PN 154 — Obstetric and N ewborn Nursing
This course provides an integrative, family-centered approach to the care of childbearing women and newborns. The course focuses on the utilization of the nursing process and critical thinking in the care of childbearing women, newborn and family. The course begins with obstetric care in pregnancy, labor and delivery and post birth and continues through the nursing care of a newborn through first year of life. Emphasis is placed on uncomplicated pregnancies and the normal newborn. The course includes lecture, laboratory and clinical care experiences. Clinical care experiences may occur in a hospital setting, healthcare office or simulated environment. Course delivered in 8-week module (6 hours of lecture and 2 hours of lab per week)
Prerequisites: PN 100, PN 101, PN 140, PN 142, PN 120