NURS 6209 - Midwifery Integration 2

5 credit hours
Final synthesis and application of research to drive treatment decisions and develop an evidence based clinical practice. Within the health care team setting, will display midwifery clinical assessment and management skills across the reproductive lifespan and beyond. Safely conducts primay care for women through the lifespan. Manages gynecologic health, pre-conceptual care, prenatal care, intrapartum care including deliveries and postpartum care. Manages the care of the normal newborn from birth to 28 days of life. Includes approaches to clinical practice in a variety of primary and inpatient care settings, including optional global health settings, as they are available. Evaluation and critique of care approaches to women throughout the lifespan and to newborns included. Examines the impact of psychosocial and environmental factors on health care services in maternal-child health and manages common psychological problems of women. Minimum 240 clinical hours. Registration restrictions may be bypassed by the department with permission of instructor.

Registration Restriction(s): Graduate Nursing Program
Prerequisite Course(s): NURS 6207, 6208