PNP 240 — Practical Nursing III: Maternal/Newborn/Pediatric/Entry into Practice
This course focuses on the specialties of maternal-newborn and pediatric nursing. Topics include growth, development, and physiologic needs of the client throughout pregnancy, labor, delivery, and during the post-partum period; and health problems common to children from infancy through adolescence. Students also study health maintenance, accident prevention, the emotional impact of hospitalization; and roles, responsibilities and typical job functions of the practical nurse. Students participate in selected clinical experiences within affiliating acute and community agencies.
Prerequisites: PNP 235
Part of
- Dental Hygiene
- EMT Paramedic Certificate
- General Studies - Pre-Pharmacy Option
- Healthcare
- Healthcare - Medical Office Management Option
- Healthcare - Medical Sales/Marketing Option
- Healthcare - Pre-Dental Hygiene Option
- Healthcare - Public Health Option
- Liberal Arts - Psychology Option
- Medical Assisting Certificate
- Nurse Education
- Nurse Education - Advanced Placement LPN
- Nurse Education - Advanced Placement Paramedic
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Paramedic Technology
- Practical Nursing Certificate
- Practical Nursing Certificate - Evening
- Radiologic Technology