RNSG 2263 - Clinical - Ob/Pedi

CIP Code: 51.3801
Credit(s): 2
Course Description: A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. In this clinical course the student will participate in the collaborative, patient-centered care of the maternal/child patient. A variety of inpatient and outpatient settings will be utilized to present opportunities to provide and observe care for the pediatric patient and obstetrical/gynecological patient. The student will utilize patient care technologies including but not limited to electronic documentation and information systems and fetal monitoring. (0-2-6) End-of-Course Outcomes: As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry; and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.

1. Perform focused assessments on the obstetrical/gynecological and pediatric patients and utilize data to drive patient care.
2. Administer medication to the obstetrical/gynecological and pediatric patient using the “5 rights of medication safety”.
3. Use collaboration with patients, families and inter-professional healthcare team to provide patient/family centered care to a variety of patients from differing age groups, religions, ethnicities, economic situations, and genders.
4. Assimilate the use of technology in the form of information systems and patient care tools into the planning, delivery, and evaluation of patient care. 1,2,3,4,5,6

Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of previous term coursework

Faculty Consent: N