NRS 245
Reproductive Health
Sauk Valley Community College · UGRD · Fall 2026
Catalog description
This course introduces and examines past, present and future trends involving male and female reproductive health (from puberty through menopause). Nursing discussions will emphasize and expand student knowledge regarding pregnancy, labor and delivery, postpartum and newborn (antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum and newborn care) for normal and complicated care situations. Lifestyle choices and the effects on an individual's health will be discussed as well as family dynamics, abuse, and reproductive illnesses (diseases/issues). The clinical component will help reinforce knowledge and skills needed in maternal and infant areas concerning assessments, planning, decision making abilities, and critical thinking. Prerequisite: NRS 142 or NRS 152, and NRS 143, NRS 144, and BIO 110 with a "C" or better. Semester Hour(s): 3.5 hour(s) Lecture / Lab Hours: 2 lec/3 lab
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
A
4 openLast recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 2:48 PM- Days & times
- M 13:35-17:05
- Meeting dates
- Aug 17 – Oct 9
- Location
- 2E08
- Instructor
- KA. Gaffey
Section notes
Class dates: August 17, 2026 - October 9, 2026; Instructional method: In person
B
4 openLast recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 2:48 PM- Days & times
- M 13:35-17:05
- Meeting dates
- Oct 12 – Dec 11
- Location
- 2E08
- Instructor
- KA. Gaffey
Section notes
Class dates: October 12, 2026 - December 11, 2026; Instructional method: In person
LB
FullLast recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 2:48 PM- Days & times
- T 12:30-13:45
- Meeting dates
- Aug 17 – Oct 9
- Location
- 2E08
- Instructor
- KA. Gaffey
Section notes
Class dates: August 17, 2026 - October 9, 2026; Instructional method: In person
LB3
FullLast recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 2:48 PM- Days & times
- T 12:30-13:45
- Meeting dates
- Oct 12 – Dec 11
- Location
- 2E08
- Instructor
- KA. Gaffey
Section notes
Class dates: October 12, 2026 - December 11, 2026; Instructional method: In person
LB2
FullLast recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 2:48 PM- Days & times
- Th 12:45-14:00
- Meeting dates
- Aug 17 – Oct 9
- Location
- 2E08
- Instructor
- KA. Gaffey
Section notes
Class dates: August 17, 2026 - October 9, 2026; Instructional method: In person
LB4
FullLast recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 2:48 PM- Days & times
- Th 12:45-14:00
- Meeting dates
- Oct 12 – Dec 11
- Location
- 2E08
- Instructor
- KA. Gaffey
Section notes
Class dates: October 12, 2026 - December 11, 2026; Instructional method: In person
CL
FullLast recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 2:48 PM- Days & times
- T 06:45-10:45
- Meeting dates
- Aug 17 – Oct 9
- Location
- CGH
- Instructor
- KA. Gaffey
Section notes
Class dates: August 17, 2026 - October 9, 2026; Instructional method: In person
CL4
1 openLast recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 2:48 PM- Days & times
- T 06:45-10:45
- Meeting dates
- Oct 12 – Dec 11
- Location
- CGH
- Instructor
- KA. Gaffey
Section notes
Class dates: October 12, 2026 - December 11, 2026; Instructional method: In person
CL2
FullLast recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 2:48 PM- Days & times
- Th 06:45-10:45
- Meeting dates
- Aug 17 – Oct 9
- Location
- CGH
- Instructor
- KA. Gaffey
Section notes
Class dates: August 17, 2026 - October 9, 2026; Instructional method: In person
CL3
FullLast recorded: Aug 15, 2026, 2:48 PM- Days & times
- Th 06:45-10:45
- Meeting dates
- Oct 12 – Dec 11
- Location
- CGH
- Instructor
- KA. Gaffey
Section notes
Class dates: October 12, 2026 - December 11, 2026; Instructional method: In person