Maternal/Newborn Nursing

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In this course, the student will develop the skills necessary to provide safe, quality driven patient- centered care for the childbearing family. A major focus of this course will be the healthy and at-risk mother and baby within the context of pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum/neonatal periods. Evidence-based research, theories and practice are emphasized in the theoretical and clinical components of this course. Concepts related to perinatal physiology, genetics, psychological and developmental theories, nursing theories and cultural awareness are explored. Operationalizing concepts within this course will enable students to provide anticipatory guidance and empowerment of parenting. Leadership skills are demonstrated in the clinical aspect of this course through participation in cooperative behaviors with care team providers for the purpose of meeting the needs of the childbearing family. This course addresses relevant criteria of the AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate Education (see http://www.aacnnursing.org/Education-Resources/AAC N-Essentials) and Elms College School of Nursing Curriculum Competencies.