5564PW Primary Health Care Of Women (5)
This course will focus on the etiology, symptomatology, diagnosis and
management of gynecologic and non-gynecologic primary health care problems in
women, throughout the lifespan. Emphasis will be placed on caring for women
within a holistic framework and recognizing how the changing roles of women in
today's society can effect their lives and their health status. Concepts,
theories and research related to health promotion, health maintenance and
restoration and the prevention of illness and injury of epidemiologically
significant problems and potential problems will be addressed. Through clinical
experiences, students will integrate concepts of wellness and health promotion,
illness prevention, and collaboration, as well as nursing and medical
therapeutic modalities, to provide care to women in a comprehensive,
interdisciplinary fashion. Core content: differential diagnosis; theories:
stress/ adaption and crisis; therapeutic relationships; and advanced nursing
skills. This course will consist of 2-3 credit hours of lecture/seminar plus 2
credit hours (165 clock hours) of clinical practice. Prerequisites: N547W,
N548, N550 Co-requisite: N549