Childbearing/Family

Catalog description

This course will prepare the advanced practice nurse to manage the health care of essentially normal childbearing women during the prenatal and postpartum periods. Theories and knowledge from biological, behavioral, social and nursing sciences will be applied in the provision of care for childbearing women and families. Emphasis is on the concept of wellness during pregnancy, recognition of high-risk conditions requiring referral or collaborative practice, and the importance of support from family and community networks.