NUR 157 KSPN Maternal Child Nursing

Prerequisite: Successful completion Semester I of the Practical Nursing Program

2 Credit Hours (Lecture)

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Department:

Practical Nursing

Course Description:

This course focuses on pre- and post-natal maternal nursing care, as well as the care of children

from infancy to adolescence. The course will emphasize normal reproduction and frequently

occurring biological, cultural, spiritual, and psychosocial needs of the child-bearing and child-

rearing family.

Course Competencies:

Upon completion of the course, the student should be able to:

1. Apply the standards of nursing care to maternal client with reproductive needs. 2. Apply the standards of nursing care to healthy pregnant women. 3. Apply the standards of nursing care to women during uncomplicated labor and delivery. 4. Apply the standards of nursing care to postpartum clients. 5. Apply the standards of nursing care to the healthy newborn. 6. Apply standards of nursing care for the developing well child. 7. Apply the standards of nursing care for the child in a healthcare setting. 8. Apply the standards of nursing care for the child with common alterations in health.

Course Content:

1. Overview of Maternity and Pediatric Nursing 2. Maternal-Newborn Nursing and Women’s Health 3. Growing Child and Family 4. Adapting Care to the Pediatric Patient 5. The Child Needing Nursing Care

a. Sensory or Neurological b. Musculoskeletal c. Respiratory d. Cardiovascular e. Blood Disorders f. Gastrointestinal g. Skin h. Metabolic i. Communicable j. Emotional/Behavioral

NUR 157 KSPN Maternal Child Nursing

Prerequisite: Successful completion Semester I of the Practical Nursing Program

2 Credit Hours (Lecture)

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Learning Assessments:

Course competencies will be assessed by the use of individual and group assignments, skill performance, quizzes, proctored tests, written or graphic presentations, participation, and a comprehensive final exam. Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) Comprehensive Testing is used in this course and may be used as the capstone final. Grading scale: A 94-100%, B 87-93%, C 80-86%, F 0-79%.

Instructional Materials:

Introduction to Maternity and Pediatric Nursing, Hatfield, 3rd Ed., Lippincott Williams & Wilkins ISBN: 978-1-45114-702-5 PN Maternal Newborn Edition 8.0, ATI Nursing Education PN Nursing Care of Children Edition 9.0, ATI Nursing Education

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Students should understand that it is their responsibility to self-identify their need(s) for accommodation and that they must provide current, comprehensive diagnosis of a specific disability or medical condition from a qualified professional in order to receive services. Documentation must include specific recommendations for accommodation(s). Documentation should be provided in a timely manner prior to or early in the semester so that the requested accommodation can be considered and, if warranted, arranged.

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