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Dynamics Of Family Systems –
nur542
(2 credits)
Family systems theories and models are used to understand the impact of nuclear families on professional and personal relationships as well as on society. These theories and models are used as well to develop strategies for promoting and monitoring the health of families.
This graduate-level course is 5
weeks.
To enroll, speak with an Enrollment Advisor.
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Evidenced-based Practice in Family Nursing
- Analyze and critique a theory used in family nursing for applicability and usefulness in family nursing practice in the workplace.
- Explore issues related to research utilization in family nursing practice.
- Analyze literature on evidence-based nursing practice related to family nursing.
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Issues in Management of High Risk Individuals and Families
- Develop a plan of care for a high-risk family problem (homelessness, family violence, teen pregnancy, suicidal ideation, drug/alcohol abuse) with appropriate nursing interventions based on health promotion, health belief models, family theory, and analysis of family functions.
- Explore case management strategies and roles of the advanced practice family nurse.
- Synthesize epidemiological models, theories, and adaptive strategies for the management of high-risk families.
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Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
- Analyze the utilization of health promotion.
- Analyze innovative approaches in preventive work with families.
- Analyze the family nurse's role in primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention.
- Explore the use of health belief model and health promotion models in family nursing practice.
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Management of Cultural Differences among Families
- Develop solutions to cultural or lifestyle problems affecting health related behaviors and family function.
- Conduct a family cultural assessment using an existing or refined cultural assessment tool.
- Describe transcultural concepts and theories for application on diverse families.
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Family Structures and Functions
- Synthesize individual and family dynamics through analysis of the roles, values, and power structures between family members.
- Analyze functional and dysfunctional communication patterns and their effect on individual family members.
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Family Identifying Data
- Assess individual and family dynamics through family identifying data including family composition, family orientation, social class status, social class mobility, social supports/networks, and recreational activities.
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Theoretical Approaches to Family Nursing
- Analyze the inherent strengths and limitations in the utilization of select nursing theories in the management of individuals and families.
- Analyze current theories, therapies, and concepts from the literature applicable to the management of individuals and families.
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Perspectives on Family Development: Management and Practice
- Analyze the history of family nursing as the unit of care, nursing models, concepts, and trends in nursing of families.
- Explore the concept of family as a social structure and basic unit of society.
- The University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses.
- While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Advisor.
- Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice.
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