Life Transitions IV: Maternal/Child Nursing Care RNSG 2910

Generic Option – Thomasville – Fall Admit

Pre-requisite(s): RNSG 1931

Co-requisite(s): RNSG 1940, RNSG 1950

Generic Option – Thomasville/Tifton – Spring Admit

Pre-requisite(s): RNSG 1931, RNSG 1940, RNSG 1950

Co-requisite(s): RNSG 2930

Bridge Option – Thomasville – Spring Admit

Pre-requisite(s): RNSG 1931, RNSG 1960

Co-requisite(s): RNSG 2930

Bridge Option – Moultrie – Fall Admit

Pre-requisite(s): RNSG 1931, RNSG 1960

Co-requisite(s): RNSG 2930

This course is designed to prepare associate degree nursing students to provide nursing care to a variety of clients experiencing transitions of health status related to childbearing and the health care of children. Students will be challenged to integrate prior and new knowledge using therapeutic communication, critical thinking and clinical judgement to plan and provide nursing care for women, newborns, and children. Incorporation of the dynamic interplay of culture, socioeconomic status, spiritual beliefs as well as psychological and physiological needs in the care of the individual within the context of the family will be expected. Reflection upon the legal and ethical issues affecting the family and collaboration with the family and other health team members in a variety of community settings will be part of the learning experience. The student will gain knowledge in the system of classification/prototypes of drugs according to body system.

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