Midwifery Practicum 3: Labor and
Delivery
Course Code: NURS 612
Credit: (4)
The focus of this course is the application of
nursing theory, practice and research by advanced practice nurses in the
promotion of health and wellness of women, newborns and their families during
intrapartum and the immediate postpartum period. Emphasis is placed on the
health-seeking behaviors of the mother and her family using a holistic approach
emphasizing cultural, ethnic and racial diversity in the provision and
evaluation of care. Supervised clinical experience includes anticipating and
identifying complications and participating in consultations, referrals and
collaborative management.