RNSG 2101 - Concepts of Maternal Nursing

Prerequisite: Program admission, RNSG 1101, 1102, 1103, 1105;
Corequisite: RNSG 2102
This course prepares the nursing student in providing planned, compassionate, evidenced-based nursing care for the childbearing woman. Concepts related to childbearing will be introduced which include family planning issues, normal pregnancy and birth, complications of pregnancy and birth, and care of the newborn. Emphasis is placed on health promotion, restoration, and maintenance of the client and family from conception through postpartum. Knowledge and skill necessary to care for these populations will be addressed by utilizing the nursing process, using critical thinking for management of care, and providing client and family education. Pharmacologic principles are incorporated as they relate to the obstetrical patients. Students will provide care incorporating essential nursing science, biophysical, psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural principles. Supervised clinical simulations and inpatient/outpatient hospital experiences will provide the student opportunities to meet course competency outcomes. Contact hours: Class - 2, Lab - 6. Credit hours: 4 (F)