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, birthing process, family dynamics, care of the newborn, growth and development and common pediatric disorders. The impact of psycho-social 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.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

LPN100 LPN101 LPN102 LPN103

Corequisite

LPN105 LPN106 LPN108

Distribution

Health Services

Offered

Spring Semester