Schedule
Mon, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM (9/4/2019 - 12/20/2019) Location: MAIN 4 300
Tue, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM (9/4/2019 - 12/20/2019) Location: *
Description
Prerequisites: NUR 120-Pharmacology 2 "C" or Better, NUR 200-Medical-Surgical Nursing "C" or Better, NUR 201- Bio-Behavioral Health Across the Lifespan C" or Better and SCI 204-Microbiology.
Corequisites for Practical Nursing Certificate: NUR 230-Pharmacology 3 and PNC 203-PN Capstone-Role Development.
This course focuses upon the role of the Practical Nurse in caring for clients and families experiencing childbirth, newborn, and pediatric child care needs. The primary emphasis is on basic human needs during pregnancy, labor and delivery, postpartum period, and the pediatric client. Students are expected to apply theoretical knowledge and proficient clinical skills in interactions with child-bearing, newborn, and pediatric clients. Interpersonal communication skills, legal and ethical considerations, cultural beliefs and practices, and a family-centered approach are integrated throughout.