LPN 107 Maternal and Child Nursing

Provides an integrative, family-centered approach to maternity and pediatric nursing, highlighting the ways in which infants and children differ from adults. Emphasis is placed on normal and abnormal pregnancies, family dynamics, care of the newborn, growth and development and common pediatric disorders. The impact of psychosocial and cultural values and practices of the childbearing family unit are also explored. The nursing process is used in identifying and meeting the needs of the childbearing family to facilitate optimal functioning. Nutrition, pharmacology, and communication concepts are integrated throughout this course. Pre-Requisites: LPN 100, LPN 101, LPN 102, LPN 103, MA 103. Co-Requisites: LPN 105, LPN 106, LPN 108.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

LPN100 LPN101 LPN102 LPN103

Distribution

Health Services

Offered

Spring Semester