Maternity and Child Nursing

Catalog description

This nursing course is focused on the theory and practice of women’s health, newborn nursing, and pediatric nursing with emphasis on the nursing process, patient needs, the physical and cognitive growth and development of patients through evidence-based competent care. In this specialty area, students are assisted to further their knowledge and expertise in the development of the core competencies of patient-centered care; evidence-based practice; leadership & professionalism; communication, collaboration & teamwork; and safety & quality improvement in diverse healthcare settings. Nutrition, diagnostic studies, pharmacology, dosage calculations, medication administration, and cultural awareness are integrated throughout this course. The patient’s position on the wellness-illness continuum is recognized as the student focuses on the patient’s response to illness. Clinical judgment, communication skills, delegation, and enhancing technology skills are emphasized. This course is six theory hours and nine clinical hours per week for the semester.