This course explores relational inquiry that considers context, culture and the lived experience of individuals and families. Emphasis is placed on developing assessment, planning and intervention skills with child bearing families that incorporates diversity and explores health promotion and prevention strategies. There is a strong emphasis on growth and development, social determinants of health and culturally appropriate healing-centered nursing care.
Prerequisites
NURS 2160, NURS 2161, NURS 2162, NURS 2163, NURS 2164, NURS 2370.
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What you will learn
- - Growth and Development: preconception to adolescence
- Social Determinants of Health
- Health Promotion
- Illness Prevention: gene-linked risk factors, communicable diseases, Rh incompatibility
- Health Restoration: pertussis, neonatal jaundice
- Transitions: developmental (family), health/illness (pertussis, neonatal jaundice), situational (homeland, refugee/immigrant, work)
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42388 |
January 8, 2026 to April 9, 2026 |
Lecture | VCC Broadway Building B | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40376 |
January 7, 2027 to March 18, 2027 |
Lecture | VCC Broadway Building B | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.