Apr 18, 2024  
Spring 2023 Academic Catalog 
    
Spring 2023 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

LPNC 1120 - Maternal/Pediatric Nursing for the Practical Nurse

6 hr(s).
Maternal nursing introduces the student to the study of the physiological and emotional aspects of pregnancy, including physical development of the fetus, the importance of prenatal care, common complications of pregnancy, the mechanism of labor and delivery of the infant, postpartum care of the mother and newborn and common complications of the postpartum mother and newborn. Pediatric nursing offers the basic concept of growth, development, and health supervision of the infant, toddler, preschooler, school age, and adolescent. Included is the study of a comprehensive group of childhood illnesses with methods of diagnosis and treatment. Successful completion of all laboratory, theoretical, and clinical components are required to receive credit for this course.
Prerequisite(s): LPNC 1107 , LPNC 1110  and LPNC 1115  
Restriction(s): Licensed Practical Nursing majors