NURS 232 - Obstetrical Patients and the Newborn

Recent Professors: Suyen Wu, Laura Hill-Jones
Recent Semesters: Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
Class Size: 10 students
Difficulty: 4.8Moderateout of 10
Credits: 2.5
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: NURS 220, NURS 222, NURS 224, and NURS 226 with a minimum grade of C
Fall 2026 Sections: View Fall 2026 sections of NURS 232
Transfers To: CSU
Description: This course focuses on the theory and practical application of concepts related to obstetrical patients and the newborn. The nursing process will be utilized as the foundation of study and emphasis will be placed on the concepts of reproduction, health promotion, self-management, infection, technology &; informatics, thermoregulation, perfusion, human sexuality, nutrition culture, and social/ethical aspects. The student will gain a conceptual understanding of principles in all areas specific to the obstetrical patient and the newborn.
Usually Held: Mon Wed 4:30pm–8:15pm, Mon Wed 5:00pm–8:35pm, Fri 6:15am–7:30pm, Thu 6:15pm–11:59pm