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This course is designed to expand the student's learning in the childbearing family and newborn care. This course will introduce students to theory and its application to practice and research, providing critical in-depth information of "hot topics" in providing evidence-based care to the childbearing family and newborns. In this nursing specialty seminar, the students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the physiologic, psycho-social, legal, and ethical considerations impacting the nurse's role in caring for the childbearing family and newborns. Students will learn about advanced physiologic principles of genetic screening modalities, including first and second trimester screening and testing for Down's syndrome and open neural tube defects. Students will review physiologic principles underlying screening modalities for fetal well-being during pregnancy and the birth process, including advanced concepts in fetal monitoring. Students will engage in a role play simulation that includes key concepts in quality and safety, including patient advocacy, teamwork and interprofessional communication. Ethical considerations, legal and risk management issues for the nurse in clinical practice will be reviewed. Current practice guidelines from key professional organizations (AWHOHH, ACNM, ACOG, NICHD) will be analyzed from an evidence-based perspective. Neonatal resuscitation will be introduced with practical application. Prerequisites: NR.120.501-120.522