PNSG 2132 Obstetric Nursing Practicum

Focuses on clinical patient care aspects health management and maintenance and the prevention of illness, care of the individual as a whole, and deviations from the normal state of health. The definition of client care includes using the nursing process, performing assessments, using critical thinking, and providing client education. Topics include: health management and maintenance and prevention of illness; care of the individual as a whole; and deviations from the normal state of health in the reproductive system, pathological and nonpathological concerns in obstetric clients, and the newborn; client care, treatment, pharmacology, medication administration, and diet therapy related to the reproductive system, obstetric clients, and the newborn; and standard precautions.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

ALL REQUIRED: PNSG 1020 - Pharmacology for Clinical Calculations, PNSG 1030 - Clinical Nutrition, PNSG 1100 - Nursing Fundamentals

Corequisite

PNSG 2130 - Obstetric Nursing

Lab Contact Hours

90

Lecture Contact Hours

0

Total Contact Hours

90