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NRSG 206, NURSING CARE OF
CHILDBEARING AND
CHILDREARING FAMILIES
IVY TECH COMMUNITY
COLLEGE OF INDIANA –
(Muncie) SCHOOL OF NURSING
COURSE
SYLLABUs
(FALL 2022)
NRSG 206, NURSING CARE OF
CHILDBEARING AND
CHILDREARING FAMILIES
COURSE TITLE: Nursing Care of Childbearing and Childrearing Families
COURSE NUMBER: NRSG 206
PREREQUISITES: NRSG 106 Pharmacology for Nursing; and, depending on program track,
must complete one of the following: (a) NRSG 122 Introduction to ASN Transition (LPN to ASN
track students who graduated from Ivy Tech greater than 2 years ago or who graduated from a
Practical Nursing program outside Ivy Tech); OR (b) NRSG 123 Paramedic to ASN Lab/Clinical
(Paramedic to ASN track students); OR, (c) NRSG 110 Medical Surgical Nursing II and NRSG
111 Medical Surgical Nursing II Clinical (ASN Traditional track students)
COREQUISITE: NRSG 207 Nursing Care of Childbearing and Childrearing Families Clinical
SCHOOL: Nursing
PROGRAM: Nursing
CREDIT HOURS: 4
CONTACT HOURS: Lecture: 4
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall 2018
EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS REVISION: Fall, 2021
CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Applies knowledge of etiology and pathophysiology to provide an
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understanding of the health care needs of children and childbearing families. Examines the roles
of the associate degree nurse in applying the nursing process and implementing the ordered plan
of treatment for childbearing and childrearing families. Introduces growth and development
components and how they impact therapeutic communication, family development theories,
principles of family nursing, therapeutic interventions, and teaching-learning techniques when
providing nursing care to children and child-rearing families.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the
student will be expected to:
1. Analyze the role of the associate degree nurse as a member of the inter/intraprofessional
team in relation to nursing care of childbearing and childrearing families. (SLO 1, 5, 7)
2. Describe theoretical concepts of growth and development, family development, and
family nursing. (SLO 2)
3. Apply the nursing process and concepts of evidence-based practice, culturally competent,
holistic, and patient- centered care to the care of childbearing and childrearing families.(SLO
1, 4, 6)
4. Explain the ordered plan of treatment, including appropriate communication techniques,
for children experiencing alterations in health. (SLO 1, 2, 4, 5)
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5. Apply principles of growth and development in relation to the health care needs of
children. (SLO 2)
6. Explain the ordered plan of treatment, including appropriate communication techniques
for childbearing women and infants through normal pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum
recovery. (SLO 1, 2, 4, 5)
7. Discuss nursing implications related to safety issues impacting childbearing and
childrearing families. (SLO 1, 2)
8. Demonstrate proficiency in dosage calculations and medication administration. (SLO 1,
7)
9. Identify the unique needs of culturally and ethnically diverse maternal-child patients and families
using the family centered care approach. (SLO 1, 6)
10. Apply principles of nutrition to care of the children and childbearing women, including
nutritional variations associated with culturally diverse patients. (SLO 1, 5, 6)
11. Analyze parenting behaviors that promote the wellbeing of the newborn and children. (SLO 2, 5)
12. Assess and manage electronic health data in the delivery of safe, quality patient-centered care of
children, childbearing and childrearing families. (SLO 2, 3, 8)
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include –
Philosophical concepts related to individuals, environment, nursing, health, and the nursing
education process
Pediatric Content -
Introductory concepts:
Growth and development
Well child
Hospitalized child
Care of the Pediatric Patient with disorders related to:
Tissue Perfusion
Cellular Regulation
Perfusion
Oxygenation
Metabolism
Gastrointestinal
Urinary
Mobility
Neurological
Psychosocial
Care of families with children experiencing acute life-threatening illnesses
Care of families with children experiencing chronic debilitating illnesses
Maternal-Newborn Content
Care of the Maternity Patient
Antepartum
Intrapartum
Postpartum Periods
Obstetrical emergencies
Management of preterm labor
Care of normal and high risk neonates
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