Course Overview
NSPN 7200 is one of three theory courses in the Perinatal Nursing Specialty Program. This course builds on the concepts presented in NSPN 7100: Healthy Childbearing Experiences. Social determinants of health, cultural safety, and trauma informed care provide the foundation for this course, which explores some of the more common perinatal health challenges. Multifaceted case studies assist learners to consider the diverse population of women and families they will care for. Health challenges include; preterm labour, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, multiple gestation/assisted human reproduction, post-term pregnancy/perinatal loss, gestational diabetes, and substance use/mental health in pregnancy. Comprehensive assessment and clinical decision-making are emphasized throughout the course.
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. Departmental approval is required for this course. You will not be able to register without it.
Domestic fees
$305.40 - $963.23 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
As a healthcare practitioner, you are expected to follow professional standards of practice throughout all SN programs and courses. In this course, you will have opportunities to use the processes of critical thinking, systematic inquiry, communication, collaboration, leadership, professionalism, and clinical decision-making. Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Explain how the social determinants of health relate to perinatal outcomes.
- Outline the components of a comprehensive perinatal assessment.
- Demonstrate application of the situated clinical decision making framework to perinatal clinical scenarios.
- Summarize culturally safe and trauma informed care practices in the context of perinatal care.
- Define each of the presented perinatal health challenges with accompanying risk factors.
- Describe the impact of each of the presented perinatal health challenges on fetal well-being.
- Describe the impact of each of the presented perinatal health challenges on the maternal pregnancy and childbearing experience.
- Discuss the role of the perinatal nurse as a member of the interprofessional team in providing comprehensive care to women experiencing a perinatal health challenge.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2023
Related Programs
Perinatal Theory 2 Childbearing Women (NSPN 7200) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Health Sciences
- Perinatal Nursing Specialty (Perinatal - Perioperative Option)
Advanced Certificate Part-time
- Perinatal Nursing Specialty (Standard Option)
Advanced Certificate Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (Perinatal - Perioperative Option)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (Perinatal - Standard Option)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below are three offerings of NSPN 7200 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 25904
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 26 Loading
- CRN 25904
- $963.23 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jun 26 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Carolyn Marshall
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- This course is not offered to undergraduate nursing students. This course is online with one textbook to be purchased at the bookstore (Theory 1 and Theory 2 share a textbook). A physical copy of the textbook is recommended, as course contents will refer to specific page numbers for readings. Please note that the available e-textbook version does not include these page numbers. Students will receive a course information email approximately 1 month prior to term start. Students must send a copy of their in-class FHS certificate (online manual certificate is NOT accepted) or date they are booked for FHS to the Program Assistant at elaine_innes@bcit.ca for approval to register.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval Departmental approval is required for this course. You will not be able to register without it.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
CRN 25905
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 26 Loading
- CRN 25905
- $305.40 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jun 26 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Carolyn Marshall
Course outline
Important information
- Available for re-registration (course extension) only.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- This course is not offered to undergraduate nursing students. This re-registration section is for students who require an extension to complete their course from the previous term. Re-registration is a one-time-only option. Students must have written approval from their instructor and forward it to the Perinatal Program Assistant at elaine_innes@bcit.ca for registration approval.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval Departmental approval is required for this course. You will not be able to register without it.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
CRN 70090
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 26 Loading
- CRN 70090
- $493.34 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jun 26 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Carolyn Marshall
Course outline
Important information
- Available for exam challenge only.
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- Please contact the Perinatal Program Assistant at elaine_innes@bcit.ca for approval to register in this challenge section.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval Departmental approval is required for this course. You will not be able to register without it.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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