CATALOG # PNC113
CIP # 511613
Date: April 26, 2006
Moberly Area Community College
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PNC 113: Maternal Newborn Nursing
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Catalog description:
PNC 113: Maternal Child Nursing
(6-12-9)
This course is designed to give the practical nursing student a beginning level of competency in
maternal-newborn care. Primary emphasis is placed on preparing the individual to function in
prenatal care, labor, delivery, postpartum, and newborn care in a family-centered environment. A
clinical component is included to give the student an opportunity for practical application of
classroom-acquired knowledge and skill.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of the fall and spring semester in the practical nursing
program.
Texts: Morrison-Valfr. Foundations of Mental Health Care. 5th Edition. Elsevier aMosby. ISBN:
978-0-323-08620-2 .
Wold. Basic Geratric Nursing. 5th Edition. Elsevier ISBN: 978-0-323-07399-8.
MACC Gerontological Nursing Syllabus and Power point
MACC, Maternal Newborn Nursing Syllabus, MACC.
MACC Maternal Newborn Powerpoints
MACC Med/Surg Nursing II PN Powerponts
MACC Medical Surgical Nursing Syllabus-P
MACC Mental Health Concepts Syllabus & Power
Other required facilities/equipment:
Moberly Regional Medical Center, MACC Skills Lab, Audrain Medical Center, Mexico Skills Lab
Purpose of Course: This course is designed to give the Practical Nursing Student a beginning level
competence in Maternal-Newborn Care. Primary emphasis is placed on preparing the individual to
function in prenatal care, labor, delivery, postpartum, and newborn care in a family centered
environment. A clinical component is included to give the student an opportunity for practical
application of classroom acquired knowledge and skills.
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Course Objectives:
After completing this course the student should be able to:
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Relate the development of obstetrics from ancient to modern times.
2.
List the organs of reproduction of both male and female and give the physiology of
each.
3.
Discuss current trends in infant and maternal morality.
4.
Trace embryonic and fetal growth and development from conception to birth.
5.
Identify the usual effects, signs, and symptoms of pregnancy.
6.
Assess the physical, emotional, cultural, and spiritual needs of the entire family
during pregnancy and following birth.
7.
Identify the more common complications of pregnancy, labor, delivery and the
postpartum period; stating their symptoms, treatment and nursing care.
8.
Trace the process of labor and birth from onset of labor through the immediate post
partum period and the immediate newborn period stating applicable nursing care
measures for each stage.
9.
Recognize the importance of infection control in Maternal-Newborn Care.
10.
Recognize the importance of communication and the establishment of a therapeutic
interpersonal relationship with the childbearing family.
11.
Identify the leadership expectations for the practical nurse providing care for the
childbearing family.
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Assess the normal newborn and develop a plan of care for the well newborn.
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Identify the more common abnormal conditions of the newborn, signs and symptoms,
treatment and nursing care of each.
14.
Identify the more common psychological and physical adjustments required of the
family with the arrival of the newborn.
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Identify the more common methods of birth control and give advantages and
disadvantages of each.
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Recognize the importance of medical supervision of mother and infant.
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Discuss culture and its implications for provision of maternity care.
18.
Discuss the concept of team as applied to maternity care.
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Identify the Practical Nurse’s role to restore, promote, prevent, and rehabilitate the
pregnant mom and/ the newborn.
Clinical Objectives:
1.
Acquire an understanding of the importance of family involvement in obstetrical
newborn care by working with the family during labor and delivery, post partum care
and sibling visitation.
2.
Recognize the need for mother, father, and infant to interact as a new family without
interruption.
3.
Judge the quality of family-infant bonding.
4.
Plan supportive nursing care for the new mother and her child.
5.
Write a nursing care plan for a post-partum client.
6.
Complete assessment for newborn infant for clinical day in newborn nursery.
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Practice measures necessary for infection control in the obstetrical department.
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Assess the conditions and nursing needs of post-partum client and newborn infant to
whom assigned.
Choose appropriate nursing care measures for assigned clients with guidance from
instructor.
Practice appropriate obstetrical and basic nursing techniques.
Prepare the mother and infant for discharge from the health care facility by assisting
with appropriate teaching.
Select appropriate educational materials related to post-partum care and infant care.
Evaluate the effectiveness of client teaching.
Complete a “Special Area Assignment” for each delivery or C section observed.
Chart concisely, appropriately and accurately.
Identify symptoms of complications of pregnancy, labor, and the puerperium react
appropriately.
Demonstrate an ability to work cooperatively with all health team members and
fellow workers.
Identify the scope/role for the Practical Nurse who works in the obstetric unit.
Summarize your learning experience during clinical conference.
Course Content:
Chapter 1:
Chapter 2:
Chapter 3:
The Past, the Present, and the Future of Maternity and Pediatric Nursing
A.
Introduction
B.
The Past
C.
The Present
D.
The Future
Human Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology
A.
Puberty
B.
Male Reproductive System
C.
Female Reproductive System
Prenatal Development
A.
Cell Division
B.
Gametogenesis
C.
Fertilization
D.
Development
E.
Multifetal Pregnancy
Chapter 4:
Prenatal Care and Adaptations to Pregnancy
A.
Goals of Prenatal Care
B.
Indications of Pregnancy
C.
Normal Physiologic Changes in Pregnancy
D.
Nutrition for Pregnancy and Lactation
E.
