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BSN 431

Maternal and Child Health
Name: Maternal and Child Health
Course Number: BSN 431
Credit(s): 3

Course Description

This course focuses on applying the nursing process to address the health needs of child-bearing families and children ranging from infancy through adolescence, who face actual or potential health problems. Maternal and Child Health Nursing also examines the nurse’s role as a care provider and how this role is integrated into maternal and child nursing. Key topics include communication, critical thinking, pharmacology, and client education.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Skillfully apply the nursing process to pediatric and maternity clients, using caring behaviors to promote, maintain, and restore health in these populations.
  • Exhibit proficiency in safety measures, evidence-based practices, and environmental control in caring for pediatric, newborn, and maternity clients.
  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of normal growth and development stages from infancy through adolescence.
  • Acquire and demonstrate knowledge and skills in the safe and effective administration of pharmacologic agents to pediatric and maternity clients.

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