NURS 714 - Primary Care II: Women’s Health, Obstetric and Pediatric Clients

5 Credits

Prerequisite(s): NURS 712, 713 This lecture course introduces the family nurse practitioner role in the provision of primary care to women throughout the life cycle, obstetrical clients, and pediatric clients (from birth to 18 years of age). The primary care of women and children with common acute and stable chronic conditions is discussed. The comprehensive care guidelines for the management of obstetrical clients and their families are explained. Emphasis is placed on the synthesis of theories and research from nursing and other scientific disciplines to engage in clinical decision-making, and evidence based practice. Health promotion, health protection, disease prevention, health restoration, and cultural competence are explored. The family nurse practitioner’s role in collaborating with an interprofessional team of health care providers is discussed. Legal and ethical issues related to the provision of primary care to women, children and their families are appraised. The delivery of primary care health services to vulnerable and underserved women and children are examined. (5 clock hours)