Practical Nursing III: Maternal/Newborn/Pediatric Nursing

This course focuses on the specialties of maternal-newborn and pediatric nursing. Topics include growth, development, and physiologic needs of the client throughout pregnancy, labor, delivery, and during the post-partum period; and health problems common to children from infancy through adolescence. Students also study health maintenance, accident prevention, the emotional impact of hospitalization; and roles, responsibilities and typical job functions of the practical nurse. Students participate in selected clinical experiences within affiliating acute and community agencies.