LPN 1501 — Nursing Care of Women, Infants & Children
Holistic approach to women’s healthcare and its relationship to the childbearing female. Female anatomy and physiology, male reproductive system, fetal growth and development, normal changes of pregnancy, labor and delivery, postpartum, care of the newborn with emphasis on preventing complications. Impact of childbirth and newborn on family unit and current trends in women’s health. Family-centered approach to meeting needs of pediatric clients. Application of the nursing process and role of the nurse in the care of the infant/child/adolescent with common diseases, illnesses, and conditions. 60 total semester classroom theory hours; 30 total semester lab hours; 15 total semester clinical hours.145 total lab and clinical hours.
Prerequisites: PSY 1111, LPN 1101, LPN 1301, LPN 1201