Attention is also directed toward the nurse's role in all phases of health promotion. A variety of medical-surgical facilities are utilized for clinical learning experiences. This is the completion course for students who wish to qualify as practical nurses. Utilizing the nursing process and Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, this course introduces the practical nurse student to the needs of the family in adapting to life in a changing society. Students are taught basic knowledge of the reproductive process and care of the individual during the antepartal, intrapartal and postpartal periods.
Content includes care of the mother during a normal pregnancy and care of the normal newborn.
Care of the developing child and family member with maladaptive physical or psychological responses is stressed. Basic knowledge of the leadership role for the PN is presented. Caring is integrated throughout the course content. Consideration is given to the physical, emotional, and psycho-social aspects of the individual and family. The role of the Practical Nurse as a health team member is stressed throughout the course.