Nursing Care of Women and the Childbearing Family (Theory) ((3))

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This course introduces and reinforces specific concepts while building upon previously acquired knowledge and skills in nursing care with diverse acute and emergent settings, focusing on maternity and newborn clients and their families. Emphasis is placed on understanding physiological, psychological, sociocultural and developmental factors influencing care. Students integrate fundamental knowledge of pathophysiology, diagnostics, pharmacology, therapeutic interventions, and communication principles relevant to childbearing families. Additionally, students enhance core clinical reasoning and judgement abilities to identify and interpret cues, establish priorities, implement interventions, and evaluate outcomes using evidenced-based practice principles.