NU 313 - Care of Childbearing Families

Basic knowledge and skills underlying the care of families during childbearing are presented. Students develop beginning skills in applying the nursing process to the care of families during pregnancy, birthing, recovery, and transition home. Nursing students are expected to exercise critical thinking during clinical decision making, use therapeutic communication skills, and provide therapeutic nursing interventions in selected facilities and community settings. Class, three hours; clinical, six hours per week. (Fall)

Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisites: NU 211, SCN 105, SCN 201, SCN 202, SCN 335.

   (Cr: 5)