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. Throughout the course, key concepts in health promotion and prevention pertaining to ante, intra, and postpartum care, risk reduction and disease prevention, and strategies to achieve optimal health are taught. 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.