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PN 882 - Maternal-Child Nursing for Practical Nurse

120 Clock Hours, 0 Credits, 120 Contact Hours
0 lecture periods 0 lab periods

This module consists of training for the practical nurse student who has completed Practical Nursing A and B.  Its focus is on the care of women and infants during the perinatal period.  It covers normal and abnormal perinatal conditions and the nursing process within the practical nurse scope of practice.



Course Learning Outcomes
  1. [Teamwork and Collaboration] Explain how the nurse may establish a therapeutic relationship with individuals and families by identifying effective communication techniques and barriers to communication.
  2. [Communication] Utilize communication strategies that assist in effectively communicating with patients, families and colleagues.
  3. [Professionalism] Apply professional behaviors and standards of practice in caring for children and families.
  4. [Systems-Based Practice] Work in inter-professional teams to enhance patient safety and improve patient care quality.
  5. [Quality Improvement] Applies data to monitor the outcomes of care processes to continuously improve the quality and safety of health care systems.
  6. [Safety] Demonstrates behavior to minimize risk of harm to patients and providers.
  7. [Evidence-Based Practice] Apply qualitative and quantitative research as a foundation for evidence-based nursing practice.
  8. [Informatics] Demonstrate use of electronic medical record and other clinical technology and information management tools.
  9. [Leadership] Identifies the behaviors and processes that facilitate the achievement of shared goals within nursing practice and the healthcare environment.
  10. [Patient-Centered Care] Discuss approaches to empower respectful, compassionate and holistic care based on individual and family needs.