The focus of this course is on maternal nursing care. The content builds on knowledge from the Practical Nursing curriculum and on the accumulated knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology. The course begins with an overview of family-centered care and family nursing theory and moves on to explore issues influencing women's health in contemporary society with an emphasis on the nurses' role in health promotion and risk reduction. Physiological changes and responses to pregnancy and birth, gynecological and reproductive complications, prenatal and antenatal risks, birthing interventions and postpartum complications will be discussed. Microbiology, immunology and pharmacology content and nursing theory will be integrated throughout the course to reflect the interrelated and holistic nature of the body’s response to illness and healing. The clinical component of the course will offer consolidation of theory to practice in the care of the family before, during and after childbirth.
Prerequisites
NURS 1399.
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What you will learn
- Concept of Family Centered Care/Family Nursing Theory
- Contemporary Women's Health - Health Promotion, Issues and Challenges
- Prenatal Care and Adaption to Pregnancy
- Maternal Health Assessment
- Nursing Care of Family During Labour and Birth
- Pathophysiology of Maternal Complications
- Nursing Care of Women with Complication in Pregnancy and Birthing
- Term Newborn Health Assessments and Care
- Pre and Post Term Newborn Care
- Newborn Complications - Congenital Malformations
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
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| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62028 |
May 25, 2026 to August 7, 2026 |
Lecture Clinical |
Varies | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.