NURS 1258 — Maternal-Child Nursing I 3 Credit Hours
This course builds upon the fundamental concepts, processes and out - comes utilizing the nursing process as the foundation for the delivery of client care addressing physiological, psychosocial, spiritual and cultural needs or the healthy maternal, neonatal, and pediatric client. Holistic nursing care of the child and family experiencing health alterations is also introduced. Emphasis is placed on the role of the practical nurse and the core concepts of caring, communication, critical thinking, professionalism, and competence are integrated throughout the course. Clinical experi - ences provide the student an opportunity to apply theoretical concepts and implement safe patient care to the healthy maternal, neonatal, and pediatric client in a variety of settings. Prerequisite: NURS 1206 Fundamentals of Nursing AND NURS 1207 Mental Health I AND NURS 1228 Pharmacology for Nurses AND NURS 1255 Medical Surgical Nursing I Admission to Nursing Program Course Descriptions TRANSFER KANSAS/SEAMLESS SYSTEMWIDE TRANSFER - Courses approved for system- wide transfer (transfer to any public post-secondary institution in Kansas) are noted on the Kansas Board of Regents website at kansasregents.org/transfer_articulation.