VNSG 2161 - Maternal/Newborn Clinical

1 Credits (3 hrs. ext.) A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. This course involves direct patient interaction for mastery of nursing skills and competencies performed in a variety of health care settings with a focus on maternal/newborn care. Requires LSC liability insurance. Prerequisite: College Level Readiness in Reading AND Writing; VNSG 1163, VNSG 1331, VNSG 1262, and VNSG 1409; Corequisite: VNSG 1330
Course Outcomes
1 - Apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry.
2 - Demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, communicating in the applicable language of the occupation and the business or industry.
3 - Identify common complications of the mother and newborn during prenatal, antenatal, and postnatal periods.
4 - Demonstrate nursing interventions to meet identified health care needs of mother and normal newborn utilizing the nursing process.