VNRS 182 — Obstetrical-Gynecological Nursing 4 Units (AA/AS) 36 lecture hours, 112 lab hours Equivalent to: NRS 182
This course teaches nursing students the theory needed to perform skills and procedures for the obstetrical/gynecological patient and newborn in a clinical setting. By emphasizing the nursing process and rationale, the format with each disease or disorder of the obstetrical/gynecological patient includes assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation and documentation. Basic nursing skills are reinforced. Advanced skills include those related to prenatal, labor, delivery, post-natal care and gynecological diseases and disorders, as well as administration of medications.