Antepartum Clinical

Catalog description

As the first practicum in the nurse-midwifery specialty, this clinical focuses on providing evidence-based care and utilizing health promotion when caring for the pregnant persons. Emphasis is placed on the physical exam of a pregnant person, assessment of fetal well-being, and providing prenatal education. Students use critical thinking and clinical judgment as they relate the provision of care to pregnant persons. Evidence-based practice guidelines are followed to provide routine prenatal care as well as to recognize abnormal findings. The assessment, diagnosis, treatment, management and evaluation of risk factors and health problems will be addressed. Attention is given to cultural, socioeconomic and family variations in the provision of care in the antepartum setting.