Theory and Nursing Practice for Perinatal and Women's Health

Catalog description

Builds on students’ understanding of microbiology, pharmacology, nutrition, genetics, and pathophysiology as these sciences relate to perinatal and women’s health. Emphasis is on the development of clinical decision making skills related to nursing care of childbearing families with a particular focus on anticipatory guidance, prevention, interventions and health restoration along with providing care that is culturally responsive to particular needs of the perinatal family and women’s health. Provides experience in clinical and simulation learning environments for the application of theory from nursing and related disciplines to perinatal and women’s health. Emphasis is on the role of the nurse.