NUR 150 - Maternal - Child Nursing

6 Credits

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.

Prerequisite(s): BIO 201, BIO 202, ENG 121, PSY 235, HPR 108, MAT 103, NUR 109, NUR 112 with a grade of “C” or better.

Corequisite(s): NUR 106, BIO 204