Nursing Care and Health Promotion for Childbearing Clients and Their Families

3.5 credits

The Nursing Care and Health Promotion for Childbearing Clients and Their Families course focuses on the role of obstetrical nurse caring for the childbearing client and neonate. The key health promotion and prevention concepts of ante, intra, and postpartum care, risk reduction and disease prevention, and strategies to achieve optimal health are taught throughout the course. In addition, the course introduces concepts specific to neonatal care and development. Through didactic, simulation, and clinical experiences, students will use clinical judgment and reasoning to care for diverse clients while collaborating with the healthcare team.