NURS 3550.5 - sem.hrs. NURSING CARE OF PARENTS/NEWBORNS

Institution:

Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi

Subject:

Nursing

Description:

A study of the theoretical and empirical basis for nursing care of childbearing families using both nursing and developmental theories. Biopsychosocial factors such as legal/ethical and cultural considerations related to pregnancy, birth and newborn periods are included. A historical overview of obstetrical advances and parentchild nursing will be presented. Practice in providing nursing care to families during each phase of the childbearing cycle will occur in selected local hospitals and clinics. The nursing process is used with emphasis on the theoretical and empirical basis of practice. Experience in patient/family teaching such as childbirth classes is included. Prerequisites: NURS 3318, 3342, 3345, and 3514.

Credits:

3.00 - 6.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.tamucc.edu

Phone Number:

(361) 825-5700

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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