NURE 216 - Women’s Health and Maternal/Newborn Nursing Concepts

Continuing with the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) framework of Patient Centered Care, Teamwork and Collaboration, Evidence-Based Practice, Quality Improvement, Safety, and Information Management, this course continues to deliver the knowledge, skills and attitude required for specific areas of nursing practice in order to deliver safe and appropriate care to female, obstetrical and neonatal patients in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice. Within the structure of the Nursing Process and clinical judgment, the principles of health and illness are integrated with knowledge of anatomy and physiology, pharmacology and leadership and management. Building upon the concepts from NURE 213, 214 and 215, students explore the concepts of women’s health, reproduction, and Ante / Intra / Postpartum and neonatal care. Students participate in clinical experiences in the Learning/Simulation Center and in obstetrical settings for the application of associated nursing principles for the application of associated nursing principles.
Prerequisite(s): NURE 213, NURE 214, NURE 215
3.2 lecture and 9.6 clinical hours per week (7-week term)
3 credit hours