RN 227 — NURSING CARE OF THE CHILD AND FAMILY
Course focuses on the special health care needs of the child- bearing family and the pediatric client. Students will have the opportunity to integrate prior learning about obstetrics and pediatric care with an increased knowledge of family dynamics and cultural influences. Course content includes antepartal, intrapartal, and postpartal care, complications of pregnancy, newborn care, human growth and development, pediatric care, and selected pediatric alterations. Nutrition, pharmacology, use of technology, communication, critical thinking, and application of the nursing process are integrated throughout this course. 4 credits