(formerly LNUR-1462) The maternal/pediatric lab course helps students develop skills in providing nursing care to the childbearing/childrearing family. Applying the nursing process, the student will develop problem-solving skills, communication skills, application of technology, and professional responsibility, under the scope of practice for LPNs. Lab experience will focus on safely caring for the maternity/pediatric population. New skills emphasized during this rotation include infant assessment, supporting new families during their childbirth experience, and health concerns or disorders. This course is graded on a pass/fail basis. Students are required to pass this course to progress in the program. (.25 billable contact hrs)