RNSG 2208 - Maternal/Newborn Nursing and Women's Health

Institution:

Laredo Community College

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Description:

Course Description: Study of concepts related to the provision of nursing care for normal childbearing families and those at risk, as well as women's health issues; competency in knowledge, judgment, skill, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework, including a focus on normal and high-risk needs for the childbearing family during the preconception, prenatal, intrapartum, neonatal, and postpartum periods; and consideration of selected issues in women's health. Key Concepts: This course introduces the student to the concepts of care to maternal/ newborn and women's health issues. The nursing process is applied to the antepartum, intrapartum, and immediate postpartum needs of the new family unit. Focus is placed on the bio-psycho-sociocultural needs of the childbearing family during the normal and abnormal phases of pregnancy, childbirth, and the newborn period. Also, included selected issues in women's health. Decision-making, legal/ethical responsibilities, prevention measures, and client physical and emotional safety are reinforced. Pharmacological concepts specific to this content are discussed. Prerequisites: RNSG 1443, RNSG 1460, RNSG 1144, RNSG 1201, COSC 1300, PSYC 2314. *Concurrent with RNSG 2260. SOCI 1301 prior or concurrent.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.laredo.edu

Phone Number:

(956) 721-5394

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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