Schedule
Mon, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (1/8/2025 - 5/8/2025) Location: 0001 (Health Sci Simulation 110 - Lecture)
Mon, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (1/8/2025 - 5/8/2025) Location: 0001 (Health Sci Simulation 114 - Laboratory)
Description
This course utilizes knowledge of human growth and development and focuses on the role of the nurse to provide safe, compassionate and holistic care to women and children. Concepts discussed include reproduction, sexuality, family, culture, immunity, infection, mobility, sensory perception, oxygenation and perfusion. Emphasis is placed on antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum care of pregnant women and developmentally appropriate care of newborns and children of all ages. Upon successful completion of this course, students will demonstrate knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to make effective decisions and provide quality nursing care to women and children (2 credits theory, 1 credit clinical lab.)