Common Discomforts in Pregnancy
F.
Psychological Adaptations to Pregnancy
Chapter 5:
Nursing Care of Women with Complications During Pregnancy
A.
Pregnancy Related Complications
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B.
C.
D.
E.
Pregnancy Complicated by Medical Conditions
Environmental Hazards During Pregnancy
Trauma During Pregnancy
Effects of a High Risk Pregnancy on the Family
Chapter 6:
Nursing Care During Labor and Birth
A.
Components of the Birth Process
B.
Normal Childbirth
C.
Settings for Childbirth
D.
Admissions to the Hospital or Birth Center
E.
Continuing Nursing Care During Labor
F.
Nursing Care During Birth
G.
Nursing Care Immediately After Birth
Chapter 7:
Nursing Management of Pain During Labor and Birth
A.
Childbirth and Pain
B.
Education for Childbearing
C.
Nonpharmacologic Pain Management
D.
Pharmacologic Pain Management
E.
The Nurse’s Role in Pain Management
Chapter 8:
Nursing Care of Women with Complications During Labor and Birth
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
Chapter 9:
Obstetric Procedures
Abnormal Labor
Premature Rupture of Membranes
Preterm Labor
Prolonged Pregnancy
Emergencies During Childbirth
The Family After Birth
A.
Adapting Care to Specific Groups and Cultures
B.
Immediate Postpartum Period: The Fourth Stage of Labor
C.
Postpartum Changes in the Mother
D.
Care of the Newborn
E.
Breastfeeding
F.
Formula Feeding
G.
Discharge Planning
Chapter 10: Nursing Care of Women with Complications Following Birth
A.
Hemorrhage
B.
Thromboembolic Disorders
C.
Infection
D.
Subinvolution to the Uterus
E.
Disorders of Mood
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Chapter 11: The Nurse’s Role in Women’s Health Care
A.
Preventative Health Care for Women
B.
Menstrual Disorders
C.
Induced Abortion
D.
Gynecologic Infections
E.
Family Planning
F.
Infertility Care
G.
Menopause
H.
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
I.
Other Female Reproductive Tract Disorders
Chapter 12: The Term Newborn
A.
Adjustment to Extrauterine Life
B.
Physical Characteristics and Nursing Assessment
C.
Preventing Infection
D.
Discharge Planning
E.
Home Care
Chapter 13: Preterm and Postterm Newborns
A.
The Preterm Newborn
B.
The Posterm Newborn
C.
Transporting the High Risk Newborn
Chapter 14: The Newborn with a Congenital Malformation
A.
Malformations Present at Birth
B.
Metabolic Defects
C.
Chromosomal Abnormalities
D.
Perinatal Damage
E.
Infant of a Diabetic Mother
Program outcomes and assessment: The practical nursing faculty continually strives to meet the
needs of the practical nursing student through program improvements. This is a cooperative effort
that includes input from the faculty, students, the Practical Nursing Advisory Board and other
appropriate agencies or entities. Students are assessed on mastery of the course concepts and
essential skills throughout the courses of the Practical Nursing program. Other program assessments
are part of the Comprehensive Nursing Assessment Plan that includes clinical performance criteria,
essential skills mastery, the clinical process evaluation, NCLEX-PN testing, successful licensure,
placement rates, follow-up surveys, and approval by the Missouri State Board of Nursing.
Instructor policies:
Academic Dishonesty: MACC board policy is as follows: “Academic dishonesty by students
damages institutional credibility and unfairly jeopardizes honest students; therefore, it will not be
tolerated in any form.” Forms of academic dishonesty include but are not limited to the following:
violations of copyright law, plagiarism, fabrication, cheating, collusion, and other academic
misconduct. Incidents of dishonesty regarding assignments, examinations, classroom/laboratory
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activities, and/or the submission of misleading or false information to the College will be treated
seriously. The procedure for handling academic dishonesty is outlined in the Student Handbook
(Policy Handbook M.010). In cases of alleged academic dishonesty, the burden of proof is on the
student, not on the instructor.
Attendance: Daily attendance records will be kept on all students. Absenteeism is discouraged.
Attendance of classroom and clinical activities in the practical nursing program differs from the
college attendance policy and is outlined in the Practical Nursing Student Handbook.
Tardiness, make-up and late work:
Refer to the Practical Nursing Student Handbook.
Grading/student assessment:
Final grade in the course will be determined by:
1. Six to eight exams comprising 60% of the theory grade as exams.
2. Six to eight quizzes or workbook assignments comprising 5% of the
theory grade as homework.
3. One final examination comprising 15% of the theory grade as a final.
4. Clinical evaluation points comprising 20% of the grade as clinical points.
5. The student must achieve a score of 78% in BOTH theory and
clinical to pass the course.
Refer to student handbook for the following policies:
Drop policy
Drug/alcohol policy
Grade appeal procedure
Student code of conduct
Student due process and grievance procedure
Student rights and privacy act
Use of computing resources
ADA Statement
Students who have disabilities that qualify under the Americans with Disabilities
Act may register for assistance through the Office of Access and ADA Services.
Students are invited to contact the Access Office to confidentially discuss
disability information, academic accommodations, appropriate documentation
and procedures. For more information, please call either the Moberly office at
(660) 263-4100 x 11240 or the Columbia office at (573) 234-1067 x 12120, or
visit our web page at http://www.macc.edu/index.php/services/access-office.
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