2025-2026 Catalog

NUR 420 Nursing of Mothers and Children

Prerequisite

NUR 350, NUR 380, SCI 221

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the childbearing experience, encompassing antepartum, intrapartal, and postpartum care. Students will explore the physiological and psychological changes associated with pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. Emphasis is placed on family-centered care and the application of the nursing process to promote optimal maternal and child health outcomes. Additionally, the course introduces the principles of child growth and development, from birth through adolescence. Students will learn about common childhood illnesses, developmental milestones, and the role of the nurse in promoting child health and well-being.

This course is 6 credit hours.