ASPN 5508 – Critical Moments II

(3 credits – TG) Distance Delivery

This course uses an adaptation-development framework to examine selected critical moments that may occur in the perinatal, or neonatal populations. Students will focus on one of the two patient populations. Practice, legal and ethical issues of perinatal or neonatal nursing are explored within the context of the patient, family and community. Areas of discussion include parental responses and caring practices, vulnerability and outcomes, legal principles, ethical dilemmas and decision making.

Pre or Co-requisites: Advanced Studies in Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing 5501, 5503,  5506 or approval of department chair.