Upon completion of NURS 164 the student will be able to:

1. Apply 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.
2. Utilize therapeutic verbal and non verbal communication techniques when working with patients and families experiencing low-risk childbearing/childrearing stages of life.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of legal and ethical issues related to care of patients during the childbearing and childrearing years.
4. Utilize concepts of cultural awareness, cultural sensitivity and respect for patients when working with diverse populations.
5. Apply the nursing process to meet the health promotion and maintenance needs of low risk childbearing patients and their families during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum situations.
6. Apply the nursing process to meet the health promotion and maintenance needs of pediatric patients and their families from birth through adolescence.
7. Utilize identified community resources available to the maternal-child family.
8. Develop a teaching plan for a member of the maternal-child family.
9. Develop a teaching plan for a member of a maternal-child family.

Linkage of course to the Associate of Applied Sciences Degree Mission and Outcomes, Nursing Program Mission, Nursing Program Outcomes, and General Education Outcomes.

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.

Link to at least one general education outcome

Understand the importance of cultural traditions, diversity, and ethics in the modern world.