The learner will have opportunity to apply family concepts and integrate existing learned concepts to develop a beginning working knowledge of family mental health nursing. Learners will be introduced to theoretical foundations associated with family theory and family nursing theory. Various family assessment tools will be applied to selected families and case studies throughout the course.
Unit 1: Family Health Care Nursing: Introduction
Family and Diversity in Canada
Introduction to Family Health Nursing
Introduction to Family Nursing Concepts
Introduce Bowen’s Family Systems Theory
Introduction to Family Developmental and Life Cycle Theory
Introduction to Circumplex Model of Family Dynamics
Unit 2: Family Nursing Assessment & Intervention
Therapeutic Approach to Working with Families
Introduce Calgary Family Assessment Model
Discuss use of Genograms & Ecomaps
Family Strengths/ Resilience
Application to the Nursing Process
Unit 3: Family Mental Health Nursing
Impact of Mental Health on the Family System
The Family as Caregiver
Common Themes for Families & Mental Illness
Introduce Caregiver Burnout & Compassion Fatigue
Ulysses Agreement
Role of the RPN
Unit 4: Families Experiencing Chronic Illness
Impact of Chronic Illness on Individual
Impact of Chronic Illness on Family
Impact of Chronic Illness on Siblings
Chronic Illness Framework
Factors Impacting Family Resilience
Role of the RPN
Family Legislation (Guardianship)
Unit 5: Families Experiencing Substance Use Disorders
Introduction to Substance Use Disorders
Pregnant Mothers with SUD
Impact of Addiction on Family Functioning
Application of Family Systems Theory to Addiction
Children with Substance Abusing Parents
Dysfunctional Family Roles
Codependency
Role of the RPN
Unit 6: Families with Adolescents Experiencing Concurrent Disorder
Understanding Concurrent Disorders
Adolescent Risk Factors
Impact of Concurrent Disorders on youth, parents, & siblings
Impact of Concurrent Disorders on family functioning
Treatment and Recovery
Application of the Nursing Process
Unit 7: Nursing Care with LGBTQ+ Families
Understanding Current Terminology
Stigma about LGBTQ+ Families
Diversity in LGBTQ+ Family Structures
Risk Factors for LGBTQ+ Youth
Introduction to Gender Dysphoria
Importance of Family Acceptance in Reducing Health Risks
Providing Gender Affirming Nursing Care to LGBTQ+ Families
Unit 8: Bereavement in Families
Introduction to the Grieving Process
Culture and Grieving
Children and the Grief Process
Palliative and End of Life Care
Supportive Care for Grieving Families
Introduction to Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)
Introduce BCCNP Practice Standards for MAiD
Unit 9: Families Experiencing Trauma
Introduction to Family Violence
Impact of Trauma in Children
Impact of Trauma on Family Functioning
Resilience in Families
Application of Trauma Informed Care
Role of the RPN: Assessment
Unit 10: Culturally Sensitive Nursing Care of Families
Cultural Diversity in Canada
Culture Specific Terminology
Introduction to Transcultural Nursing
Cultural Barriers to Health Care
Introduction to Indigenous Families
Introduction to Concepts of Cultural Competence, Cultural Humility & Cultural Safety
Application of Cultural Humility to Psychiatric Nursing Care with Culturally Diverse Families
Culture and Mental Health
Students will acquire knowledge and skill and learn to apply concepts through a variety of means of instruction and activities, including: lecture, demonstration, audio-visual aids, case studies, debate forums, critical thinking exercises and teamwork.
The course evaluation is consistent with ÁñÁ«ÊÓƵ evaluation policy. An evaluation schedule is presented at the beginning of the course. This is a graded course.
In this course, learners will have opportunities to:
Textbooks and Materials to be Purchased by Students:
A list of required and optional textbooks and materials is provided for students at the beginning of each semester.
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| Institution | Transfer Details for PNUR 2171 |
|---|---|
| Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) | KPU NRSG 4520 (1) |