Nursing Concepts of the Childbearing Family

This course focuses on the nursing care of the childbearing family. The normal and complicated pregnancy and the care of the mother and neonate are studied. Women's health and growth and development of the well child and family are discussed. Administering injections for the pediatric population is covered. Therapeutic communication, professional behaviors and culturally competent care are reviewed. Clinical experiences are designed to use nursing concepts of the childbearing family and develop nursing care plans that promote optimum health and well-being for this population. Clinical experiences are provided in a variety of settings.

Note: Clinical may be scheduled early mornings, afternoons or evenings and is dependent on clinical site. Clinical sites and times will be given at the first class meeting. Prereq, Program admission; C or better in NUR120 and NUR150 Coreq, Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (CPR) or equivalent and documentation of current immunizations