Advanced Clinical Studies II: Women and Children

Catalog description

This course focuses on the theoretical and scientific bases for health promotion, maintenance, and management in the primary care of women, expectant families, and children (ages 0-18 years). Well woman care, family planning, and reproductive tract disorders commonly seen in primary will be studied. Care of children with minor acute and selected stable chronic health problems also will be addressed. Trends in health care, ethical issues, and the socioeconomic and political environment of women, expectant families, and children are analyzed to optimize the management of care. A practicum component is required. This course is designed for the family nurse practitioner role in the primary care setting.