Maternity Nursing (NUR 1350)

Term: 2025 Spring Semester

Faculty

Division Chair MAC Allied Health and SciencesShow MyInfo popup for Division Chair MAC Allied Health and Sciences

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Krystal Renee RomaineShow MyInfo popup for Krystal Renee Romaine

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Jessica M HigginbothamShow MyInfo popup for Jessica M Higginbotham

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Jacquelyn Denise SzalmasagiShow MyInfo popup for Jacquelyn Denise Szalmasagi

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Advisor MAC Allied Health DeptShow MyInfo popup for Advisor MAC Allied Health Dept

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Jessica Dawn ChamberlainShow MyInfo popup for Jessica Dawn Chamberlain

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Description

Prerequisite: Successful completion of all program in Practical Nursing first trimester courses and sequential Practical Nursing program courses with a minimum grade of C.
Through theory and clinical experience, this course is designed to provide information on the physiologic and psychologic changes and adaptation of the mother and family to pregnancy. Emphasis is also placed on high-risk categories, complications during labor and delivery, medical treatments, nursing interventions including client education, emotional and physical support, the normal newborn, and deviations from normal. Emphasis is placed on high-risk pregnancy categories, complications during labor and delivery, medical treatments, evidence-based nursing interventions, the normal newborn, and deviations from normal newborn. Cultural and religious diversity are included in terms of planning/providing physical, emotional, cultural and spiritual support and patient/family education. Legal and ethical decision-making i