LPNU 122 - Maternal-Child Nursing

Institution:

New River Community and Technical College

Subject:

License Practical Nursing

Description:

This course utilizes principles of family-centered nursing and nursing process to focus on nursing care of the young family. Course content includes maternal health and fetal development from conception through the postpartum period. Normal physiological and psychosocial changes associated with pregnancy and their relationship to patient and family needs for nursing care and education are emphasized. Using Erickson's and Piget's theories of growth and development, normal growth and development from birth through adolescence is combined with the study of common pediatric health alterations and associated nursing care needs of these age groups. The role of the practical nurse in obstetrical and pediatric nursing is delineated in various healthcare settings. Selected nursing procedures and skills associated with care of obstetrical and pediatric patients during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and immediate postpartum period are introduced.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.newriver.edu

Phone Number:

(304) 929-6736

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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