Clinical Practicum IV: OB/Peds

NR.543 3 credits Semester 3

Course Overview

Clinical Practicum IV provides combined experience in obstetrics and pediatrics. Students rotate through labor and delivery units, postpartum and newborn care areas, well-baby nurseries, and pediatric hospital floors. The practicum emphasizes safe delivery care, newborn assessment and stabilization, postpartum maternal monitoring, and pediatric patient care. Students develop competence in family-centered approaches, communicating with patients at different developmental stages, and recognizing complications requiring emergency intervention. Clinical experiences prepare students for diverse healthcare settings and patient populations across the lifespan.

Learning Objectives

  • Provide supportive care during labor and delivery with attention to maternal and fetal well-being
  • Assess and care for postpartum mothers including bleeding, infection, and emotional adjustment
  • Perform newborn assessment and care including feeding, thermoregulation, and screening
  • Provide age-appropriate care for hospitalized children with acute illnesses
  • Communicate effectively with families across different ages and cultural backgrounds
  • Recognize complications and emergency situations requiring immediate intervention

Lecture Topics

  • Week 1: Labor and Delivery Unit Orientation and Team Roles
  • Week 1: Continuous Labor Support and Maternal Comfort Measures
  • Week 2: Fetal Monitoring and Recognition of Non-Reassuring Patterns
  • Week 2: Delivery Preparation and Immediate Postpartum Care
  • Week 3: Postpartum Hemorrhage Recognition and Management
  • Week 3: Postpartum Infection Prevention and Wound Care
  • Week 4: Newborn Transitions and Thermoregulation
  • Week 5: Breastfeeding Support and Assessment
  • Week 5: Newborn Screening Tests and Discharge Preparation
  • Week 6: Pediatric Unit Orientation and Patient Communication
  • Week 7: Pediatric Assessment and Medication Administration
  • Week 8: Family Engagement and Discharge Planning for Pediatric Patients

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Resources

Labor & Delivery and Pediatric Unit Clinical Orientation Materials

Unit-specific protocols, equipment, workflows, and emergency response procedures.

Required

Newborn Assessment and Screening Procedure Checklist

Comprehensive guide for initial newborn exam, screening tests, and normal findings documentation.

Required

Pediatric Communication Techniques Video Demonstrations

Real-world examples of communicating with children at different ages during care procedures.

Free

NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) Certification Training

Certification course for neonatal resuscitation with hands-on simulation and competency verification.

Required