NURS 539 - Primary Care Women: Clinical Practicum

Focus on evidenced based practice approaches to prenatal care, newborn care and ambulatory management of common and acute health conditions of women though the lifespan, including preconception care. Prevention and screening using patient databases and evidence based research will be emphasized. Further emphasis will be on physiological, psychosocial and pharmacological interventions with women and well newborns. Age related, cultural, family and community variations will be incorporated into the review of clinical practice guidelines for common chronic and acute conditions. (150 clinical hours) Prerequisites: NURS 500, 501, 514, 522; Co-requisite NURS 560, 561.

Academic Level: Graduate
Instructional Method: Practicum/Field Experience
School: College of Nursing