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Seattle Central College Associate Degree Nursing Program
NURS 215 – Maternal Nursing
Syllabus – Spring 2022
North/Central/South Campus
Course Title & Number:
Credits: 3
NURS 215 – Maternal Nursing
Lecture Hours: 3 hours per week
Meeting Times: Variable times and rooms, see Nursing Calendar for meeting times.
Faculty/Staff:
Faculty Name: Joy Locke MN, RN
Email: Joy.Locke@seattlecolleges.edu
Office Phone: (206) 934-4326
Office Room: HEC 521
Faculty Name: Lora Schallert MSN, RN
Email: Lora.Schallert@seattlecolleges.edu
Office phone: (360) 303-8236
Office Hours: by appointment
Virtual online and in person Office hours are available by appointment only
Lab Technician: Cathy Hakola/Mike Koegel
Prerequisites: Successful completion of 4th quarter Associate Degree Nursing courses.
Corequisites/Linked Courses: NURS 205, NURS 225
Course Description:
Focuses on application of the nursing process to maternal-newborn patients from the perspective
of Gordon’s Functional Health patterns. Emphasizes care of maternal-newborn patients at risk
for or with actual nutritional-metabolic, activity-exercise, role-relationship, and cognitiveperceptual dysfunctional health patterns and adult patients with sexuality-reproductive
dysfunctional health patterns. Related pharmacology and cultural practices and beliefs are
integrated.
Course Student Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Utilized Gordon’s functional health patterns as a basis for assessment with emphasis on
maternal-newborn patients at risk for or with actual nutritional-metabolic, activity-exercise,
role-relationship, and cognitive-perceptual dysfunctional health patterns and adult patients
with sexuality-reproductive dysfunctional health pattern.
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2. Discuss and analyze relevant pathophysiology, diagnostic tests, interventions, medications,
and nursing implications for patients at risk for or with actual nutritional-metabolic, activityexercise, sexuality-reproductive, role-relationship, and cognitive-perceptual dysfunctional
health patterns.
3. Apply the nursing process to maternal-newborn patients at risk for or with actual nutritionalmetabolic, activity-exercise, role-relationship, and cognitive-perceptual dysfunctional health
patterns and adult patients with sexuality-reproductive dysfunctional health pattern.
4. Apply health promotion concepts, illness prevention, identification of barriers to care and the
impact of cultural practices/beliefs to maternal-newborn patients at risk for or with actual
nutritional-metabolic, activity-exercise, role-relationship, and cognitive-perceptual
dysfunctional health patterns and adult patients with sexuality-reproductive dysfunctional
health pattern.
5. Discuss the teaching and self-care requirements for maternal-newborn patients at risk for or
with actual nutritional-metabolic, activity-exercise, role-relationship, and cognitiveperceptual dysfunctional health patterns and adult patients with sexuality-reproductive
dysfunctional health pattern.
Topical Outline:
1. Management of patients with risk for or actual Sexuality-Reproductive Dysfunctional Health
Patterns
a. Human reproduction: Male and female physiology
b. Fertility management: Male and female modifications
2. Management of patients with risk for or actual Role-Relationship Dysfunctional Health
Patterns
a. Changing family processes
b. Parenting roles
3. Management of patients with risk for or actual Activity-Exercise Dysfunctional Health
Patterns (Pregnancy, Fetal Development, Complications)
a. Physiological changes in pregnancy
b. Nursing assessment of the pregnant woman
c. Fetal development and assessment
d. Complications during pregnancy
4. Management of patients with risk for or actual Activity-Exercise and Cognitive-Perceptual
Dysfunctional Health Patterns (Labor, Delivery, Postpartum, Anomalies, Analgesia and
Anesthesia)
a. Process of labor and birth
b. Analgesia and anesthesia
c. Nursing care during labor and birth
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d. Complications during labor and delivery
e. Postpartum nursing care
f. Postpartum complications
5. Management of newborn with risk for or actual Activity-Exercise dysfunctional health
patterns
a. Newborn assessment
b. Congenital anomalies of the neonate
c. Nursing care of the high risk neonate
6. Management of patients with risk for or actual Nutrition-Metabolic Dysfunctional Health
Patterns (Pregnancy, Newborn, High Risk Neonate)
a. Nutritional requirements for newborns and women
b. Nursing interventions for actual and potential nutritional deficits
Methods of Instruction:
Experiences are formal classroom presentations, group discussions, and individual learning
activities designed to introduce and clarify the theoretical basis for nursing practice.
Examinations are given at intervals to assess student progress. Case studies and student-led
activities are important active learning modalities and are supported by educational research.
These activities may include games, collaborative presentations, guest speakers, and simulations.
Canvas will be used for this course and classroom materials may be found there.
Textbooks:
O’meara, A.M. (2019). Maternity, newborn, and woment’s health nursing: a case-based
approach. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer Health.
Gray Morris, Deborah C. (2014). Calculate with Confidence (7th ed.). St. Louis, Missouri:
Elsevier.
Venes, Donald (Ed.), Fenton, Brigitte G. (Managing Ed.), & Patwell, Joseph (Assoc. Ed.; 2017).
Taber’s Cyclopedia Medical Dictionary (23rd ed.). Philadelphia: F. A. Davis.
Vallerand, April Hazard and Sanoski, Cynthia A. (2017). Davis’s Drug Guide for Nurses (15th
ed.). Philadelphia: F.A. Davis.
