NURS 140 Maternity and Pediatric Nursing

This course will cover concepts of antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and newborn nursing with only an assisting role in the care of clients during labor and delivery and those with complications. It will also address the principles necessary for the student to care for clients throughout the age continuum.  Special emphasis will be on the developmental stages of the pediatric client and how this impacts care. Common diseases and disorders related to each developmental stage are explored.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Successful completion of NURS 131, NURS 134, and NURS 137.