Course Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1.	Perform data collection while maintaining respect and recognizing cultural differences.
2.	Use multiple therapeutic communication techniques based on gender, age, cognitive ability, and cultural diversity.
3.	Develop and complete head-to-toe data collection skills timely and accurately.
4.	Illustrate development in the LPN role with data collection.
5.	Practice safe nursing skills.
6.	Develop documentation focusing on objective descriptions as found in data collection.

Maternity Simulation: Labor and Birth

Actions performed in this simulation will include:

Provide labor support to adolescents in labor. (Meets outcomes 1, 4, 5)
Prepare the necessary equipment in labor room in anticipation of imminent birth. (Meets outcomes 4,5)
Provide accurate documentation. (Meets outcomes 1, 3, 5, 6)
Support patient and family through labor and birth. (Meets outcomes 1, 2, 4)
Assess newborn adaptation to extrauterine life. (Meets outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)

Learning Objectives:

Patient Centered Care:

Engage patient/family in active partnerships that promote health, safety, and self-care management.
Integrate multiple dimensions of patient-centered care.
Recognize personally held attitudes about working with patients from different backgrounds.

Teamwork/Collaboration

Follow communication practices that minimize risks associated with hand-offs among providers.
Give report to another healthcare provider using the SBAR format.
Initiate a request for help when appropriate to the situation.
Effectively communicate with team members, adapting own style to the needs of the team and situation.

Evidence Based Practice

Use high-quality sources for healthcare information.
Value the needs for continuous improvement in clinical practice based on new knowledge.

Safety

Demonstrate effective use of technology and standardized practices that support safety and quality.
Communicate observations or concerns related to hazards or errors to patients, families, or the healthcare team.

Informatics