NURS 128 - Perinatal Nursing Summer

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

6 hours lecture, 18 hours lab/clinical per week for 4 weeks Prerequisite(s): A grade of "C" or higher in NURS 101; a grade of "C" or higher in NURS 120; a grade of "C" or higher in NURS 122; a grade of "C" or higher in FAMComment: NURS 128 is offered in the summer only. NURS 128 may not be audited; NURS 128 may not be taken credit/no credit. Students must pass all math, theory, and clinical components in order to pass the course.5 NURS 128 focuses on the nursing theory and skills necessary for the care of mothers and newborns from varied cultural backgrounds, during and after birth. Knowledge is applied in client care situations in obstetrical settings. Upon successful completion of NURS 128, the student should be able to: Apply knowledge and skills previously acquired from FAMR 230 and NURS 122 to the care of the new mother and newborn. Describe the scope and aims of maternity nursing. Perform safe, culturally appropriate nursing care for the woman during the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods. Perform safe nursing care for the newborn.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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