NUR 218 - Maternal and Child Health Nursing

(6 credits)

45 lecture hours; 135 clinical hours
Prerequisites: PRE 100 , Computer Literacy Requirement, ENG 101 , PSY 101 , SOC 101 , PSY 104 ; Minimum grade of “C” or better in BIO 202 , BIO 203 , BIO 212 , NUR 111 , NUR 120 , and NUR 122
Corequisites: NUR 222
Lab fee
NUR 218 assists students in providing holistic, family-centered care to child-rearing and child-bearing families. Human development from conception through adolescence are emphasized. Cultural patterns that influence parenting styles are examined. The role of the nurse in health promotion and maintenance, assessment, identification of appropriate strategies, and provisions of safe and competent nursing care of mothers, infants, children, and adolescents is the primary focus. Nursing care is provided in a variety of health care settings, including hospitals and community agencies. Educational methods include lecture, discussion, student presentations, interactive computer assisted interactives and case studies.