The course expands upon the use of a holistic approach when caring for individuals/families with alterations in health, throughout the lifespan. Nursing management of alterations in health across the lifespan is the focus of the course. Emphasis is placed upon the role of the professional nurse and the use of the nursing process in assisting individuals/families to move toward optimal health potential. The focus is on health alterations in medical-surgical, pregnancy, the childbearing process, pediatric variances, growth and development, and mental health/illness. Opportunities are provided to care for individuals and families in a variety of specialized settings. Total Hours: 500 (Theory 200 Hours, Clinical 300 Hours). Prerequisite: Nursing 200.