Ackley, Betty J., Ladwig, Gail B., and Makic, Mary Beth (2017). Nursing Diagnosis Handbook:
An Evidence-based Guide to Planning Care (11th ed.). St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier.
Required Materials and Aids:
Computer/Internet access required for exams, homework and Wolters Kluwer resources
Testing/Grading:
The grade for this class will be derived from:
3 unit exams (50 points each) =150 points
Final Exam (50 points) =Total 200 points
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A theory grade of 2.0 (77%) or above is required to successfully pass this course.
Each exam will include one (1) to five (5) math calculation problems.
See “Exams and Assignments” in the 2021-2022 Seattle Central College (SCC) Associate
Degree Nursing Student Program Handbook for testing policies and the grading scale used for all
nursing courses.
Resources:
If you are having difficulty with the course content or obtain less than a 2.0 (77%) on an exam,
you should make an appointment to see your instructor for guidance. Your textbook has critical
thinking exercises and questions at the end of each chapter and a companion study guide that
should be reviewed on a regular basis. NCLEX-RN review books are useful tools that provide
practice with NCLEX-style questions.
Cheating:
See “Student Misconduct” in the 2019 -2020 SCC Associate Degree Nursing Program Student
Handbook for policies about cheating. If a student has found to be cheating, he/she will receive a
zero (0) for the exam/assignment and will be dismissed from the program.
American with Disabilities Act Statement:
Students with documented disabilities who need course accommodations, have emergency
medical information, or require special arrangements for building evacuation should contact the
instructor within the first two weeks of class. Please note that Seattle Central is required by law
to provide “reasonable accommodations” for students who qualify under the Americans with
Disabilities Act. For more information on what this may mean for you, please call Disability
Support Services at 206-344-4347. A verification letter from the disability office is required each
quarter if special accommodation for testing is requested.
Student Absences for Reasons of Faith or Conscience
Seattle Colleges will grant reasonable accommodation so that students who are absent for
reasons of faith or conscience, or for an organized activity conducted under the auspices of a
religious denomination, church, or religious organization will not have their grades or other
learning opportunities from the class be negatively affected. Such absences must be requested in
writing within the first two weeks of the quarter. Students who have concerns about approval or
a grade impact may utilize the student grievance procedure for concerns not directly related to
grades, or to the grade appeal process in cases impacting a final grade (WAC 132F-121-090).
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Lecture/Exam Schedule: This schedule is subject to change as needs arise in class. Please pay
close attention to class dates and times. AUDIO AND VIDEO RECORDING OF THE CLASS
LECTURES AND ACTIVITIES IS PROHIBITED.
DATE/TIME
TOPICS
WEEK 1
See calendar for dates
Syllabus
Labor and Birth Processes
Fetal Assessment During Labor
Management of Discomfort
Nursing Care During Labor and Birth
Labor and Birth Complications Pt 1 and 2
Labor and Birth Complications (before and
during L&D: Part 3) Students
Maternal Physiologic Changes and PP care
WEEK 2
WEEK 3
WEEK 4
ASSIGNMENTS AND
ACTIVITIES
CH 16
CH 16
CH 21
CH 21 and 22
CH 17
Exam 1 (Covers Weeks 1,2,3)
Postpartum Complications (Conditions after
delivery)
CH 23
WEEK 5
A&P of Pregnancy
Nursing Care during Pregnancy
CH 14
CH 15 (260-282)
WEEK 6
Maternal Nutrition
HR Gestational Conditions (GDM, HG,
GHTN)
Fetal Development
Focus on Powerpoint
CH 20 (415, 421, 425)
Lora
WEEK 7
WEEK 8
WEEK 9
WEEK 10
WEEK 11
Exam 2 (Covers Weeks 4,5,6)
Physiologic Adaptations of the Newborn
Nursing Care of the Newborn
Newborn Nutrition and Feeding
p. 107-110
CH 15 (250-260)
CH 18
Conditions of the NB
Acquired Conditions of the NB
Exam 3 (Covers Weeks 7-8)
Common GYN Conditions
CH 24
CH 25
Family planning
Vulnerable populations
Sexual health and gender identity
Substance abuse and Depression
Ch 29 (699 – 708)
Ch 26 (609-610), Ch 30
Ch 26 (619 – 627)
Ch 19 (402 – 407), Ch 25 (560
– 564)
Ch 22 (490 – 492)
Perinatal loss
Final Exam (Cumulative)
Ch 27 (627 – 644)
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Nursing Syllabus Acceptance Form: Spring Quarter 2022
NURS 215 Maternal Nursing
This form is designed to ensure that you, the student, have received a syllabus for NURS 215
Maternal Nursing. Your signature also acknowledges that you understand and agree to the
provisions in the syllabus for this course.
Please sign your name below verifying the following:
 I have completed the prerequisites for NURS 215.
 I have received and read the syllabus for NURS 215. I understand the provisions and
agree to them.
 I understand that the work of the course requires consistent attendance in class as well as
active participation.
 I am aware of the policy concerning late assignments, make-up-exams and quizzes.
 I understand that when we are working in small groups, I am responsible to take an active
part.
 I understand all communication of grades during the course will be provided by Canvas
to assure confidentiality.
 I understand the provisions regarding electronic device usage for this class.
 I understand that extended dialogue regarding test/quiz questions should be addressed
individually with the instructor.
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