NUR 150 Maternal - Child Nursing
Prerequisite
Admission into professional nursing program.
49.5 lecture hours, 31.5 lab hours, 90 clinical hours
Nursing 150 provides for the acquisition of maternal/child nursing theory, as well as application of mental health concepts, communication, collaboration, caring, and critical thinking/clinical reasoning necessary for safe, family-centered nursing care to childbearing families and children that is developmentally and culturally appropriate. Incorporates evidence-based practice, standards of practice, quality improvement, and legal and ethical responsibilities of the nurse. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in the nursing skills laboratory and in a variety of maternal/child and pediatric clinical settings.
Notes
Added at MCC Spring 2007; 3/26/15 Credit change from 7 to 7-6 credits with 6 credits to be taught at MCC, 3.3 lecture (49.5 contact hours), .7 lab (31.5 contact hours), 2 clinical (90 contact hours), also title changed from 'Obstetric and Pediatric Nursing' to 'Maternal-Child Nursing', with course description changes.