NRSG 44002 MATERNAL/NEWBORN NURSING WITH LAB AND CLINICAL (4)

This course provides a holistic approach to the biological, psychological, and sociological concepts of nursing care involving reproductive, maternal, and newborn health. Female reproductive anatomy and physiology are reviewed, with emphasis on the physiologic and pathophysiologic processes associated with pregnancy, labor, and delivery. Effective strategies utilizing critical thinking and clinical judgment in the application of risk assessment and interventions of professional nursing practice for childbearing women, their newborns, and their families will be explored. Legal and ethical issues and culturally sensitive care pertaining to the childbearing family will be evaluated. This course will provide opportunities for varied clinical experiential learning in women’s healthcare settings. Simulated laboratory experiences emphasize newborn and perinatal nursing care.

Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Pre-licensure BSN Program, NRSG 30001 Introduction to Professional Nursing, NRSG 32007 Health Assessment in Nursing Practice, and NRSG 44000 Adult Health II w/Lab & Clinical