MaternalChildHlt/Pediatric Hlt ((8 Credits))

Catalog description

This course focuses upon the role of the Practical Nurse in caring for clients and families experiencing childbirth, newborn, and pediatric child care needs. The primary emphasis is on basic human needs during pregnancy, labor and delivery, postpartum period, and the pediatric client. Erikson’s psychosocial theory of development is applied in the assessment of clients from infancy through adolescence. The responses of the child-bearing client, children, and their family to illness and hospitalization are discussed. Students are expected to apply theoretical knowledge and proficient clinical skills in interactions with child-bearing, newborn, and pediatric clients. Interpersonal communication skills, legal and ethical considerations, cultural beliefs and practices, and a family-centered approach are integrated throughout. Clinical experiences will focus on nurse-client communication in in-patient and ambulatory settings. The nursing process will be used to guide students in all application of the learning environment.