NURS 1358: Maternal and Newborn Health
Effective date
August 2022
Department
LPN Bridging to BSN
Description
The focus of this course is on maternal nursing care. The content builds on knowledge from the Practical Nursing curriculum and on the accumulated knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology. The course begins with an overview of family-centered care and family nursing theory and moves on to explore issues influencing women's health in contemporary society with an emphasis on the nurses' role in health promotion and risk reduction. Physiological changes and responses to pregnancy and birth, gynecological and reproductive complications, prenatal and antenatal risks, birthing interventions and postpartum complications will be discussed. Microbiology, immunology and pharmacology content and nursing theory will be integrated throughout the course to reflect the interrelated and holistic nature of the body’s response to illness and healing. The clinical component of the course will offer consolidation of theory to practice in the care of the family before, during and after childbirth.
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Maintain professional responsibility and accountability of nursing practice, and professional conduct.
- Apply clinical judgment in nursing practice based on evidence from nursing science, other sciences and humanities.
- Collaborate relationally with the interdisciplinary team to provide healthcare services in the best interest of clients.
- Uphold and promote the ethical standards of the nursing profession.
- Demonstrate consistent application of knowledge, skills, attitudes, judgment, and professional/ethical conduct to promote patient safety at an individual and system level.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 30
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 40
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 72
Total Hours: 142
Instructional Strategies
This course is delivered through lectures with group discussions/exercises/online modules, laboratory (practice & simulated experiences) and clinical experiences. These professional practice experiences provide opportunities to safely apply knowledge gained in theory and laboratory course. Active participation is a foundation of professional practice, critical thinking and capacity building.
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
72% plus satisfactory completion of all evaluation components
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Quizzes/Tests
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35
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Final Exam
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30
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Assignments
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20
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Other
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S/U
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Clinical Self and Instructor Evaluation
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Lab Work
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S/U
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Integration
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Course topics
- Concept of Family Centered Care/Family Nursing Theory
- Contemporary Women's Health - Health Promotion, Issues and Challenges
- Prenatal Care and Adaption to Pregnancy
- Maternal Health Assessment
- Nursing Care of Family During Labour and Birth
- Pathophysiology of Maternal Complications
- Nursing Care of Women with Complication in Pregnancy and Birthing
- Term Newborn Health Assessments and Care
- Pre and Post Term Newborn Care
- Newborn Complications - Congenital Malformations
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
- To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.