Care of the Newborn

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Pre -requisites: ENOP 6005, ENOP 6007, ENOP 6008, ENOP 6035. This course emphasizes the theoretical, conceptual, and practical basics fundamental to assessment and management of the normal newborn. Through class discussions and clinical experiences, special attention is given to risk factors affecting growth and development (physical, social, and emotional). Complications of the intra-uterine and neonatal periods are stressed. Emphasis is on the role of the nurse -midwife in the prevention of birth disorders, education, recognition of complications, deviations, and ma nagement of the most common disorders of the neonate. ENOP 6030 - Planning and Organization of Maternal and Infant Nurse Midwifery Services. One (1) credit. Pre-requisites: ENOP 6006, ENOP 6026, ENOP 6027, ENOP 6028, ENOP 6029, ENOP 6036. Co -requisite: ENOP 6037. This course presents the basic principles of health planning for the development and organization of maternal, infant and nurse midwifery services; this course will provide the basic concepts of problem solving, staffing, coordination, evaluation, and budgeting.