NADN 165 - Maternal Newborn Nursing

3 Credit: (2 lecture, 0 lab, 3 clinical) 5 Contact Hours: [Department Permission]

This course covers the diverse concepts of reproductive, maternal health and newborn care. The focus will be on utilizing the nursing process to include collaboration and patient centered care to the childbearing family. Clinical experiences will be utilized to promote the development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to provide care within actual or simulated clinical settings.
OFFERED: fall and spring semesters

Course Goals/ Objectives/ Competencies:
Goal 1: Implement nursing skills to promote safety in caring for the maternal or newborn patient in a variety of settings.

Goal 2: Utilize informatics and technology to provide safe patient care for the maternal or newborn patient.

Goal 3: Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills when interacting with mothers, newborns, and the interprofessional team.

Goal 4: Use the nursing process to develop and implement a plan of care for the maternal or newborn patient that incorporates patient centered care and health promotion.

Goal 5: Demonstrate accountability and responsibility for own professional behaviors when interacting with patients and families.