to higher degree programs.

Graduates are prepared to function in a variety of health care settings, providing culturally sensitive, holistic nursing care to individuals and families across the lifespan. The nursing faculty supports graduate competency in an evolving and complex health care environment by facilitating the students' development of clinical judgement, promoting professional behaviors, and fostering the value of lifelong learning.

Link to at least one Nursing Program Educational Outcome

Utilize the nursing process in a competent and caring manner to safely meet the bio/psycho/social/cultural and spiritual needs of patients across the lifespan in a variety of health care settings.

Collaborate with patients, families and health care personnel to achieve positive patient outcomes.

Link to at least one general education outcome

Understand and apply social science principles, including an appreciation of participation in civic affairs.