PN Maternal Child Health/Psychosocial Nursing

This course introduces the student to maternal child health and psychosocial nursing. The student will explore principles of family centered care, health promotion, illness prevention, theoretical perspectives of human development, the nature of health and communication across the life span in a psychosocial context. The student also explores the roles and responsibilities of the practical nurse in the care of clients during the perinatal period and the continuum from infancy through adolescence. Planning care for the infant, child and pregnant woman based on anatomical, physiological, and psychosocial differences are emphasized. The influences of ethnicity and culture on childbearing and childrearing are examined. Nursing needs of clients experiencing stress, anxiety, loss, grief, and death are discussed. Classroom content on metal illness and substance abuse will be expanded in clinical experiences. The student will integrate the nursing process, principles of therapeutic communication, safety, and growth and development and family roles into the care of clients in health care settings. Clinical experiences will be provided to enable the stud

Fall, Spring

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