Course Description
Practicum for nursing care of women and families along the childbearing continuum. Topics include reproductive health, promotion of health for pregnancy and birth, nursing management of complications, and newborn care. Prerequisite: NURS major; Corequisite: NUR 360; Notes: Students must provide own transportation to practicum experiences.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- Prioritize nursing care of patients during the physical and psychological transitions associated with pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
- Identify quality initiatives, patient care technology, and safety measures that influence maternal and newborn outcomes.
- Utilize standards of care, and emerging evidence to promote health and reduce risk for childbearing women and their newborns.
- Identify perinatal health screening and individualize patient education based on psychosocial needs, disparities, and cultural variations in varied care environments.
- Demonstrate professionalism in nursing practice through caring, sound clinical judgement, accountability, and effective communication.
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Clinical Final Evaluation Tool | 70% |
| Clinical Assignments | 30% |
Grading Scale:
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 100-95 | A |
| 94-92 | A- |
| 91-89 | B+ |
| 88-86 | B |
| 85-83 | B- |
| 82-80 | C+ |
| 79-77 | C |
| 76-74 | C- |
| 73-71 | D+ |
| 70-68 | D |
| 67-65 | D- |
| 64 & Below | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Regular class attendance is a responsibility and a privilege of university education. It is fundamental to the orderly acquisition of knowledge. Students should recognize the advantages of regular class attendance, accept it as a personal responsibility, and apprise themselves of the consequences of poor attendance. Attendance is a critical component of this course and is factored into your overall grade. Active participation is essential for your learning and success in this class.
In cases of emergencies or unforeseen circumstances that require your absence, please inform the instructor via email as soon as possible. Include details about the situation and, if appropriate, provide supporting documentation.
Repeated unexcused absences or failure to notify the instructor may negatively impact your grade. Exceptions to this policy will be considered on a case-by-case basis for legitimate and documented reasons. Your communication and proactive approach regarding attendance are greatly appreciated.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
No course materials are required.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.