NUR 1050 - Maternal-Child Nursing

Credit(s): 6
Lecture Hour(s): 3.30
Vocational Lab Hour(s): 2.10
Clinic Hour(s): 6
Prerequisite(s): Admission to Nursing program and completion of preceding required program course work or permission of the program director.
Corequisite(s): NUR 1006 or permission of the program director.
Formerly NUR 150 Provides the theory of maternal-child nursing, as well as application of mental health concepts, communication, collaboration, caring, and critical thinking/clinical judgment necessary for safe, family-centered nursing care to childbearing families and children that is developmentally and culturally appropriate. This course incorporates evidence-based practice, standards of practice, quality improvement, and legal and ethical responsibilities. The application of knowledge and skills occurs in the nursing skills laboratory and in a variety of maternal-child and pediatric clinical settings.