This course is taken concurrently with NUR 423.  In addition to the general obstetric rotation, students will spend four (4) weeks on the obstetric unit, one (1) week on medical-surgical wards, and one (1) week in a community health nursing experience.  The students are expected to spend six (6) hours daily on the ward under the supervision of preceptors and clinicians. Ward conferences will be organised to discuss the students’ clinical experiences and procedures.  Laboratory demonstrations will be done by clinicians with return demonstration by students.