Description
This course focuses on the nursing care
of the woman and her family during the maternity
cycle and the care of the newborn. Emphasis
is placed on the normal physiological and
psychological changes
of pregnancy. As a beginning critic of research,
the student also examines
conditions and issues relevant to women's
health. The roles of caregiver, teacher, advocate,
and beginning leader are
utilized in applying theory to clinical
practice in a variety of settings. Prerequisites:
NR 216, 217, 218, 219, 220; concurrent enrollment
in junior clinical course(s) as advised;
completion of all preceding requirements.