NURS 256 - Nursing Care of the Maternal Client

4 CR

Formerly NURS 233X.
This course provides students an understanding of normal and abnormal developmental and physiological cues of obstetric clients, neonates and their families.

Students apply concepts of standardized communication tools to advocate for culturally appropriate patient-centered care. Students gain confidence in articulating nursing priorities, developing clinical reasoning and clinical judgment while continuing reflective practice.

Prerequisite(s): NURS 124 with a grade of C or better and satisfactory completion of NURS 125

Course Outcomes

Differentiate normal developmental and physiological cues from abnormal development and pathophysiologic variations in obstetric clients, neonates and their families.
Apply culturally appropriate and evidence-based practice in planning care to obstetric clients, neonate, and their families.

Find out when this course is offered