NURS 3029 - Maternal Child Health Nursing

6 cr.

This course presents theoretical and clinical concepts relative to the health and illness needs of families during pregnancy, childbirth, and childhood in a variety of settings. The impact of culture on the family unit, knowledge of human growth and development, safe patient-centered care, and the utilization of the nursing process are used to make evidenced-based clinical decisions and improve quality of health care. Holistic and individualized interventions incorporating informatics are utilized and evaluated to deliver optimal health care. Clinical experiences are selected to emphasize professionalism, clinical judgment, teamwork and collaboration, and clinical management skills.

Prerequisite(s): NURS 3010, NURS 3011, and NURS 3009 or NURS 3012, NURS 3013, and NURS 3014.

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