NURS 425 is a three-credit undergraduate course that prepares students to provide nursing care to individuals and families during times of transition and decision-making, such as pregnancy, birth, and end of life.
The course covers a wide range of topics, including:
- The physiology and pathophysiology of pregnancy and childbirth
- Labor and delivery
- Postpartum care
- Newborn care
- End-of-life care
- Ethical considerations in pregnancy, birth, and end-of-life care
NURS 425 is a lecture and discussion-based course with a strong emphasis on case studies and problem-solving.
Students will participate in a variety of activities, including:
- Case studies
- Role-playing exercises
- Guest lectures from experts in pregnancy, birth, and end-of-life care
- Field trips to hospitals, birth centers, and other healthcare settings
- Reflective journaling and essays
Prerequisites
Completion of the third year of the nursing program
Recommended Text
Maternal-Child Nursing: Care of the Childbearing & Childrearing Family, by S. Elizabeth Hockenberry, Wilson, and Perry, 10th edition, Elsevier Health Sciences
