Common Course Outline
Course discipline/number/title
NURS 2207: Maternal Newborn Nursing
Catalog Description
| Credits | 3 |
|---|---|
| Hours/Week | 7 (7 lab) |
| Prerequisites (Course discipline/number) | NURS 1118 |
| Other requirements | Satisfactory completion of Semester II requirements in the ADN program sequence. |
| MnTC Goals (if any) | NA |
Course Description
This course is designed to assist students in developing a comprehensive knowledge of the nursing care related to reproductive health in childbearing families. The course reflects the concept that childbearing is a normal event which affects each family and its individual members in a unique way. Concepts such as health promotion, caring and prioritization are emphasized.
Date Last Revised (Month, year)
April, 2021
Outline of Major Content Areas
- The nursing care of childbearing families
- Focus areas include:
- The postpartum family
- The newborn-normal and at risk
- Reproduction in the family/adolescence
- Labor and delivery-normal and at risk
- Pregnancy-normal and at risk
Learning Outcomes (General)
The student will be able to:
- Identify and describe common physical, physiological and emotional responses to reproduction and childbearing.
- Identify and discuss cultural/spiritual needs of the family related to reproduction and childbearing.
- Compare and contrast normal childbearing theory to high-risk childbearing theory.
- Collaborate with the patient, family and health care team to meet the physical and psychosocial/spiritual needs of the childbearing family.
- Implement teaching plans appropriate for the learning needs of the family.
- Apply the nursing process to the childbearing family.
- Manage care of the postpartum and newborn patient.
Learning Outcomes (MnTC)
NA
Methods for Evaluation of Student Learning
Methods may include but are not limited to:
- Exams (written)
- Clinical performance
- Dosage calculation quiz
- Written clinical assignments
- Presentations/group projects
- Simulation
RCTC Core Outcome(s)
This course contributes to meeting the following RCTC Core Outcome(s):
- Communication
- Students will communicate appropriately for their respective audiences.
- Critical Thinking
- Students will think systematically and explore information thoroughly before accepting or formulating a position or conclusion.
- Personal and Professional Accountability
- Students will take responsibility as active learners for achieving their educational and personal goals.
Special Information (if any)
Refer to Associate Degree Nursing Program Handbook