ADNR - 2134 Maternal Child Nursing

Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the first three (3) semesters of the traditional AD-N program or successful completion of the first semester of the Advanced Placement (AP) option of the AD-N program.
Co-requisite(s): ADNR-2124, ADNR-2134L, ADNR-2151, ADNR-2151L, ADNR-2175, and ADNR-2175L
This theory/lab/clinical course focuses on the childbearing and childrearing family. Using the nursing process; inquiry-based practice; and culturally sensitive, safe patient-centered care to meet the needs of the childbearing and childrearing family will be discussed. These concepts also will be used when planning care and patient teaching in the clinical area for these families. Theories of growth and development, cognitive development, and adaptation will be explored.

Content in the course is presented in two and a half (2.5) theory credit hours and one (1) lab/clinical credit hour. Clinical and simulated activities provide students with experience in client care.

Credits: 3.5
Lecture Classroom Hours: 37.5
Practicum/Clinical/Recitation Hours: 45