KAPI'OLANI COMMUNITY COLLEGE
University of Hawai'i
COURSE OUTLINE (Form: 02/02/02)
NURS 128 Perinatal Nursing
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COURSE INFORMATION:
(3/13/06)
NURS 128 Perinatal Nursing number of credits? Summer
6 hours lecture, 18 hours lab/clinical per week for 4 week
Prerequisite(s):
A grade of “C” or higher in NURS 101; a grade of “C” or higher in
NURS 120; a grade of “C” or higher in NURS 122; a grade of “C”
or higher in NURS 126; a grade of “C” or higher BIOL 130; and a
grade a “C” or higher in FAMR 230.
NURS 128 Perinatal Nursing focuses on the nursing theory and skills necessary for the care of
mothers and newborns from varied cultural backgrounds, during and after birth. Knowledge is
applied in client care situations in obstetrical settings.
COMMENTS: Comment: NURS 128 is offered in the summer only. NURS 128 may not be
audited; NURS 128 may not be taken for credit/no credit. Students must pass all math, theory, and
clinical components in order to pass the course.
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COURSE OBJECTIVES/COMPETENCIES:
Upon successful completion of NURS 128, the student should be able to:
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Apply knowledge and skills previously acquired from FAMR 230 and NURS 122 to
the care of the new mother and newborn.
Describe the scope and aims of maternity nursing.
Perform safe, culturally appropriate nursing care for the woman during the
antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods.
Perform safe nursing care for the newborn.
GENERAL EDUCATION AND RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER COURSES:
NURS 128 is a required course in the PRACN curriculum. It focuses on the application of nursing
care skills in the care of women during pregnancy and birth, and the care of the newborn. It builds
on the nursing knowledge and skills gained in NURS 120, NURS 101, and NURS 122, and on the
understanding of biological needs of humans gained in BIOL 130. An understanding of
developmental needs and appreciation of the changing role of the expanding family comes from
FAMR 230, Human Growth and Development.
NURS 128 COL 1
This course supports the following college competency areas:
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Computation and communication abilities
Values for living
Quality of life as affected by technology and science
Awareness of the dynamics in contemporary issues
Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Responsiveness to the arts and humanities
Career choices and life-long learning
Study in a selected program
NURS 128 satisfies the following program competencies:
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Successfully complete the NCLEX licensure examination for practical nursing.
Function as a member of the health care team under the supervision of the RN and/or MD.
Participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care.
Administer safe nursing care for clients throughout the life span.
Identify the legal and ethical responsibilities of the practical nurse.
COURSE CONTENT:
I. Introduction of perinatal nursing
1 hour
II. Nursing care in perinatal nursing
A. vital statistics relating to fertility and birth
B. review of reproductive anatomy and physiology
C. culture and reproduction
3 hours
III. Nursing care of the antepartal woman
A. signs and symptoms of pregnancy
B. fetal and maternal development in pregnancy
C. common discomforts of pregnancy
D. childbirth preparation
3 hours
IV. Nursing care during the intrapartum period
A. signs and symptoms of false/true labor
B. assessment of fetal well-being
C. assisting the laboring woman
D. warning signs in pregnancy
3 hours
V. Nursing care during the postpartum period
A. physiological changes during involution
B. psychological changes during the postpartum period
C. postpartal care.
D. teaching related to infant feeding, infant and self-care
E. postoperative cesarean section and PPS care
3 hours
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F. assessment and management of postpartal complications
VI. Nursing care of the newborn
A. newborn assessment
B. infant care and feeding
C. facilitating parent-child bonding
3 hours
VII. Pregnancy complications
A. spontaneous abortion
B. preterm labor
C. infections, teratogens
D. placental complications
E. gestational diabetes
F. hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
3 hours
VIII. Newborn complications
A. care of the premature and postmature infant
B. care of the newborn and an infection
C. assessment and management of birth trauma
3 hours
IX. Family planning
A. overview of fertility control
B. types and uses of birth control
C. infertility
2 hours
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POSSIBLE TEXTS:
Asperheim, M.K. (2005). Introduction to pharmacology, 10th edition. Elsevier Saunders.
Brown and Mulholland (2004). Drug calculations: process and problems for clinical
practice, 7th edition. Elsevier Saunders.
deWit (2005). Fundamental concepts and skills for nursing w/ 3 CDs. Elsevier Saunders.
deWit (2005). Student learning guide to accompany fundamental concepts and skills in
nursing. Elsevier Saunders.
Klossner, M.J., and Hatfield, N.T. (2006). Introductory maternity and pediatric nursing.
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Nix, S. (2005). Basic nutrition and diet therapy, 12th edition. Elsevier Saunders.
Nursing Department (current year). NURS 128 Course Competencies and handouts.
Honolulu: Kapi’olani Community College.
NURS 128 COL 3
Nursing Department (current year). Skills Standards. Honolulu: Kapi’olani Community
College.
Tabor’s Cyclopedic Dictionary, 20th edition. (2004). F.A. Davis.
Williams and Hopper (2003). Understanding medical surgical nursing.
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METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
A variety of teaching methods are utilized including:
 Lecture
 Guest speakers
 Demonstrations
 Videos/DVD’s
 Small group discussions
 Student presentations
 Clinical/lab experiences
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METHOD OF EVALUATION:
Theory:
Exams (4 at 25% each)
Newborn Assessment
100%
Pass/Fail
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Postpartum Assessment
Family planning oral presentation
Total
Pass/Fail
Student & instructor written critique
100%
Clinical:
The clinical component of the course is pass or non-pass. Student clinical
evaluations are based on midterm and final clinical evaluations. These evaluations are based on the
clinical objectives, preplanning, clinical performance, and written assignments. The student must
pass each clinical rotation in order to pass the theory portion of the course. ???
Math:
The student has
opportunities to pass a (singular) math exam with 100%
accuracy by the date indicated on the course syllabus. BEFORE the official withdrawal date?
Department calculators may be used. The student must receive 100% on each math test (plural?) in
order to pass the math portion of the course.
Grading Scale:
90 - 100% = A
80 - 89% = B
70 - 79% = C
NURS 128 COL 4
60 - 69% = D
less than 60% = F
Whatever method of evaluation is used, it is understood that the instructor reserves the right to
make necessary and reasonable adjustments to the evaluation policies outlined.
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JUSTIFICATION:
A.
This curriculum change is required for a 5 year cyclic review.
B.
This is not an experimental course.
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There are no changes in number of credits or required hours for this course.
RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS:
A.
The source of funding remains unchanged. Since this is an update of the course,
there are no increases in staffing, supplies, or equipment needs.
B.
This course does not impact any other departments.
C.
Maximum enrollment per class section is 30. The estimated number of sections to be
offered per semester is one.
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ARTICULATION:
A.
Hawaii Community College has an identical course as follows:
NURS 126
3 credits
Hawaii Community College is the only other college in the University of Hawaii system
offering this course.
B.
This course is not appropriate for articulation with the University of Hawaii at Manoa
General Education Core Requirements.
C.
This course is not appropriate for articulation with any other department or college
requirements in the University of Hawaii system.
NURS 128 COL 5