Maternal/Newborn Nursing

Catalog description

This course is a theory and clinical course that focuses on the provision of nursing care to normal and at-risk childbearing families. Normal pregnancy, labor, deliver, and care of the newborn are studied and physiological and psychological complications are presented. The course content is presented within a context of Christian values and ethics. The clinical component of the course provides the student with learning experiences related to nursing care of normal and at risk maternal/newborn clients and their families. Prerequisite: Admission to the Nursing Division. Co-Requisite NUR-221 or NUR-232.