ADN 403 - Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family

Prerequisites:
BIO 151, BIO 168, BIO 173, BIO 186, EDU 160 or PSY 121, ENG 105, PSY 111, SOC 110
NURSING CREDIT TYPE
3.5 credit(s)

This course focuses on the foundational principles of maternal-newborn nursing, emphasizing the care of childbearing families throughout the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods. Students will gain knowledge of normal physiological changes, as well as assessment and intervention strategies for managing common health concerns and high-risk complications affecting mothers and newborns. Through classroom lectures, case studies, and clinical observation, students will develop essential skills and clinical judgment to support maternal and newborn health and enhance outcomes.

Course Learning Outcomes

Explain normal physiological changes during pregnancy, labor, delivery, and the postpartum period, identifying common health concerns and high-risk conditions affecting mothers and newborns.
Conduct maternal and newborn assessments, distinguishing between normal findings and potential complications to ensure safe and effective care.
Utilize the nursing process to plan and deliver evidence-based, family-centered care, demonstrating clinical judgment in managing maternal-newborn health issues.
Develop skills in educating and supporting clients and families on essential maternal-newborn health topics, emphasizing culturally sensitive, ethical, and client-centered approaches.