|
|
|
Apr 25, 2024
|
|
PNP 1425 - Nursing of Mothers and Children 5 Credits
This course includes modern aspects of maternity nursing with an emphasis on normal obstetrics from the prenatal to the postnatal period and the growth and development of the newborn from conception to adolescence including anatomy and physiology, communication skills, prenatal care, labor and delivery, post-partum, care of the well newborn, women’s health, and family planning. Normal growth and development, as well as, deviations from normal, are explored in the course. Opportunities in maternal child nursing will be provided in a variety of settings (e.g., simulation laboratory, acute and sub-acute care settings) with an emphasis on safe and competent care, including the administration of medications and the performance of nursing procedures. Research is required before the clinical experience.
Prerequisite: PNP 1214 Fundamentals of Nursing , PNP 1342 Pharmacology , and PNP 1232 Mental Health Nursing
Corequisite: PNP 1473 Medical Surgical Nursing
Course Level Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Provide safe, quality patient-centered care to patients in the maternal/newborn/pediatric setting. (PLO1, 2, 3)
2. Implement therapeutic communication strategies with peers, patients, families, faculty, and other members of the healthcare team in the culturally diverse maternal/child/pediatric setting.(PLO1, 4)
3. Identify cultural differences that could affect the care of the maternal/newborn/pediatric patient and/or identify therapeutic communication techniques that are appropriate. (PLO 4, 8)
4. Discuss abnormal signs and symptoms in the maternal/newborn/pediatric patient.(PLO 2, 3, 4, 5)
5. Compare the needs of the healthy, normal child to those of the ill or developmentally delayed child. (PLO2, 3).
6. Identify principles of growth and development in planning safe care for the infant, toddler, preschooler, school age, and adolescent child. (PLO 2, 3)
7. Apply the reporting responsibilities of the Licensed Practical Nurse in relation to child abuse or maltreatment. (PLO 2, 4, 6, 7)
8. Demonstrate leadership skills by delegating nursing care when appropriate.(PLO 1, 2, 6)
9. Discuss common pediatric conditions, treatment, and outcome of the condition. (PLO 2, 3)
10. Recognize the role and scope of the practical nurse and the need for adequate supervision in this highly specialized field of nursing care. (PLO 2, 3, 6)
11. Meets all clinical learning objectives.
12. Meets simulation learning objectives.
Add to Portfolio (opens a new window)
|
|
|