NSPN 7200 builds on the concepts presented in NSPN 7100, Healthy Childbearing Experiences. The social determinants of health perspective is the framework for this course which seeks to explore common health challenges experienced during the perinatal period through the use of multifaceted case studies. Concepts of systematic inquiry, critical reflection, and clinical decision making are emphasized throughout the course. NSPN 7200 can be challenged by experienced perinatal nurses. A course grade of 75% is needed to proceed to Clinical 1. (3.0 Credits)
This is an online guided learning course. Course information email will be sent to students approximately 2 weeks prior to term start. Students need to contact the bookstore in order to obtain course materials for this course/section.
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF] to determine when this course will be offered again.
Available for re-registration (course extension) only.
This is a Re-registration section for students who did not complete the Guided Learning section in the previous term and need a one-time extension to complete.
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
This course offering is full. Please check back next term or contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF] to determine when this course will be offered again.
Contact program assistant at 604-451-7102 or toll-free 1-800-663-6542 local 7102 for approval to register. Students need to contact the bookstore in order to obtain course materials for this course/section. Course information email will be sent to students approximately 2 weeks prior to term start.
Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
Status
This course offering is in progress. Please check back next term or contact the appropriate Program Assistant [PDF] to determine when this course will be offered again.
In Progress
Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Intentions
Develop critical thinking and communication skills within the context of caring for childbearing women and their families who face common health challenges.
Integrate knowledge of growth and development, normal and altered physiology, woman-centered care, cultural diversity, ethics, and guidelines of practice to plan nursing care for childbearing women and families.
Using a variety of sources, develop a systematic approach to inquire about common perinatal health challenges.
Examine the impact of the illness experience on pregnancy.
Develop an understanding of access to acute-care and community resources within the health care system.
Course Learning Outcomes
Develop a comprehensive assessment framework to be used with childbearing women experiencing health challenges.
Plan nursing care for childbearing women experiencing common perinatal health challenges integrating knowledge of growth and development, normal and altered physiology, woman-centered care, cultural diversity, ethics, health promotion, uncertain motherhood, and guidelines of practice.
Analyze issues related to the nursing care of childbearing women with common perinatal health challenges using systematic inquiry and critical reflection.
Describe how childbearing families with health challenges can access acute-care and community resources within the health care system.
Related Programs
NSPN 7200 is offered as a part of the following programs:
Registration is currently open for the Spring/Summer 2013 term.
The sneak preview for the Fall 2013 term starts Fri, May 24 at 8:30 am (PDT).
Web registration for the Fall 2013 term will open Sun, May 26 at 9:00 am (PDT).
Students may also register by phone, mail or in-person, starting Mon, May 27 at 8:00 am (PDT).
Classroom Locations
Classroom locations are subject to last minute changes. Please check the Part-time Studies Classroom Locations listing at www.bcit.ca/rooms on the first day of any course you are registered for.