Labor and Birth

5 Units

In this course, students will learn to assess and manage common intrapartum and immediate postpartum issues encountered by a diverse population in inpatient settings. Facilitating the process of physiologic labor and birth and providing physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual, and social support will be emphasized. Cultural safety will be integrated throughout the clinical experience. Supervised clinical experience will include anticipating and identifying complications, including emergency situations, and participating in consultations, referrals, and collaborative management. Prereq: NURS 559 .