Maternal-Child Nursing - NUMC

The information below lists courses approved in this subject area effective Spring 2010. Not all courses will necessarily be offered these terms. Please consult the Schedule of Classes for a listing of courses offered for a specific term.

500-level courses require graduate standing.

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353 Nursing Dimensions of Human Sexuality
2 hours. Human sexuality across life cycle; exploration of physiological, psychological and socialcultural factors influencing sexuality; and health/illness behaviors. Prerequisite(s): NUSC 225 or NUSC 242; or consent of the instructor.

502 Concepts for Pediatric/Perinatal Clinical Nurse Specialist Practice I
2 hours. Students analyze theory and research related to the patient/family sphere of influence in order to design care for pediatric or perinatal patients and families. Prerequisite(s): NUSC 500.

504 Concepts for Pediatric/Perinatal Clinical Nurse Specialist II
2 hours. Students analyze theories and research related to pediatric or perinatal nursing personnel and organizational spheres of influence. Prerequisite(s): NUMC 502.

507 Biological Basis for Women's Health and Perinatal Nursing I
2 hours. Focuses on the anatomy and physiology of reproductive function, pregnancy, parturition, the puerperium and menopause as the biological basis for women's health and perinatal nursing. Same as NUWH 507. Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor.

508 Biological Basis for Women's Health and Perinatal Nursing II
1 TO 2 hours. The anatomy, physiology, and genetics of conception, embryonic development, and fetal and neonatal growth and development as the biological basis for women's health and perinatal nursing. Prerequisite(s): NUMC 507 or consent of the instructor.

510 Advanced Nursing Care of the Well Infant, Child and Adolescent
3 hours. Emphasizes prevention, health promotion and maintenance for all childhood age groups through teaching, counseling, guidance and support of children and their families. Prerequisite(s): NUSC 532 and credit or concurrent registration in NUSC 531 and credit or concurrent registration in NUSC 535; or consent of the instructor.

511 Primary Care Management of Acute/Chronic Conditions in Childhood
3 hours. Emphasizes clinical decision making and management of acute episodic illnesses and stable chronic illnesses commonly encountered in pediatric ambulatory health care settings. Prerequisite(s): NUMC 510; or consent of the instructor.

512 Practicum in Advanced Pediatric Primary Care I
1 TO 4 hours. Emphasizes clinical experiences in prevention, health promotion and maintenance through teaching, counseling, guidance and support of children and their families. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): Credit or concurrent registration in NUMC 510 and credit or concurrent registration in NUSC 532, or consent of the instructor.

513 Practicum in Advanced Pediatric Primary Care II
1 TO 4 hours. Emphasizes clinical experiences and management of acute episodic and stable chronic illnesses commonly encountered in pediatric ambulatory health care settings. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): Credit or concurrent registration in NUMC 512 or consent of the instructor.

514 Practicum in Advanced Pediatric Primary Care III
1 TO 4 hours. Emphasizes clinical experiences that integrate prevention, health promotion and maintenance, and clinical management of acute episodic and stable chronic illnesses commonly encountered in pediatric ambulatory health care settings. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): Credit or concurrent registration NUMC 513 or consent of the instructor.

515 Advanced Parent-Infant Nursing
2 TO 3 hours. Examines the process of parenting in low-risk and at-risk populations, and health status and behavior of the neonate. Prerequisite(s): NUMC 508 or NUSC 535; or consent of the instructor.

517 Health Care of Women I
4 hours. Health care of women through the lifespan with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention, fertility control and pregnancy care. Same as NUWH 517. Prerequisite(s): Credit or concurrent registration in NUMC 507 or credit or concurrent registration in NUWH 507, and credit or concurrent registration in NUSC 532, or consent of the instructor.

518 Health Care of Women II
4 hours. Health care of women through the lifespan with an emphasis on the parturition, the puerperium, and common health and pregnancy problems. Same as NUWH 518. Prerequisite(s): NUMC 508; and NUMC 517 or NUWH 517, or consent of the instructor.

519 Health Care of Women III
4 hours. Health care of women through the lifespan with an emphasis on gynecolgic and primary care. Same as NUWH 519. Prerequisite(s): NUMC 518 or NUWH 518; and NUSC 531 and NUSC 532 and NUSC 535.

520 Pediatric and Perinatal Clinical Nurse Specialist Practicum I
3 hours. The application of advanced knowledge of theory and research to care for pediatric and perinatal patients and families who require the care of a clinical nurse specialist. Prerequisite(s): NUSC 500 and NUSC 531 and NUSC 532 and NUMC 515 and credit or concurrent registration in NUMC 502.

521 Pediatric and Perinatal Clinical Nurse Specialist Practicum II
4 hours. The application of theory and research related to pediatric and perinatal nursing personnel and the healthcare organization; systematic assessment for problem identification and outcome evaluation. Prerequisite(s): Credit or concurrent registration in NUMC 504 and NUMC 520.

522 Pediatric and Perinatal Clinical Nurse Specialist Practicum III
5 hours. The application of theory and research for expansion of professional role competencies related to pediatric and perinatal nursing personnel and the healthcare organization. Prerequisite(s): Credit or concurrent registration in NUMC 521.

524 Dimensions of Midwifery and Women's Health Practice
2 hours. Examines the complex functions and roles of women's healthcare providers. Prerequisite(s): NUMC 519 and NUMC 525 and NUSC 528 and NUSC 529.

525 Practicum: Health Care of Women
1 TO 8 hours. Clinical experiences to develop nurse-midwifery and nurse practitioner competencies in the health care of women. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): NUMC 517 and NUSC 531 and NUSC 532.

528 Practicum: Birth and the Newborn
1 TO 8 hours. Clinical experiences to develop beginning competence in the nurse-midwifery care of women and their newborns during parturition. May be repeated. Prerequisite(s): NUMC 518 and NUSC 531 and NUSC 532.

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This listing is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a contract. Every attempt is made to provide the most current and correct information. Courses listed here are subject to change without advance notice. Courses are not necessarily offered every term or year. Individual departments or units should be consulted for information regarding frequency of course offerings.