NUR 362
King Saud University College of Nursing Maternal and Child health nursing Course Number : NUR 362 Course title : Maternal and Child Nursing (2+2) Pre requisite : NUR 356 Co requisite: NUR 363 Course description The focus of this course is essentially on the care of a normal mother and child and on those having certain deviation from the normal. Nursing process is utilized to assess and intervene during ante natal intra natal, post natal and childhood. Emphasis is on health promotion, maintenance and management. II. Course objectives: At the end of the course, the student will develop: Knowledge /cognitive skills 1. Understand the socio cultural and individual patterns in regard to Saudi family life and their influence on the health care of the family 2. Describe the anatomy and physiology of female reproductive system menstruation, pregnancy, labor, delivery and puerperium. 3. Describe the component of nursing care during maternity cycle 4. Apply the concept of health promotion and health maintenance of children from infancy through adolescence 5. Identify the preventive and promotive aspects of care mother, children and families Psychomotor skills 1. Demonstrate skills in providing comprehensive nursing care for mother and children from infancy to adolescence with common health problems Communication skills 1. Conduct planned and incidental health education to clients 2. Communicate effectively with clients and health care team III. Course Content
Unit no. | Title | Theory hours | Clinical hours |
1 | Psychosocial and cultural factors influencing the health of the family in general and Saudi family in specific -health concerns of Saudi family | 1 | 90 |
2 | Anatomy of female and male genital tract -menstruation and ovulation -conception | 1 | |
3 | Pregnancy -signs and symptoms of pregnancy -needs of pregnant woman and family -care during pregnancy -health education during pregnancy | 4 | |
4 | Labor and delivery -stages of labor -factors affecting the process of labor -management during labor | 4 | |
5 | Physiological changes occurring during the post partum period -physiological changes -post partum care and education | 4 | |
6 | Perspectives in Pediatric nursing -definition of Pediatric nursing -historical background and development of Pediatric nursing -scope of Pediatric nursing -qualities of a pediatric nurse -role of pediatric nurse | 1 | 90 |
7 | Growth and development of children -importance of growth and development for pediatric nurses -principles of growth and development -physical and physiological growth of children Overview of motor, social, language, emotional and cognitive development | 1 | |
8 | Health promotion and nursing management of common health problems of infants A-health promotion Nutrition (breast, formula feeding and weaning) Sleep and rest Dental health Prevention of injury Play Immunization B-nursing management of common health problems of infants | 6 | |
9 | Health problems and nursing management of common health problems of early childhood A .Health promotion Nutrition Sleep and rest Dental hygiene Prevention of injury B. Nursing management common health problems of early childhood | 4 | |
10 | Health promotion and nursing management of common health problems of school age children A. Health promotion Nutrition Sleep and rest Dental hygiene Prevention of accidents Sex education Nursing management of common health problems of school age children | 2 | |
12 | health promotion and nursing management of common problems of adolescents A. health promotion Nutrition Dental health Prevention of accidents Sex education B. Nursing management of common health problems | 2 |
IV. Course components
component | Contact hours /week | No. of weeks | Total contact hours |
lecture | 5 | 6 | 30 |
Tutorial/demonstration | 5 | 3 | 15 |
Field/Clinical posting | 15 | 12 | 180 |
Areas of clinical practice Maternity: Ante natal, intra natal, post natal and operating room Pediatrics: High risk neonatal unit, medical and surgical pediatric wards V. Teaching Strategies
Domain | Assessment task |
Knowledge | Quiz, recitations, reading assignments |
Cognitive skills | Examinations, case study, care plans |
Psychomotor skills | Patient assignment, demonstration |
Communication skills | Report writing, health education and mother class |
VI. Course Requirements Class attendance Assignments Clinical attendance Case study Mother class Quizzes Examinations: Mid term and final examination VII. Student Assessment A. assessment
Domain | Assessment task |
Knowledge | Quiz, recitations ,reading assignments |
Cognitive skills | Examinations ,case study, care plans |
Psychomotor skills | Patient assignment ,demonstration |
Communication skills | Report writing, health education and mother class |
B. Schedule of Assessment
Assessment | Assessment task | Time of completion | Proportion of final evaluation |
1. | Assignments and practical performance | Throughout the semester | 20% |
2. | Midterm examination | 13th week | 20% |
| Final examination-clinical | End of semester | 20% |
3. | Final examination-written | End of semester | 40% |
VIII. Learning resources Books 1. Marlow DR.Redding BA. Textbook of Pediatric Nursing.7th edition. W.S Saunders Company, Philadelphia, 1999 2.Wong DL.Hochenberry-Eaton M,Wilson D,Winkelstein ML,Schwartz P.Wong,s Essentials of pediatric Nursing.6th Edition.Mosby co.2001 3. Lowdermilk D, Perry S, Bobac I. Maternity and Women's health care.6th edition Mosby company.1997 4. Bobac I, Ermilk D, Jensen M: Maternity Nursing. Boston, Chicago, London: Mosby- Yearbook Inc.1995. 5. Lagerquist L, Sally Maternal – Newborn Care Content at a Glance. Washington. Philadelphia 1998 Relevant websites www.mosby.com/MERLIN/Wong/essentials IX Facilities required Class rooms Skills laboratory Audio visual aids Clinical facilities
