Advanced Reproductive and Sexual Health

Catalog description

This course will prepare the advanced practice nurse to manage the reproductive and sexual health care needs of all individuals throughout the lifespan. Theories and knowledge from biological, behavioral, social and nursing sciences will be applied in the provision of care for reproductive and sexual health. Emphasis is on the principles of reproductive anatomy and physiology including puberty, genetics, pregnancy, embryonic/fetal development, parturition, puerperium, lactation, and menopause in relationship to advanced practice nursing care.