5566W Care Of The Childbearing Woman (4)
This course will focus on norman adaption and pathologic alterations
throughtout the childbearing period. Emphasis is placed on caring for women and
families from preconception through the puerperium. Concepts, theories and
research related to the biopsychosocial and cultural aspects of childbearing
will be addressed. Utilization of models and theories that guide advanced
nursing practice will be the organizing framework for the course. Core concepts
include adaptation, stress and coping, grief and loss, pain and symptoms
management. This course will consist of 2 credit hours of lecture/seminar plus
2 credit hours of clinical practice. Prerequisite: N564PW-Primary Health Care
of Women or Equivalent