Academic Courses
Course Descriptions
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 248 | Maternal-Child Nursing 2 | (2.5-7.5) 5 Cr. Hrs. |
Course Description
This course emphasizes application of the nursing process and critical thinking skills in caring for the childbearing family and pediatric clients. Theoretical content will focus on complex obstetrical and pediatric health disorders. Clinical practice will include maternity and pediatric experiences in acute and community settings.
Prerequisites
(A requirement that must be completed before taking this course.)
Course Competencies
Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to:
- Apply the nursing process to clients with complications of pregnancy.
- Apply the nursing process to clients with complications during labor and delivery.
- Apply the nursing process to the high-risk newborn.
- Apply the nursing process to clients with complications during the post partum period.
- Apply the nursing process to clients with reproductive disorders.
- Apply the nursing process to clients with sexually transmitted infections.
- Apply the nursing process to pediatric clients with altered stages of growth and development.
- Apply the nursing process to pediatric patients and their families with complex health problems.
- Apply the nursing process to infant and toddler pediatric clients with complex health problems.
- Apply the nursing process to preschool and school-age pediatric clients with complex health problems.
- Apply the nursing process to adolescent pediatric clients with complex health problems.
- Demonstrate designated clinical competencies.
Note: This course may not be offered every semester.
Please check the NURS section of the current course schedule for availability.