Courses 130-327 Study of the normal process of pregnancy, including labor and delivery, puerperium and the newborn child, all within the family context. Major complications of this process are analyzed. Students have the opportunity to develop competencies in history taking and physical assessment of the pregnant woman and the newborn. The nursing process and Christian beliefs and principles are utilized to identify and fulfill the needs of families in childbirth and puerperium crisis. Common gynecologic conditions are discussed.
Theory is complemented with clinical experiences in different settings.
All nursing courses up to 300 level. Emphasis on the nursing process as a tool to offer nursing care and orientation to individuals, families and communities in a variety of agencies and health services. Includes the levels of prevention in the health system with emphasis on primary care, group work, environmental health, vital statistics, epidemiology, major community physical, social and spiritual health problems and intervention. Problem-solving techniques in offering health care to families and communities are utilized. Nursing Courses 130-327 Seminars that provide for the transition from nursing students to a professional nurse.