NURE 270 - Nursing Care of Women and the Childbearing Family

This course builds upon the foundation of NURE 250 and LPN education. It explores the role of the professional registered nurse as a member of a multi disciplinary team in caring for women and the childbearing family. Emphasis is placed on health education and community resources in relation to women’s health and the childbearing cycle. Deviations from the normal physiologic and psychosocial development are explored. The student will continue to utilize and modify the nursing process and teaching/learning strategies while refining critical thinking and clinical skills. Clinical experiences are provided in a variety of structured, multi cultural health care settings. Other learning experiences will occur in the classroom, with assigned activities in the Learning/Simulation Center and the computer lab.
Prerequisites: NURE 250; NREL 250, GPA. 2.5.
Co-requisite: NREL 270.
7-week course. 3 hours theory, 9 hours clinical per week.
3 credit hours.